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Receive a presentation from the Department of Human Resources on the selection of Melaniece Lovejoy for "Employee of the Month" for October 2026
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Published Notice Required? Yes ____ No _X _
Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Human Resources recommends the Board of Supervisors receive a presentation on the selection of Melaniece Lovejoy for "Employee of the Month" for October 2026, making her eligible to use the parking space designated for this program.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On September 13, 2005, the Board of Supervisors established the County Government Center "Employee of the Month" program for County employees. Each month a County department is designated to select one of its employees as "Employee of the Month." The Department of Human Resources has been designated to select an employee for October 2026.
The Department of Human Resources’ managers met to discuss the accomplishments and impacts of department employees. Multiple employees were nominated for various reasons. Ultimately, a majority vote selected Senior Human Resources Analyst Melaniece Lovejoy.
Ms. Lovejoy began working in the Department of Human Resources in January 2015 as a Human Resources Analyst (Entry), was promoted to the journey level in September 2017, and promoted to a Human Resources Analyst (Senior) on March 16, 2025. In her roles, she has worked in the areas of recruitment, classification, personnel administration, and employee relations. Ms. Lovejoy works closely with County departments, including several Health and Social Services (H&SS) divisions, to provide human resource services. Departments have recognized her customer service and the training support she provides to supervisors and managers to ensure consistency in applying county policies and procedures.
Ms. Lovejoy recently transitioned from working as part of the Personnel and Selection team to a newly created Employee and Labor Rela...
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