Human Resources

The Human Resources Department serves as a strategic partner in advancing the City of Riverside’s success by supporting workforce needs, promoting excellence, and attracting/retaining a diverse, qualified team. It handles the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment to retirement, with a focus on equity and development.

Responsibilities

• Managing recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and job classifications.
• Overseeing benefits, compensation, and payroll administration.
• Handling employee and labor relations, including negotiations and conflict resolution.
• Providing training, performance management, and professional development programs.
• Ensuring compliance with labor laws, safety standards, and equal opportunity policies.
• Administering workers’ compensation, leave programs, and employee assistance.
• Conducting background checks, verifications, and HR policy updates.

Contact Information

Email: human@riversideca.gov

Phone: (951) 826-5808 (General Information)