Mission
The Human Resources Department’s mission is to promote a productive and diverse workforce, to provide employees with the tools, training, and knowledge that will motivate them to perform in the most effective and efficient manner, to inspire and encourage a high level of employee morale through recognition and effective communication, and to establish, administer and communicate sound policies and practices that treat every employee with dignity and equality while maintaining compliance with applicable law, policy, and regulations.
Department Description
The Human Resources Department is responsible for Town-wide activities in the following areas: employment and recruitment; employee benefits administration; employee health and wellness; employee development and training; labor and employee relations; legal compliance and litigation avoidance; and records management. The Department additionally provides risk management and safety programs, including Town-wide insurance coverage for Workers’ Compensation as well as property and casualty coverage.
