Human Resources
Through strategic partnerships and collaboration with departments and the public, Human Resources develops and delivers programs and services to support and strengthen the City's workforce to deliver the highest standard of service to the public.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
Human Resources Management: provide a well-developed
program of Human Resources services to a workforce of
approximately 1,500 regular and hourly employees.
Talent Acquisition: strategically recruit quality candidates for
City positions.
Employee Relations: provide ethical advice and support to
departments and employees on employee relations matters,
such as disciplinary actions, performance issues, and
investigations.
Human Resources Compensation and Classification: develop
and administer a system to accurately document and process
employee compensation and personnel actions. Develop and
maintain job descriptions and classification plan, which
includes over 400 job classifications.
Civil Service Commission: provide staff support to the
commission.
Benefits Administration: support the City's workforce on all
aspects relating to employee benefit programs such as Health
and Wellness, Life, Disability, Spending Accounts, Deferred
Compensation, Retirement, and Leave of Absence.
Employee Development: offer employee training and
development opportunities, as well as legally mandated and
compliance related trainings. Conduct on-boarding programs
for new and newly promoted employees.
Legal Compliance: align the City's Human Resources activities
with Federal and State employment laws and industry best
practices.
Labor Relations: negotiate successor agreements with various bargaining units.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023
Develop and implement methods and actions for Employee Engagement and Wellness initiatives.
Develop, implement, and administer a City-Wide Diversity, Equity, and Belonging Action Plan.
Develop, evaluate, and contract with a Vendor to conduct a City-Wide Classification and Compensation Study.