Human Resources

Our purpose

The purpose of the Human Resources Division is to provide information regarding policies, procedures, employment and employee benefits to City staff and Citizens of Huntsville so they can receive the best possible service from a diverse and well qualified staff.

Description of our services

The City of Huntsville seeks to attract and develop a diverse group of talented people who share a commitment to our core values of professionalism, respect, results, teamwork and partnerships and who will provide the highest quality of service to our citizens. The Human Resources division provides support to city departments in human resource planning, budgeting, recruitment, and selection. Human Resources also works to ensure all personnel policies adopted by the City Council are carried out in an equitable manner and is responsible for the City's compliance with State and Federal Statutes involving personnel management. The division also conducts job analysis and administers and maintains the city’s classification, compensation and pay plan system. Human Resources is responsible for coordination of both retirement and benefits. Human Resources ensures equal employment to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability and strives to provide every employee the opportunity to advance and realize their maximum potential.