Departments
Welcome to the Human Resources Department
Human Resources' mission is to provide effective Human Resource Management by developing and implementing policies, programs and services which contribute to the attainment of Miami Township and employee goals by: properly balancing the needs of the employees and the needs of the Township; and ensuring a diverse workforce in a safe and discrimination/harassment free environment by: maintaining compliance with employment laws and government regulations; providing management and employee training; and developing policies and procedures; and providing training and development in areas of: effective leadership and career development of employees; employment law and government regulation, and litigation avoidance; and hiring the most qualified employees by: pre-planning staffing needs; ensuring an effective internal interview process; increasing company visibility in the employment marketplace; identifying the best and most cost effective recruitment sources; and conducting thorough background/reference checks; and retaining valued employees by: assuring effective leadership qualities in supervisors and managers; providing competitive wages and benefits; furnishing technical, interpersonal and career development training and coaching; conducting exit interviews and supplying relevant feedback to management; and enhancing two-way communication between employees and management.
The Human Resources Department is responsible for administering the Township's recruitment and selection processes, involving recruitment and examination of applicants for employment, occupational health and safety, employee benefits, workers' compensation, public employee liability coverage, employee training, employee relations and equal employment opportunity programs.
Our task is to provide diverse and skilled applicant pools, classification and compensation administration, labor relations, human resources management tools, policies and procedures, and other support to Township departments.
The mission of the Human Resources Department is to represent the Township Board of Trustees and Township Administrator on all employee relations matters with representatives of recognized employee organizations: plan, research, coordinate and negotiate with represented employee organizations on all subjects pertaining to wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
To assure that the Township has fair and equitable policies and procedures and that all recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be made on the basis of individual qualifications for the position filled.