Human Resources

The Department of Human Resources supports Allegheny County's most valuable asset — its workforce. Employees' knowledge, skills, and abilities are what drive the county's success in serving the public.

Human Resources focuses on recruitment and staffing, organizational and employee development, labor and employee relations, diversity and inclusion, compensation and benefits, payroll, workers' compensation, and recordkeeping.

Employee Resources

Benefits

Employee Forms

Find W-4, health and life insurance, direct deposit, bus pass, and other helpful forms.

Benefits for Allegheny County Employees

Find information on medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as retirement, educational, and optional benefits.

Retirement Office

The Retirement Office is responsible for managing investments and retirement benefits for Allegheny County Employees' Retirement System (ACERS) Plan members according to Pennsylvania Law.

Employee Wellness and Assistance Programs

Accessibility

Allegheny County is committed to ensuring that individuals of all abilities have equal access to the county's programs, services, and activities.

Employee Assistance Program

Staff's EAP - LifeSolutions - helps employees and their household members with everyday personal and work-related concerns.

Human Resources Leadership

Leadership & Staff

Learn more about the team that leads the Allegheny County Department of Human Resources.

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is an independent Board under the County Executive.

Additional Resources

Workers' Compensation - Information about filing a workers' compensation claim

Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act - The state law governing workplace illness and injury

Facilities Management - information on current facilities projects, risk management, and safety services geared towards the prevention of work-related injuries within county departments and offices

Accountability, Conduct and Ethics (ACE) Commission - Outlines the procedure for handling complaints of unethical behavior by county officials and employees

Allegheny County Gender and Race Equity Audit(PDF, 2MB) - Audit conducted in response to Ordinance 29-02-OR using data from the period of January 2015 to January 2019

Human Resources Careers

For more information on joining the Human Resources Department, explore the application process and apply.

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