The Human Resources Department is responsible for employee recruitment, selection and benefits. Working closely with the Civil Service Commission and personnel from other City Departments, Human Resources develops and coordinates the strategy for effective recruitment and the assessment tools aimed at increasing productivity through improved employee selection and development of current employees. The department also coordinates the City's Affirmative Action Plan, employee compensation and fringe benefit programs, classifies municipal jobs, coordinates the employee evaluation program and employee training, and studies human resource utilization to recommend organizational structure and staffing needs. The Director represents the City in negotiations with the six employee unions and resolves employee grievances.

 

The Human Resources Department also is responsible for coordination of employee benefits, including deferred compensation, and development of various employee teams and training.