Welcome to Human Resources

The Human Resources Department provides strategic, skillful and energetic administration of Human Resources (HR) programs that demonstrate responsive, professional and empathetic customer service to employees, the community and the organization. Human Resources provides guidance and assistance to 136 full-time staff as well as part-time staff and volunteers. 

Human Resources is responsible for monitoring, reviewing and updating Personnel Regulations, Administrative Instructions, HR Ordinances and labor agreements. The Department provides proactive and flexible services to address the needs of the City workforce with relevant and timely information, communication and skillful assistance in support of City employees and the public.

Human Resources is responsible for:

• Recruitment and selection
• Compensation and classification
• City of Los Altos Wellness Program
• Labor & Employee relations
• Employee development and training
• Employee recognition
• Benefits administration
• Workers' compensation

The city of Los Altos has a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.