Human Resources Department

Purpose and Responsibilities

The Town of Atherton Human Resources Department is dedicated to providing excellent service to our staff and community. The objective of the Human Resources Department is to attract, develop and retain talented and well-qualified employees who help foster a positive working environment for all.

The Department provides guidance and support to other departments, employees, officials, retirees, employment candidates, and the public in the areas of benefits administration, classification and compensation, labor and employee relations, recruitment and selection, organizational development and training, workers compensation administration and risk management. 

Employment

Human Resources organizes and coordinates the employee recruitment, screening and selection process. The Town is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, religion, national origin, race, color or disability.

Employment Benefits

The Town offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees. The package includes medical, vision and dental coverage, participation in the California Public Employee Retirement System, flexible spending accounts and paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. For specific benefit package information, please refer to the respective labor contract/resolution.

Employment Openings
Job Descriptions
Labor Contracts
Personnel Rules
Risk Management
Town Employment Application (PDF)