Human Resources Department

The Human Resources Department, as a strategic business partner, enables the City of Springfield to provide quality services to our citizens by:

• Attracting, developing, motivating and retaining top municipal talent 
• Creating a climate of respect; one which appreciates and leverages
  diversity and difference
• Ensuring City compliance with statutory, regulatory and ethical
  employment practices
• Maximizing productivity by building a culture of continuous improvement and commitment to excellence
• Modeling the City's commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment and all the benefits linked to Affirmative Action
• Maintaining a drug-free workplace
• Driving effective use of the City's finances, specifically those linked
  to labor costs

This mission is executed daily through the following Human Resources  functions: staffing, benefits, affirmative action, compensation, training, employee relations, workman's compensation, payroll, and employee assistance programs.