The mission of the Human Resources Department is to
develop, establish and maintain policies and programs that
ensure the successful recruitment, employment and
retention of a diverse, well-qualified workforce to serve
the citizens of St. Joseph County.
In this capacity, the Human Resources Department is
responsible for the recruitment, classification, training,
employee relations, employee record-keeping, compensation
and benefit administration of County employees.
The Human Resources Department serves as an information
center for employees and management. The Department
formulates and interprets personnel policies, which are
consistent with the needs and objectives of St. Joseph
County. The Department also assists management and
employees with a variety of problems and personnel issues
involving recruitment and selection, employee benefits,
employee record keeping, labor contracts, disciplinary
issues, employee evaluations, training, wage and salary
administration and compliance with labor and civil rights
laws.
The functions of Central Services are managed under the
direction of the Human Resource Director.
