Human Resources

The Human Resources Department is responsible for all things worker related such as hiring and onboarding new employees, benefits of current employees and retirees, developing and enforcing personnel policies, and safety & health.

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Human Resources Department to support the City of Joliet in meeting its goals through its most valuable resource – its PEOPLE.  It is our mission to:

• Develop an attitude of teamwork and quality in our day-to-day operations.
• Create an atmosphere that fosters challenges, fun, safety and cleanliness.
• Seize opportunities that demonstrate excellent execution, a caring attitude and a sense of urgency.
• Reduce waste by vigorously pursuing continuous improvement activities.
• Commit to doing and to acting openly, equitably and consistently in our pursuit of uncompromising quality.
• Increase participation in company and community activities while seeking knowledge, enthusiasm and an improved quality of life for ourselves, our co-workers and the community.
• Respect team member values that may be different from our own.
• Accept responsibility for promoting ethical and legal conduct in personal and business practices.
• Communicate in a candid and fair manner with the diverse workforce from whom our City derives its strength.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for posting positions, screening applicants, and onboarding new hires
• Employee benefits
• Employee relations
• Workers’ Compensation & Safety/Health
• Update policies and procedures
• Create & update job descriptions
• Maintain employee records

IMRF Employer Cost & Participation Information

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