Human Resources

The goal of the Department of Human Resources is to provide administrative and operational support to all departments within Dauphin County by working collectively to achieve our departmental initiatives and mission. The Department of Human Resources provides the following:

• Recruits and selects top talent to fill County jobs in a timely manner
• Supports our local community by providing a respectful, diverse, safe and caring work environment
• Provides excellent customer service and pursues continuous quality improvement
• Effectively administers and communicates human resources policies and procedures that are fair and in compliance with employment laws, labor agreements and County government goals and objectives
• Ensures fairness and transparency in pay practices by advocating for fair and competitive employee compensation, benefits and training

Our greatest asset, and the key to our success at Dauphin County, is our employees. We strive to help our employees maximize their work life balance. We support our employees and their families' lives through robust health benefits, voluntary plans, and financial wellness.

Employee/Labor Relations' main goal is to establish and maintain positive relationships with both employees and labor groups across the organization. We strive to meet this goal by promoting diversity and inclusion; negotiating terms and conditions of employment; monitoring compliance with all collective bargaining agreements; administering County merit hire rules and conducting timely and thorough investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment and workplace misconduct.

We ensure employees are paid correctly in accordance with reported work times, payroll deductions are accurate and correct, as well as leave accrual is properly recorded, all in accordance with the Dauphin County Handbook and/or appropriate bargaining unit contracts. Duties include managing accurate and timely payroll processing, ensuring compliance with tax laws, garnishment procedures, and other regulations. We also assist with employment verification requests and Public Service Loan Forgiveness PSLF paperwork. Questions related to paystubs or W-2's should be directed to the Payroll team at payroll@dauphincounty.gov | (717) 780-6230.

There are many items to review when planning for retirement, including compensation, health care options and other benefit considerations. We are here to help. Please do not hesitate to contact us at pension@dauphincounty.gov to navigate retirement topics and learn more about the resources we offer.

How to Gain Retiree Oracle Access/Change Personal Information

If you are a retiree who needs Oracle access to help with changing your address or direct deposit information, please contact Brandi or Permonica. They will meet with IT to provide you with a link to Oracle access to change this information.

The Employment/Recruitment team is committed to recruiting a talented, skilled, competent, and diverse workforce and retaining employees by empowering them to develop the knowledge and skills needed for their personal and professional growth. Our department is committed to supporting departments in hiring and transforming their employees' capacity to contribute to the organization and deliver exceptional public service.

EEO Policy

The County of Dauphin, located in Harrisburg PA, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Dauphin County does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, age, national origin, veteran, or on the basis of genetic information. Persons with disabilities who need accommodations when applying, testing, or interviewing, may notify us at humanresources@dauphincounty.gov.