222 E. Dakota Ave.
Voice (605) 773-7429
Fax (605) 773-7406
Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon. - Fri.
The Human Resources Department coordinates services and programs which assist City departments in developing and maintaining a qualified, effective workforce and provides employment-related services to the City's employees and to job applicants.
The functions performed by the Human Resources Department include:
- Employee Recruitment and Selection Testing, including examination development and administration.
- Benefits Coordination, including administration of the employee insurance and retirement benefit programs.
- Employee Relations, including labor negotiations.
- Classification and Compensation, including development and maintenance of job descriptions and compensation plans.
- Employee Development, including coordination of the employee training program.
- Risk Management, including the administration of Workers' Compensation.
The City of Pierre has a City Administrator who directs seven departments, which include: Business Office, Library, Public Safety, Park & Recreation, Utilities, Engineering and Human Resources with a total of approximately 140 employees to serve the citizens and visitors of Pierre.