About the Department of Personnel

City of St. Louis Department of Personnel

Overview

The Personnel Department is responsible for administering the Civil Service System under the guidelines established in Article XVIII of the City Charter. The Department of Personnel is responsible for:

  • the preparation of rules;
  • the classification plan;
  • the compensation plan;
  • the service rating plan;
  • eligible lists, as needed;
  • the certification of names of eligible candidates to appointing authorities for filling vacancies in competitive positions;
  • providing training and organizational development programs;
  • employee welfare;
  • employee morale;
  • and employee transactions.

The Director of Personnel serves as the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission and Secretary of the Employees Retirement System.

Sections

Classification and Compensation
The Classification and Compensation Section is responsible for monitoring and modifying the classification plan and pay ordinance, as well as administrative responsibility for labor relations.

Employee Benefits
The Employee Benefits section administers the full spectrum of employee benefit programs available to City employees and their families, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Employee Wellness. It also administers the Retiree and COBRA insurance programs.

Employee Relations
The Employee Relations section conducts investigations of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) claims, manages FMLA, and oversees the City’s internal grievance process.

HRIS and Records Retention Management
Ensuring Data Integrity and Operational Excellence for the City of St. Louis.

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding
The Talent Acquisition and Onboarding section manages the recruitment, examination, and hiring functions for the City of St. Louis.

Training and Organizational Development
The Employee Training and Organizational Development section is responsible for designing, creating, and implementing training and organizational development efforts.

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