Human Resources

Overview

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.