Welcome to the Human Resources Department of Huron County DJFS! We are delighted that you have chosen to visit us. The Human Resources department facilitates and coordinates the human resource functions for the agency. We are a central source of human resources expertise providing consistency and efficiency regarding policy, benefits, and support services for our employees. We are committed to the vision and mission of Huron County Department of Job & Family Services. Our goal is to provide topnotch customer service that meets the needs of Huron County Department of Job & Family Services employees and the community.

Vision
The Human Resources Department exists to provide resources to promote an internal partnership, which will foster independence and effectiveness through the delivery of quality services.

Overview
The Human Resources office of HCDJFS administers a wide variety of human resources-related services to the employees of HCDJFS. Because employees are our most important investment, our goal is to help with benefit questions on a variety of topics such as:
• Health Insurance
• Worker’s Compensation
• FMLA
• OPERS
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Policy Clarification
• Mediation/Conflict Resolution
• Career Development

Other Human Resources’ functions include:
• Identifying staffing needs, recruiting, initial screening of applicants, follow up    letters, background checks and testing of applicants
• New hire orientation
• Job descriptions, EEO, Civil Rights Plan, employee discipline, the development of personnel policy and procedures, personnel records, performance measures, job analysis and staff development
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Labor/Employee Relations program which includes a comprehensive program to foster a positive relationship with employees and employee representatives in the matters of wages, hours and working conditions, negotiates and administers the collective bargaining agreement and grievance processes

Internal Partners
All employees will have the opportunity to obtain maximum growth through continuous improvement.
All employees will have the resources to be computer literate.
All employees will be treated in a professional manner.
Long-term relationships are nurtured by asking partners what they need, listening carefully, and exceeding their expectations.
All partner will have a reasonable understanding of the agency.

Community Partners:
All community partners will have a reasonable understanding of our agency.
Long-term relationships are nurtured by asking the community what they need, listening carefully, and exceeding their expectations.
The community will recognize our agency as a valuable, vital employer.

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Huron County Department of Job & Family Services Human Resources Department
185 Shady Lane Drive
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419)668-8126 ext. 3102
Email Bonnie Richards