The mission of the Human Resources Department is to recruit and maintain an able and highly motivated work force and to assist the City government to operate in a financially responsible and fiscally sound manner by:

• Recruiting, orienting, and developing qualified and motivated employees dedicated to the service of the Auburn community through its City government
• Working closely with all departments on personnel matters
• Promoting fair and equitable application of personnel policies
• Assisting employees with work-related problems
• Coordinating a competitive compensation and benefits management program
• Encouraging open communication, active participation, and organizational identity
• Administering a comprehensive risk management program