Personnel Department
The Personnel Department handles the City's Human Resources needs and responsibilities.
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City of St. Louis Selected for Work for America Talent Accelerator
The City of St. Louis selected as 1 of 10 cities nationwide for Work for America's Data-Driven Hiring Talent Accelerator.
Press release | Department of Personnel | 10/16/2026 -
Excellence in Public Service Awards 2026 - Awardees
The City of St. Louis honored eight civil servants at the inaugural Excellence in Public Service Awards, celebrating its 3,000+ employees.
Press release | Department of Personnel | 10/14/2026 -
Mayor Spencer and Board of Aldermen Announce Legislation to Modernize St. Louis's Civil Service System
A six-bill package would send a Charter amendment, set firm deadlines for employee appeals, and create a clear grievance process for City workers.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Personnel | 10/13/2026 -
Resilience & Emergency Response Award - Excellence in Public Service Awards
Profiling our three finalists in the Resilience & Emergency Response category for the 2026 Excellence in Public Service Awards.
Press release | Department of Personnel | 10/07/2026 -
City of St. Louis Announces Finalists For Inaugural Excellence In Public Service Awards
Mayor Cara Spencer and Personnel Director Brian Light will co-host the ceremony on Tuesday, October 13, in the City Hall Rotunda
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Personnel | 10/06/2026 -
Civil Service Rising Star Finalists - Excellence in Public Service Awards
Profiling our three finalists in the Civil Service Rising Star category for the 2026 Excellence in Public Service Awards.
Press release | Department of Personnel | 10/06/2026 -
Gateway Public Service Finalists - Excellence in Public Service Awards
Profiling our three finalists in the Gateway Public Service category for the 2026 Excellence in Public Service Awards.
Press release | Department of Personnel | 10/05/2026 -
Frontline & Trades Hero Finalists - Excellence in Public Service Awards
Profiling our three finalists in the Frontline & Trades Hero category for the 2026 Excellence in Public Service Awards.
Press release | Department of Personnel | 10/02/2026 -
Innovation and Efficiency Finalists - Excellence in Public Service Awards
Profiling our three finalists in the Innovation and Efficiency category for the 2026 Excellence in Public Service Awards.
Press release | Department of Personnel | 09/30/2026 -
Excellence in Public Service Awards
City Launches Inaugural "Excellence in Public Service Awards" to Honor Municipal Workforce.
News/Announcement | Department of Personnel | 08/17/2026
Workforce Impact Stories
Building a City for Everyone - Commissioner David Newburger, Office on the Disabled
Employee Spotlight - Alexander Weir - Neighborhood Stabilization Division
Employee Spotlight - Jeri Pennington - Street Department
Beyond a Second Chance: Matthew Richardson's Journey to a City Career
Upcoming Events
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Nov 04
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Nov 11
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Nov 17St. Louis Workforce Development Board (SLWDB) Meeting
08:30 AM, St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment -
Nov 20
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Nov 26
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Nov 27
Procurement
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Employee Benefits Consulting Services Request for Proposals
Opens: 09/28/2026 | Closes: 11/04/2026 04:00 PM
Director
Brian Light
Director of Personnel
(314) 622-3399
Email & full profile
Personnel Department Menu
Contact Information
Email: personnel@stlouis-mo.gov
Phone:
(314) 622-4308
Fax:
(314) 622-4293
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Address:
1114 Market Street
, Room 700
Saint Louis, Missouri 63101
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