Human Resources Department

The Human Resources Department is responsible for the management of all personnel programs and operations for Town employment such as recruitment and selection, benefits coordination, compensation administration, contract administration, employee and labor relations, employee recognition, investigations and disciplinary action, compliance with employment laws and regulations, performance management, records maintenance, and training and development. The Human Resources Director serves as the liaison with the third party carriers that provide the Town with employee benefits such as health, dental, life, and workers’ compensation insurance. The Director is responsible for advising and counseling department heads and supervisors relative to human resource and labor relations issues and for maintaining policies such as those contained in the Employees’ Guide. Additionally, the Human Resources Director serves on the Town’s negotiating team in collective bargaining matters and serves as its advocate in grievance/interest arbitrations and prohibited practice charges filed with the State Board of Labor Relations.

Mission Statement

Human Resource Department Mission Statement

Employment Opportunities   

Parking Crew Leader - posting closes March 24, 2023

Senior Center Building Attendant (part-time) - posting closes April 13, 2023

Crossing Guard

Seasonal Employment Opportunities

Parks & Recreation Front Desk Clerk - 2023 Summer Season - posting open until filled

Parks & Recreation Seasonal Park Monitor - 2023 Summer Season - posting open until filled

Parks & Recreation Seasonal Rec & Event Attendant - 2023 Summer Season - posting open until filled

Public Works Front Desk Clerk - 2023 Summer Season - posting open until filled

Public Works Seasonal Laborer - 2023 Summer Season - posting open until filled 

Lifeguards - 2023 Summer Season - posting open until filled

Employment Application

Employment Application



Contact Information

Human Resources
Room 202, Town Hall
2 Renshaw Road
Phone: (203) 656-7390

Open Monday - Thursday - 8:00am - 5:15pm
Closed on Fridays &  Holidays

Susan Barksdale, SHRM-SCP
Director of Human Resources
sbarksdale@darienct.gov 

Karen Dunn
Human Resources Generalist
kdunn@darienct.gov