The Human Resources Department is responsible for a variety of employment and labor related functions and provides centralized services covering all City departments and employees.  These centralized functions include:

• Employee Recruitment and Selection
• Negotiation and Administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Labor Relations and Employment Law Compliance
• Wage and Salary Administration
• Group Benefits Administration for Active and Retiree Populations
• Maintenance of Personnel Files and Employee Records
• Employee Recognition and Engagement
• Performance Management

The City has five labor unions and a management employee group that comprises over 300 full-time and part-time employees along with a variety of temporary and seasonal positions.  In addition, the Human Resources Department provides personnel services and support for employees working for the Baldwin Public Library.