To provide our customers with human resource services to effectively hire, develop and retain a quality workforce for Pierce County government.
The Human Resources Department provides a wide range of human resource management functions for all County departments and administers a comprehensive merit-based personnel management system. The Human Resources Department was established in accordance with Article 7 of the Pierce County Charter.
Employment and Compensation - increases public awareness and participation in Pierce County employment through advertising, targeted recruitment programs and employment services; and administers the classification and compensation plan.
Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Department Employees - is responsible for administration of personnel policies and practices subject to the provisions of the State statute and local Rules and Regulations.
Organizational Development and Training - designs, provides and manages training and facilitation services to county departments and employees to increase performance and proficiency of county services.
Employee/Labor Relations - is responsible for many facets of interaction between employees and the County.
Administrative Support - administers employee benefit programs, conducts new employee orientations, and provides clerical support for the department.
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