About Us

The Human Resources Department is comprised of six divisions: Human Resources Administration; Employee Benefits; Recruitment & Selection; Training and Organizational Development; Labor Relations; and Risk Management:

  • Human Resources Administration oversees strategic planning and initiatives related to the workforce as well as employee events and programs. 
  • Employee Benefits oversees and administers the entire City’s benefits plans, associated payroll deductions, administers City wellness programming, and ensures compliance with relevant reporting and legal requirements.
  • Recruitment and Selection facilitates the hiring process, maintains the classification and compensation system, and administers the contractual layoff process.  Career opportunities are found here.
  • Training and Organizational Development works to align team member training and development around the City’s strategic plan and the organization’s values. Administers the City’s Tuition Reimbursement program.
  • Labor Relations negotiates and administers the City’s thirteen collective bargaining agreements, administers the grievance process, and handles employee complaints, investigations, and discipline. 
  • Risk Management division administers a comprehensive safety program for employees, recommends appropriate risk financing strategies, administers insurance purchasing, claims settlement, workers compensation, and manages the City’s liability and property insurance loss control programs.