Overview:

The Human Resource Division is responsible for providing technical guidance and support to the employees of the central and regional offices. Staff are involved in addressing issues which impact Human Resource management for the agency as a whole, through coordination of policy issues, involvement in labor relations activity and, in general, with the objective of ensuring that the quality of Human Resource service throughout the Department remains consistent.

Functions of the Human Resource Division include: provision of general personnel services to all staff; coordination and administration of information related to personnel data collection, decentralized examination and the development and dissemination of agency policies and procedures; participation in labor relations activities with respect to contract administration and negotiation, staff training and the grievance process; administration of medical and benefits; and implementation of Health and Safety programs, including employee wellness education and Workers’ Compensation.

Organization

The Human Resource Division has a staff of 27, including the Director, Personnel Officers and support staff who make up the teams which provide services to Agency employees in the following areas: 1) Regional and Central Offices, 2) Labor Relations, 3) Personnel Information Management, 4) Payroll and Benefits and 5) Health and Safety.

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