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City of Rochester Branding Statement

First-Class City, First-Class Service

HR Mission Statement

The Human Resources Department mission is to be champions of leadership and change resulting in an engaged workforce. 

City of Rochester Core Value Statements & Standards

• Customer Focus 
  - Identify, plan for, and support customer needs. 
  - Seek and consider input from our customers to continually improve services. 
  - Treat every customer well.  
• Respect
  - Treat customers in a personal and professional manner while being firm, fair, and compassionate. 
  - Be an active listener to the customer. 
  - Maintain a work environment that is free of disrespect and false informaiton.
• Integrity
  - Provide equitable and honest treatment to all customers. 
  - Follow through in a timely manner or as communicated. 
  - Maintain privacy and confidentiality as applicable to Minnesota State laws. 
• Safety
  - Employees act responsibly and take ownership of their actions. 
  - Each department/area has documented safety procedures for employees and customers. 
  - Communicate clearly when dealing with emergencies or safety concerns. 
• Excellence
  - Be knowledgeable in my area of responsibility. 
  - Be professional in my actions, manners, and appearance. 
  - Meet or exceed customer needs for City services. 
  

HR Functions/Objectives

1. Provide administrative oversight for policy development, payroll and compensation, recruitment and selection, benefits and safety, legal compliance and reporting, and human resources information systems. 
2. Provide strategic direction and implementation guidelines for HR processes and organizational development initiatives. 
3. Provide consultative HR services and assistance to City leadership. 
4. Lead respectful negotiations and maintain collaborative relationships with collective bargaining groups within the City. 
5. Assist with and seek acceptable resolutions for employee relations, issues, grievances, mediations, and arbitrations. 
6. Maximize the utilization of technology to increase performance and efficiency in applicable HR practices and processes. 
7. Create and implement professional development opportunities that contribute to a high-caliber workforce capable of providing quality services to an increasingly diverse community.