The Human Resources Office is responsible for
administration of all employee benefits, worker’s
compensation administration, employee and labor relations,
employee personnel files and records, compliance of legally
mandated programs and recruitment of new employees. The
Department supports continuous improvement on Human
Resources related activities.
The Human Resources Department provides support to all
City departments by performing the centralized functions of
recruitment, selection, orientation and labor-employee
relations. This function includes support to the Labor
Attorney in contract negotiations, administration of four
bargaining units, administration of the non-union
Administrative group, coordination of the City’s various
health plans and maintenance and legal compliance of
personnel files.
The Department processes all Worker’s Compensation claims
including disputes, return to work requirements, and safety
requirements. The Department is also in charge of Health
Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short Term
Disability, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and COBRA
Administration.
The Department also serves as a resource by assisting
managerial personnel in motivating, managing, and
disciplining employees effectively. The department is
responsible for ensuring compliance with all employment law
requirements such as Equal Employment Opportunity, Fair
Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act and Americans
with Disabilities Act.
The Department coordinates all CDL’s (commercial drivers
licenses) renewals, medicals and trainings for all
Department of Public Services employees.
