Outline of Human Resources Department Services and Programs

I. Legal compliance

Wage and Hour Law Compliance (FLSA)
Health and Safety Compliance (OSHA)
EEO Compliance
DOL/Workers’ Compensation Compliance
ADA compliance
HR Records Compliance
COBRA/HIPAA/ERISA Reporting/Notification/Privacy Compliance
FMLA/AFLA Compliance
Immigration Requirements Compliance
Local Ordinances, State and other laws Compliance

II. Obtaining Human Resources

Current Job Descriptions and Classification
HR Supply and Demand estimates
Recruiting and Selection Process/ Procedures
Physical Exam/Drug Testing Procedures
Website as information and recruitment tool

III. Maintaining Human Resources

Employee Handbook/Policy Manual
Effective Formal Wage/Salary system
Benefit Programs/Options/Administration
Employee Recognition Programs
Safety/Risk Management
Turnover/Absenteeism
Conflict resolution
HR Record Keeping
HRIS
Employee Relations
Collective Bargaining

IV. Developing Human Resources

New Employee Orientation
Job Skills Training Programs
Employee Development Program
Job Related Performance Appraisal System
Diversity Initiative
Issues prioritization

In short, Human Resources provides the services and programs for the City and Borough of Sitka to attract, develop, and maintain a diverse work force committed to quality public service. Services and programs that maintain legal compliance with budget management and planning for the future of our community.

Mark Danielson, SPHR -- Human Resources Director
Phone: (907) 747-1816 Fax: (907) 747-7403
Email: markd@cityofsitka.com

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