The Human Resources Department
is responsible for organizing, directing and administering
programs involving employment, salary, benefits, pension,
labor relations, payroll and risk and safety management in compliance
with applicable Federal, State, and Local law.
Responsibilities include administration of programs
concerning Americans with Disabilities Act, the Drug
Free Workplace Act and employee assistance. This Department
is responsible for the recruitment and selection of
qualified applicants for employment, establishing and
maintaining the Personnel Code and policy and procedure
manual for its employees, well defined job descriptions,
benefits, wage and salary administration.
Labor related duties include the administration, coordination,
investigation, preparation and attendance at hearings
regarding unemployment compensation, charges before
State and Local Human Relations Commission, Economic
Employment Opportunity Commission, as well as contract
negotiations, labor management, arbitrations, grievances,
unfair labor charges brought against the City by four
(4) bargaining units; the American Federation of State,
County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 2763,
representing rank and file and professional employees;
the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees (AFSCME), Local 3799, representing first level
supervisory employees; the International Association
of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 1803, representing fire
fighters/drivers and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP),
Lodge No. 9, representing police officers. This Department
provides technical advice to the Administration, Department
Directors, Supervisors and employees of the City of
Reading.
Human Resources acts as a liaison to obtain and place
qualified individuals in the City workforce from available
employment programs throughout the County.
This Department coordinates many special activities
and benefits available to City employees such as specialized
training programs, wellness activities, blood bank participation,
and discounted ticket offers.
