The overall mission of the Personnel Department is the ensure that employees are hired, compensated and managed properly and fairly. The Personnel Department is responsible for providing assistance to other departments and the oversight of all personnel related functions. The Personnel Department strives to achieve this mission through the following:

• The development and implementation of personnel policies to maintain compliance with those rules, laws and regulations governing all employee related areas.
  
• Act as a liaison to assist in the management of employee relations matters.
  
• Assist the Mayor with collective bargaining, grievances and discipline situations.
  
• Oversee and administer employee benefit programs.
  
• Advise all Departments and employees relative to hiring, career development, performance evaluation and termination of employment.
  
• Maintain personnel records.
  
• Manage unemployment compensation, workman's compensation, injured-on-duty claims and employee assistance programs.
  
• Oversee Civil Service processes and is the Labor Service Director for the City.

The City of Gardner recognizes its moral and legal obligation to treat fairly and equitably, all its citizens and employees, whether past, present or future, without regard or consideration to race, sexual orientation, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, genetics, military status, ancestry or disability.

The City of Gardner is an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you and congratulations to all of the City of Gardner employees who gave to the United Way campaign this year. Your generosity and concern for the Gardner community does not go unnoticed.

United Way - Gardner Division Extraordinary Effort Chairman’s Award

The City of Gardner displayed a strong connection to campaign, almost doubling the amount they raised this year! Not only do they believe in raising funds for regional programs, but they are also a municipality that exemplifies the importance of community. Employees here believe that their jobs go hand-in-hand with volunteering as another way to give back to and remain involved in their community.
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