Human Resources

The Human Resources department strives to support, guide and maintain requirements to create a healthy and positive work environment in order to assist staff in accomplishing individual program goals as well as overall organizational goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Battle Ground fosters a respect for all. All employees and potential employees will be recruited, selected, trained, promoted, compensated and, if necessary, disciplined or terminated without regard to sex, race, religion, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, age, national origin, sexual orientation, color, creed, ancestry, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.

City Staff

Human Resources Services

Human Resources provides support to the executive staff, managers/supervisors, and employees in the following areas:

  • Recruitment and Retention
  • Civil Service Program Management
  • Classification and Compensation
  • Employee and Labor Relations
  • Benefits Administration
  • Performance Management
  • Training and Development
  • Workforce Planning and Organizational Development
  • Promoting Safety and Wellness
  • Policy Development and Maintenance
  • Ensuring Compliance with Federal/State Employment Law