The City of Harrisonburg's Human Resource Department administers programs to attract, motivate, and retain an efficient and productive workforce. The Human Resource Department manages programs and services for a workforce of approximately 600 full-time employees and part-time/temporary staff primarily responsible for providing government services to our citizens.  

Mission
To design and implement policies and programs to attract, support, develop and retain a diverse and productive workforce. To positively influence the execution of human resource programs to create a responsive atmosphere that values and supports creativity, risk-taking, integrity and diversity.

Human Resources Department's services include:

• Providing employment;
• Promoting a diversified workforce;
• Developing training programs designed to meet the needs of the workforce by enhancing knowledge, skills, and abilities and preparing employees for future challenges and opportunities;
• Providing employee relations counseling to city employees to improve work relations and the work environment;
• Developing human resources policies to meet the needs of the organization while ensuring compliance;
• Administering a total compensation program which attracts applicants, maintains internal equity, competes in relevant labor markets, and retains high performers;
• Serve in a consultative role with city departments to meet the changing needs of the organization and population.

Benefits
Full-time employees are offered a benefits package including:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Benefits Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Retirement with Virginia Retirement System
• 457 Deferred Comp
• Paid leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance