Department of Human Resources
The Department of Human Resources is responsible for the HR needs of more than 10,500 employees who serve and support our communities across the island. The department manages a comprehensive personnel program based on merit principles designed to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified talent in the City.
Five divisions within the Department of Human Resources provide unique support, skills and training to make the City a great place to work:
● Administration Division Learn More >>
● Classification and Pay Division Learn More >>
● Employment and Personnel Services Division Learn More >>
● Industrial Safety and Workers’ Compensation Division Learn More >>
● Labor Relations and Training Division Learn More >>
Equal Opportunity Office
The Equal Opportunity Office is administratively attached to the Department of Human Resources and oversees City-wide efforts to comply with applicable Federal, State, and City laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in employment, programs and activities receiving Federal assistance, Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and civil rights in general.
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission is administratively attached to the Department of Human Resources and primarily functions to prescribe rules to carry out the provisions of the City Charter, hear appeals, and advise the Mayor and the Director of Human Resources on issues and problems concerning personnel administration.
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