1. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT By Kareemah Bradford, Human Resources Director

2. 2 Mission Statement The Human Resources Department ‘s mission is to attract and retain a highly qualified and knowledgeable workforce. The department manages a comprehensive human resources program that provides support to the employee workforce and the City’s management team.

3. CORE VALUES 1.Adapting to Change 2. Customer Service Orientation 3. Open Communication 4. Continuous Learning 5. Teamwork 6. Productivity and Quality Management

4. 4 CORE FUNCTIONS  Employee Relations - Labor Relations - Volunteer Program Management  Recruitment and Selection - Classification and Compensation  Benefit Administration - Succession Management  Organizational Development - Employee Training – Performance Management  Customer Service - Switchboard Management  Legislative/Policy Program Compliance - AQMD Rideshare Program  Employee Wellness Programs

5. 2015-2016 Goals Recruit Permanent talent and reduce the agencies dependency on Temporary and Unclassified appointments. Update Personnel Rules and Regulations Support talent with professional development and training Promote work-life balance and wellness Improve Benefit Services