Human Resources
The Human Resources Department plays an important County Government role in the employment and support of the County’s approximately 400 employees, who are committed to providing excellent services to Cumberland County citizens. These dedicated and talented employees are one of the County’s greatest assets.
Goals
- Provide organizational leadership and implement human resources best practices
- Strategic partner with all Cumberland County departments
- Promote organizational culture that values high performance, employee engagement, a respectful workplace, and excellent customer service
- Attract, hire and retain highly qualified, motivated, and diverse employees
- Offer comprehensive employee benefits, training & development, and continuous support
Responsibilities
- Recruitment, hiring and retention
- Classification and compensation
- Employee benefits
- FMLA & Leaves of Absence
- Workers’ compensation
- Labor relations & collective bargaining
- Policies
- Personnel management
- Training & development
- Compliance
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Wellness & employee recognition