Harford County, Maryland FY 24 Proposed Operating Budget

HUMAN RESOURCES

ORIGIN/PURPOSE:

The Department of Human Resources was originally formed under Harford County Charter, Article IV, Section 402 (amended by Bill No. 88 - 35) and Sections 601 - 607 as the Office of Personnel. Bill No. 91 - 37 changed the name to more accurately reflect the duties and responsibilities of the department. The department is divided into four vital areas of responsibility: Recruitment and Selection; Employee Benefits; Wellness and Training; Classification, Compensation and Labor Relations. Administration of the Personnel Code, formulation and administration of employment related policies and procedures, and general employee relations are also responsibilities of the department. MISSION STATEMENT: TO WORK UNDER THE CORE PRINCIPLE THAT HR C.A.R.E.S (COMMUNICATION, ADVANCEMENT, RESPECT, EQUALITY & SERVICE), THE DEPARTMENT WILL STRIVE TO DEMONSTRATE EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE, RESPONSIVENESS, ATTITUDE AND PROFESSIONALISM TO BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS.

FY 24 GOALS:

COMMUNICATION - PROVIDE ON-GOING INFORMATIONAL EXCHANGE

ADVANCEMENT - ATTRACT AND RETAIN A TALENTED AND DEDICATED WORKFORCE

RESPECT - BUILD EMPLOYEE MORALE

EQUALITY - CONCENTRATE SPECIFIC TRAINING AND MONITORING OF ISSUES IN THE WORKPLACE

SERVICE - EFFICIENT, TIMELY AND TRANSPARENT INFORMATION

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