Human Resource Management Strategy In Implementing The Integrity Zone Towards A Corruption-Free Area Within The Candi Subdistrict Government

Strategi Pengelolaan SDM Dalam Upaya Implementasi Zona Integritas Wilayah Bebas Dari Korupsi di Lingkungan Pemerintah Kecamatan Candi

Abstract

This study aims to analyze Human Resource (HR) management strategies in the efforts to implement the Integrity Zone toward a Corruption-Free Zone (WBK) within the Candi District Government, Sidoarjo Regency. Although Candi District showed a positive growth trend in its Public Service Index, which improved from category B- (2022) to A- (2024), the results of the Integrity Zone evaluation by the Inspectorate in May 2026 declared the institution "Failed" with a low cumulative score of 21.59. This failure was not caused by poor service quality, but rather by the unfulfilled adequacy of formal physical evidence or administrative supporting data across the six areas of change.The method used in this study is qualitative interpretative. Data collection was carried out through documentation techniques, direct observation, and in-depth interviews with key informants selected via purposive sampling. Data analysis utilized the SWOT analysis method, which was validated and aligned with the GONE (Greed, Opportunity, Need, Expose) Theory by Jack Bologne.The results of the study show that the most effective HR management strategy is combining Top-Down and Bottom-Up approaches. The Top-Down approach is realized through strong commitment, moral exemplary, and direct control from the Sub-district Head (Camat) as the new leader in forming the Integrity Zone self-assessment Working Group (Pokja). The Bottom-Up approach is implemented by actively involving executing staff in collecting and fulfilling administrative supporting data digitally and transparently. Furthermore, HR management is directed toward mitigating personal corruption risks (greed and needs) through HR system structuring and mental coaching, as well as intervening in systemic risks (opportunity and expose) through the structuring of governance based on clear SOPs and strengthening inherent supervision.