Office of Human Resources

Richard Barton

• To be the chief administrative officer of the County and, under the general supervision and control of the board of County Commissioners, to be responsible for and handle the day-to-day operations of the County government.
• To supervise and coordinate the administration of the functions of the several departments and administrative agencies of the County and to carry on the general policies, orders and instructions of the board of County Commissioners in the administration of the public local and other laws applying to the County.

Patricia A. Eigenbrode

• Provides guidance and advice to the Board of County Commissioners and County Administrator with respect to development and application of human resources policies and practices.
• Reviews, analyzes, and develops policies and procedures addressing human resources recruiting, selection, administration, salary, benefits, performance evaluation, reward, discipline and other areas with the County Administrator for adoption by the County Commissioners.
• Develops and ensures that all human resources policies, programs, and operations conform to governmental requirements.
• Applies federal, state, and County laws, regulations and guidelines regarding recruitment, selection, employment, compensation, performance evaluation and termination and conducts periodic audits to ensure such conformance throughout County government.
• Assures accuracy of County work to meet challenges of strategic Plan and other work plan requirements.
• Develops and maintains proactive relations, recognition and communications program.
• Manages evaluates and recommends necessary modifications to County’s employee classification, compensation and benefits programs to ensure a competitive posture with the labor market.
• Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the performance of employees assigned to the Human Resources Office.
• Prepares Office of Human Resources annual operating budget and capital budget. Authorizes budgeted expenditures and activities of the Human Resources Department.
• Coordinates submission of employee data from department managers in regards to personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, probation, and other related matters;
• Coordinates the County's recruitment efforts including writing job advertisements and insures EEO compliance;
• Prepares legally mandated personnel-related quarterly and annual reports;

Sherry A. Bratton

• Processes payroll biweekly;
• Monitors departmental personnel records such as attendance, vacation, holiday and sick leave;
• Coordinates payroll activities including deductions, withholdings and direct deposits and pay differentials;
• Coordinates personnel budget records including verification and preparation;
• Serves as secretary/assistant to the Personnel Review Board.
• Answers specific questions from employees regarding payroll and deductions;Coordinates the various benefits
• Completes pension forms for elected officials and verifies salary data.
• Verify all payroll taxes quarterly to ADP's filings.
• Provides support to Director with the day-to-day office operations of Human Resources.

• Completes the Maryland New Hire and Department of Labor Statistics reports;
• Compiles Fica and WC Report for Finance Office;
• Responds to inquiries and requests for information from employees and the public;
• Helps coordinate EZLabor time and attendance information;
• Payroll Processing;
• All clerical support for the Office of HR.