Human resources division.

Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 202-207

in effect

Sec. 202-207. - Human resources division. (a) The office of finance and management shall include a human resources division with the power and duty to: (1) Promulgate and codify personnel policies and procedures provided such actions are not in conflict with any federal, state or local laws; (2) Recommend the hiring, promotion, transfer, layoff and dismissal of any city or county employee, including salary reviews, with final decision making authority resting in the affected city department or county agency; (3) Fulfill the duties of wage and salary administrator; (4) Recruit, advertise and post a list of all available city and county positions unless otherwise exempt from posting as determined by the administrator of human services; (5) Approve the creation of all new positions by city department directors and county officials, including the reclassification of any existing position; (6) Promulgate and enforce a uniform system of job descriptions, job classification and salary range schedules for the city and county in conjunction with affected city department directors and county officials; (7) Screen all applicants for employment whose applications are received by the human resources division and determine whether the applicant meets the minimal qualifications for a city or county position as provided in the job description; (8) Exclusively refer qualified applicants for interview by the specific city department or county office, except as to those positions designated as either confidential or policy making, as defined by legal standards, by the relevant appointing authority (city, county elected official or council) in conjunction with the human resources division; (9) Conduct, as required, criminal background checks on applicants for employment; (10) Issue written offers of employment and letters of rejection to applicants for employment with the city and county in conformity with the guidance provided by the relevant city department or county office; (11) Prepare and maintain the master personnel file for each city and county employee; (12) Develop and administer tests to be used for interviewing and placement purposes; (13) Prepare the wage control for all city and county employees; (14) Develop and administer all personnel and management training programs for the city departments and county offices; (15) Represent the city and county in all unemployment compensation and workers' compensation proceedings and coordinate the handling of claims processing in these areas; (16) Participate and assist in labor negotiations with any city or county bargaining representative; (17) Develop, administer and coordinate a comprehensive safety program for the city and county including completion of any reports necessary for governmental compliance; (18) Identify any safety violation in accordance with federal, state or local laws which exists in any city department or county office and determine and enforce applicable safety standards; (19) Administer fringe benefits for city and county officers and employees; (20) Perform any and all other duties related to personnel management and administration; and (21) Exercise any other powers which may be granted by statute or ordinance or delegated by the mayor. (b) With the exception of the duties of the human resources division described in subparts (a)(3), (5), (6), (13), (16) and (19), the city-county council, sheriff's department, circuit court, superior court, and prosecutor may perform the foregoing human resources functions with their own staffs. The human resources division shall offer assistance to those offices as requested. (G.O. 71, 2008, § 6)

Source: Consolidated City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Revised Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/in/indianapolis_-_marion_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIORAD_CH202MAOF_ARTIIOFFIMA_S202-207HUREDIFetched: 10/27/2026