City of Cedar Rapids

The Human Resources Department is committed to providing superior programs and services to our current and prospective employees. 
The Human Resources Department supports departments to positively impact the quality of services of the City organization.

The Compensation and Benefits section is focused on managing a competitive wage and benefit package and is responsible for developing and implementing benefits and compensation plans as well as compliance reporting.
The Organizational Development section creates and provides employee and leadership training, manages the annual employee survey, and is responsible for initiatives that create a positive workplace culture.
The Employee and Labor Relations section provides support to managers and supervisors in order to comply with employment laws, regulations, City personnel policies, and collective bargaining agreements including administration of the bargaining contracts.
The Safety and Wellness section partners with departments to ensure the workplace is safe and complies with safety and health requirements. This section is also responsible for creating a culture of wellness in our organization.
The Recruiting section recruits for open City positions both internally and externally and ensures that all hiring and promotion decisions are made according to objective, job related criteria.
The Administration section is responsible for employee records and other required recordkeeping.