Human Resources Strategic Planning

The City of Cincinnati is seeking a qualified consulting firm to develop a comprehensive Human Resources Strategic Plan covering a 3‑to‑5‑year horizon. The scope includes a full current‑state assessment, extensive stakeholder engagement, benchmarking against public‑sector best practices, development of multiple operating‑model options, selection of a preferred model, and delivery of a written strategic plan with an implementation roadmap. The contract is limited to $50,000, lasts 12 months (with one optional renewal), and requires compliance with the city’s economic‑inclusion certification or partnership requirements. • Conduct project initiation, planning, and detailed timeline creation. • Perform current‑state HR analysis, stakeholder interviews, and benchmarking. • Produce multiple future‑state operating‑model options, recommend a preferred option, and deliver a 3‑5‑year strategic plan with phased implementation roadmap.