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Human Resources Description of Services


Human Resources Mission Statement
To promote and support the personal and professional welfare of Washtenaw County Government's world class employees

Our Philosophy
We believe in great leadership! Bob Guenzel, County Administrator, has a message which inspires great loyalty. You will see clearly thatGuiding Principle #4 is where we fit in as a Human Resources Department!Click Here for Bob's message.

Our Great Benefits
We enjoy great benefits as a World Class Employee Team! Below are some of the benefits offered to our employees:

  • Salary and Wage Benefits:
    • Competitive Salaries with Starting Pay Dependent Upon Qualifications
    • Merit Based Salary Increases
    • Paid on a bi-weekly basis
    • Option of direct deposit into their bank accounts.
  • Time and Leave:
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sick Day Banks that accrue at 1 day per month
    • Vacation Day Banks that accrue initially at 1 day per month, and quickly increase with years of service
  • Health and Well-Being:
    • Employer-paid Medical and Dental Coverage for the employee and their family
    • Insurance Benefits for Registered Same-Sex Domestic Partners
    • Employer-paid Life Insurance Benefits
    • Long Term Disability Insurance Options
    • Pre-tax Health Care Reimbursement Accounts
    • Pre-tax Dependant Care Reimbursement Accounts
    • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement Benefits:
    • Defined Contribution-Money Purchase Pension Plan (Employees other than Sheriff's Department)
      • Fixed Employee Pre-Tax Contribution of 6.0% or 7.5% of gross pay (depending on Union Affiliation)
      • Fixed Employer Matching Pre-Tax Contribution of 7.5% for all employee groups
      • 100% Immediate Vesting
    • Defined Benefit Program through the Municipal Employees' Retirement System (MERS) of Michigan (Sheriff's Department Employees Only)
    • Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Program (open to all employee groups)
  • Education and Employee Development:
    • Employer-Sponsored Professional Development Program
      • Classroom and on-line training provided at no cost to the employee
    • Tuition Reimbursement Program
      • Available to employees after one year of full-time employment
      • 50% of tuition reimbursed to employees upon completion of classes with a grade of "C" or better
      • Mini-Grant Program monies available to employees to:
        attend conferences, workshops, seminars and training events
        purchase books and videos related to the profession
        pay for college registration and technology fees (no application fees)

Job Opportunities
If you really care about Washtenaw County Government and want to be a part of making it WORLD CLASS, click here to browse our current job openings.

Apply Now!!
The application is ready for you to complete online. Please read the application instructions carefully! Submit your application online, return your application by mail to the address listed above, or fax it to us at 734-222-6775 before the stated deadline.Our Contact Person

Our Contact Person
Should you need ADA accommodations or assistance, please feel free to contact Rebecca Curry at 734-222-6823 or e-mail her at curryr@eWashtenaw.org.