About the Personnel Department

General Contact Information:
206-684-7999

Welcome to the Personnel Department's Web Site
The City of Seattle's Personnel Department is responsible for managing programs and services related to the City's work force. Personnel administers the City's systems and programs for employee development, employment and recruiting, job classification and compensation, labor relations, benefits, safety, workers' compensation, records and information management systems, and affirmative action/EEO.

Department Mission
The Personnel Department provides the leadership and expertise to define and direct strategic Citywide human resource policies and practices.