Photo shows two employees looking at a computer screen.

Introduction

Human Resource Services provides state and local mandated support services to all County departments, agencies and to some special districts including: merit-based examinations, position classification, salary administration, grievance resolution, disciplinary appeals, labor negotiations, unemployment insurance, employee benefits, and dental insurance. There are three areas in which Human Resource Services provides discretionary services: Training, Departmental Personnel Support Services, and Child/Family Care Programs.

Mission Statement

The Human Resource Services Department, while upholding the principles of the Merit Systems, Civil Service System, and other laws, principles or mandates which affect personnel administration, is responsible for the administration of programs under the purview of the Civil Service Commission and other Countywide personnel-related programs including labor relations in a manner which will enhance and support all other County agencies and departments as they provide services to the public or provide support to other County operations.