Human Resources

The Department of Human Resources recruits and trains City employees, and administers employee benefits and compensation. Human Resources also assists other departments within the City, in meeting their staffing goals, promoting equal opportunities, managing job performance and interpreting policy.

The City is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and to treating employees fairly and equitably. Consistent with its philosophy on human resource management, the City promotes respect for the equal dignity of all people. The City of Rocky Mount complies with and promotes conduct consistent with federal and local EEO laws and regulations, including but not limited to Title VII and Title IX.

Employee Training & Development

Employee development programs provide a framework for employee participation in the continuous improvement of internal operations and service delivery to customers. Through training and other learning opportunities, individual skills are developed, performance is increased and career enhancement is achieved. Training services provided by the Employee Development Coordinator and other staff include:

    • Training Needs Analyses
    • In-house training on varied topics based on identified needs
    • Coordination of inside and outside training programs to meet training needs for employees of all levels
    • Identification and coordination of the use of external consultants to provide training for employees of all levels
    • Coordination and delivery of New Employee orientation program

Other services include:

    • Promotion and administration of Tuition Reimbursement Program
    • Promotion and administration of Education Incentive Program
    • Individual Career and Self-Development Counseling
    • Employee Relations

Executive Recruitment Brochures

Kena Cofield Jones

Director of Human Resources

P: 252-972-1186

Frederick E. Turnage
Municipal Building
331 S. Franklin St.
Rocky Mount, NC

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Human Resources Services

Employee Benefits

Employee Self Service (ESS)

Employee Wellness

Job Openings

Open Enrollment

Workers Compensation

Retirement