HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Dana Canzone, Human Resources Administrator The primary function of the Human Resources
Audit: In 2022, OPERS conducted an audit of the city’s policies, payroll records and employee contributions as they relate to earnable salary. OPERS found the city compliant in all areas of the audit. Certification: In 2022, the Human Resources Administrator earned the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Certified Professional certification. Labcorp: Human Resources recently launched a new partnership with Labcorp to significantly reduce costs associated with pre-employment drug testing and random testing for CDL drivers, as regulated by the Department of Transportation. Technology Upgrades: In late 2022, Human Resources acquired new electronic employee onboarding software to reduce paper and streamline the hiring process for new hires and re-hired seasonal employees.
Department (HR) is to support the city’s employees and leaders by providing the resources necessary to enjoy a long-lasting, successful career and promote the well-being of each of the city’s departments. Human Resources oversees the recruitment, selection and acquisition of incoming talent. Human Resources is responsible for welcoming new employees, conducting new hire orientation and assisting with the completion of onboarding paperwork. The department is keenly focused on the satisfaction and retention of employees; this includes regulating performance management and assisting in conflict resolution. • HR is the point of contact for all workers’ compensation claims, family and medical leaves, COBRA administration and unemployment claims • HR serves as the benefit administrator for health insurance benefits, life insurance and the employee assistance program for over 200 employees • HR establishes and modifies city policies and procedures, oversees the updating of job descriptions, regrading of positions and salary adjustments • HR assists the Finance and Audit Departments with the accurate and timely processing of payroll for up to 400 employees, employee tax documents such as W-2s are also produced by Human Resources • HR complies with all reporting required by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, State Employment Relations Board, Affordable Care Act, the IRS, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics • HR is consulted by employees, department directors and union reps for the purpose of interpreting language within the six labor contracts, unions listed below:
Building - 5 Members Dispatch - 15 Members Fire - 45 Members
Police Blue - 30 Members Police Gold - 12 Members Public Works - 43 Members
Community Services also consists of an additional 94 seasonal hires.
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