Human Resources

The City of Arcata is committed to attracting, retaining and developing talented, productive and motivated employees who are dedicated to delivering high-quality services to the community.

Human Resources

Human Resources is responsible for managing a centralized personnel system including:

• Maintaining official employee personnel files and records
• Creating, implementing and maintaining the City’s classification and compensation programs
• Conducting all aspects of recruitment and pre-employment testing
• Administration of employee benefits
• Identifying and providing citywide training
• Providing guidance and assistance in labor relations, negotiations, performance evaluation, grievances and discipline
• Providing guidance to employees and management in the interpretation and application of labor law and City Personnel rules, regulations and memorandums of understanding (MOUs)