General Info

The Human Resources Department is a public service agency that works under the government of the city of Austin, Texas. It helps city departments to attract, motivate and develop qualified, diverse and productive employees. The department operates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Office that ensures accessibility to a range of city programs, services and facilities, as well as provides training in various topics, such as sensitivity, employment and communications. The Human Resources Department also has a compensation division that provides job evaluation and salary administration services. Its employee benefits division designs and administers a variety of benefit programs offered by the city of Austin to its employees.