Human Resources

Responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective work force, acts as internal consultant to other departments in areas of employee relations, manages benefits program, and provides training opportunities.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

The City is a service organization offering its customers public safety, infrastructure development and maintenance, quality of life services such as the arts and parks, and other governmental services.  The key to making this organization successful is the people providing the services.  The City’s Human Resources Department (HR) is responsible to help recruit, retain, develop, and support the people delivering these services.  We establish and maintain an effective work force to meet the needs of the citizens of Arvada.  We serve as an internal consultant to other City departments in all areas of employee relations, and we assist departments in promoting and fostering professional growth, teamwork, pride and leadership throughout the organization.

VISION AND MISSION

Vision:  Developing the Foundation for a Great Organization

Mission:  The Human Resources Department is committed to providing personal and professional services to all employees and its customers.  Human Resources provides city employees with a committed and knowledgeable staff focusing on essential Human Resources programs including benefit administration, recruitment, employee relations, compensation plans and legal compliance.

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