The Manatee County Government Human Resources Department supports the delivery of public services by building, developing, and sustaining a high-performing workforce. Human Resources provides countywide leadership and operational support across Employment Services, Employee Health Benefits, Employee Relations, and Compensation. Through these functions, the department helps attract and retain qualified talent, maintains fair and consistent personnel practices, supports employee wellbeing, and strengthens organizational capability through training and career development. Human Resources also partners with departments to align workforce strategies with operational needs while meeting applicable federal and state requirements.
Employment Services Division
The Employment Services Division oversees recruitment, selection, hiring, onboarding, and retention practices across all County departments. The division ensures hiring processes are efficient, consistent, and compliant while supporting equal opportunity and broad outreach. Employment Services partners with departments to define staffing needs, improve hiring workflows, strengthen candidate experience, and support workforce planning to meet service demands.
Primary services and programs
Recruitment and applicant sourcing support
Job postings and employment marketing
Hiring process support, including selection coordination and compliance steps
Onboarding coordination and new-employee entry support
Talent management support, including process improvements and workforce planning collaboration
Career resources for individuals seeking employment with Manatee County Government
Employee Health Benefits Division
The Employee Health Benefits Division manages the design, administration, and continuous improvement of the County’s employee health and wellbeing programs. The division evaluates program performance and value, monitors regulatory compliance applicable to health plan administration, and provides data-driven recommendations to support long-term sustainability and responsible cost management. The division also supports leadership decision-making through plan analytics, utilization trends, vendor performance monitoring, and financial modeling.
Primary services and programs
Manatee YourChoice health plan
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Wellbeing programs supporting the physical, emotional, financial, community, and career wellbeing
Benefits program evaluation and return-on-investment assessment
Compliance oversight for medical plan administration and related requirements
Cost analyses and forecasting to guide benefits strategy and plan design
Employee Relations Division
The Employee Relations Division supports a respectful, accountable workplace through policy guidance, performance management support, issue resolution, and labor relations. The division promotes consistent application of personnel policies and helps departments address concerns early and constructively. Employee Relations also manages formal complaint and grievance processes, supports collective bargaining activities, and advances countywide programs that reinforce professional conduct, trust, and engagement. The division also supports training and development efforts and coordinates workforce engagement programs that connect employees with service opportunities and early-career pathways.
Primary services and programs
Employee relations consulting for supervisors and departments
Workplace concern resolution, including complaint and grievance processes
Labor relations support, including collective bargaining and contract administration
Performance management support and countywide performance evaluation system development
Training and development support, including employee and supervisor learning initiatives
Volunteers In Action program onboarding
Internship program coordination and support
Drug Free Workplace program administration
Unemployment claim coordination and employer response support
Exit surveys and trend reporting to inform retention strategies
Workplace culture initiatives promoting ACE: Accountability, Civility, and Ethics
Employee engagement and recognition program design and implementation
Compensation Division
The Compensation Division designs, implements, and maintains compensation programs that promote internal equity, market competitiveness, and regulatory compliance. The division develops pay structures, classification standards, and compensation policies grounded in objective data and measurable outcomes. It also supports organizational performance by evaluating pay practices, monitoring workforce metrics, and advancing modern compensation approaches, including pay-for-performance models aligned to organizational goals and operational realities.
Primary services and programs
Market studies and pay scale adjustments
Job classifications, reclassifications, and classification maintenance
Compensation policy development and administration
Time and attendance support and reporting (in coordination with departments and payroll partners)
Leave management program support and guidance
Human resources information management related to position and pay data
Compensation analytics, reporting, and decision support for leadership