Human Resources

Human Resources Department Overview

The Human Resouces department is a service-oriented department that fosters a culture that values diversity, supports psychological safety and ensures an atmosphere where all employees can thrive.  We recognize excellent performance, support improvement and workforce development, innovation, encourage teamwork and collaboration and focus on providing a healthy work and personal life balance.

Mission

Have a diverse & inclusive workplace where all employees can grow and succeed.

Vision

To create a culture of greatness and become the employer of choice.

Goals

  1. Modernize the HR department.
  2. Ensure HR meets all statutory and legal compliance.
  3. Improve employee recruitment and retention.
  4. Focus on employee development, recognition and appreciation.

Department Summary of Services

  • Recruitment and Staffing               
  • Onboarding and offboarding
  • Training and Development
  • Employee Engagement
  • Performance Management
  • Employee Compensation
  • Employee Benefits
  • Safety/Worker’s Compensation
  • Time and Attendance
  • Reporting/ HR Data and Analytics
  •  HRIS/Payroll
  • Succession Planning
  • Policy and Procedures      
  • Audits and Legal Compliance
  • Employee Relations
  • Labor Relations
  • Record Keeping

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The City of Bartow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Applications

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Paper applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department at 680 N Main St., Bartow, FL 33830 or email Human Resources.