Editor’s note: The City of Noblesville recently released its annual comprehensive report for 2017. Each week, Current in Noblesville will break down each section of the report. To see past weeks’ topics, visit youarecurrent.com.
The city’s human resources department is responsible for coordinating development and administration of personnel policies and procedures, such as ensuring compliance with local, state and federal employment regulations. HR also maintains city personnel records, which includes insurance coverage and pension plans.
Accomplishments and highlights from the past year include:
- Rolled out the new voluntary deferred compensation plan, which combined all three deferred compensation options into one plan
- Started using Kronos, a new employee tracking software program that is integrated with payroll
- Worked with all departments to train employees how to setup and use Kronos
- Set up informational screens throughout the buildings and departments to supply up-to-date information to all employees concerning benefits, important deadlines and meetings and employee acknowledgments
- Held an Employee Appreciation Week in June
- Developed specialized testing and interviewing techniques for various positions
CITY JOBS
Department |
Full-time employees |
Job postings |
Applicants |
City courts |
3 |
0 |
0 |
Controller |
5 |
0 |
0 |
Economic Development |
4 |
0 |
0 |
Engineering |
12 |
0 |
0 |
Fire |
136 |
* |
* |
Human Resources |
3 |
0 |
0 |
Information Technology |
7 |
1 |
45 |
Buildings/Maintenance |
5 |
0 |
0 |
Mayor’s Office |
5 |
1 |
50 |
Parks and Recreation |
21 |
3 |
82 |
Planning |
14 |
2 |
151 |
Police |
97 |
9 |
589 |
Streets |
40 |
5 |
110 |
Utilities |
39 |
2 |
59 |
*The Noblesville Fire Dept. hires candidates from a joint applicant pool shared with surrounding communities.