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DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW HUMAN RESOURCES

MISSION STATEMENT To build an environment where every City of Surrey employee can reach his or her full potential in our support of public service.

KEY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Human Resources (HR) provides a broad range of services and programs to both internal and external clients, including labour and employee relations, recruitment and retention, performance coaching, employment services, compensation and benefits, occupational health and safety, diversity, wellness, training and development, organizational change support, and managing the Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). The Department administers programs for City staff (exempt, CUPE, firefighters, volunteers, volunteer firefighters and retirees) and supports open communication and respectful workplace relationships throughout the City. Human Resources staff also partners with other City departments to attract, retain and motivate a qualified and diverse workforce.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY The Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) team strives to make the workplace safe and healthy for all employees. The section works with managers, staff, unions and community partners to prevent workplace accidents and illnesses, to keep employees well, and to help employees return to work after an injury or illness. HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEMS Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) leverages new and emerging HR technologies to streamline workflow, maximize the accuracy, reliability and validity of workforce data, and facilitate the collection of data and key metrics. HRIS also supports the City’s intranet.

LABOUR RELATIONS, COMPENSATION & EMPLOYMENT The Labour Relations, Compensation and Employment team advises staff on collective bargaining, collective agreement interpretation and administration, workplace policies and practices, employee relations, job classification, compensation programs, and benefit and pension administration. The Employment team collaborates with and provides support to management and staff in employee recruitment and administration. The team also partners with community organizations to provide information on employment opportunities, and seeks new and innovative opportunities to source talent.

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