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We've compiled a quick reference guide to assist you in answering your many questions.   If you're not sure who to call, you may call the Human Resources Department's main number, 286-3200, and your call will be directed to the correct area.

Tony Bisignano, Director of Human Resources

  • Directs the operations of the Human Resources Department.
  • Attends external meetings representing the department.
  • Serves as Legislative Coordinator for the Board of Supervisors

Sara Loffredo, HR Administrative Assistant - Ext. 3201  email her!

  • Provides clerical support to the Director and the Human
    Resources staff.

  • Schedules pre-employment physicals and works closely with
    new employees.

  • Processes all internal and external job vacancies.

  • Administers the county's Commuter Choice Plan and responds to
    bus pass and parking questions/issues.

  • Processes the departmental bi-weekly payroll and payroll for the
    summer employment program

Gail Stevenson Human Resources Assistant -  Ext. 3360 email her!

  • Works closely with the employment manager and departments
     during the recruitment/selection process. 
  • Coordinates/oversees detention officer recruitments.
  • Schedules/conducts employment testing.
  • Administers the summer hire program; conducts interviews; and coordinates placements with various departments.

Kathy Hamre, Employment Manager - Ext. 3204 email her!

  • Oversees the County’s employment program which includes recruitment,
    selection and placement of new employees.
  • Coordinates job fairs.
  • Coordinates the annual Compensation Board meeting.
  • Actively involved with the City/County shared services program.

Mike Campbell, Labor Relations Manager – Ext. 3033 email him!

  • Represents management in the negotiations, interpretation, and
    administration of multiple collective bargaining units

  • Oversees and represents the county in administrative law

  • Reviews/investigates employee complaints and grievances

  • Works with employees requesting FMLA, disability and donated leave.

Frank Marasco, HR Assistant - Ext. 3232 email him!

  • Processes PAF’s for the memorandum of appointments.
  • Prepares and distributes the memorandum of appointments for
     board approval.
  • Inputs new hires/employee changes into People Soft/JDE payroll
     system. 
  • Works closely with the labor relations manager on issues such as
    donated, military and FMLA leaves.

Lola Evans, HR Analyst - Ext. 3203 email her! 

             

  • Coordinates Polk County’s deferred compensation program.
  • Administers Polk County’s employee medical, dental and life
     insurance benefits.
  • Responds to employee requests on issues related to benefits including
    health and life insurance, employee eligibility and enrollment, and
    distribution of policies.
  • Coordinates new employee orientation.

Pam Veach, Compensation Administrator - Ext. 3686 email her!

  • Administers the county-wide classification and compensation
    system.
  • Maintains the County’s organizational charts.
  • Conducts organizational studies.
  • Conducts job audits.
  • Develops job descriptions.
  • Develops the annual Affirmative Action Plan.

Patty Plummer, HR Enterprise Analyst - Ext. 3860 email her!

 

  • Directs and leads the operations of the PeopleSoft/JDE/Enterprise
    One environment as it relates to the department’s needs.
  • Acts as HR liaison to IT on implementation of technology projects.
  • Coordinates resolution of software system problems with the IT division.

Human Resources Department Contact

111 Court Ave, Suite 390
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 286-3200
Fax: (515) 286-3316
Department Hours: 8am- 5pm, Mon.-Fri.

 

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Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments at humanres@polkcountyiowa.gov