Human Resources

The City of Austin’s Human Resources (HR) Department positions the City of Austin as an employer of choice through balanced, efficient, and collaborative strategic partnerships.  HRD oversees executive recruitment, compensation, employee benefits, workers compensation, employee relations, and employee safety for the City of Austin. HRD also ensures compliance with state and federal mandates such as Chapter 143 Civil Service and the Americans with Disability Act. HRD supports and develops a high-performing and diverse workforce and fosters a healthy, safe, respectful, and productive work environment for employees and their families, City departments, and the community.