Human Resources/Personnel

Welcome to the City of Starkville Human Resources page!  We are here to assist current, future, and past employees with employment related needs.  The City of Starkville is proud of its diverse, 300 + member workforce, who serves the community through professional, administrative, public safety, technical, clerical, skilled labor, and trades work.

As Human Resource Professionals, we have moved beyond the traditional roles of personnel management, to become partners, and pioneers in delivering value to the customers whom we serve. We’re focused on creating the practices that allow employees to contribute their very best and realize their full potential. We’re committed to being a strategic partner with all City departments and serving as change agents in an effort to build a dynamic and highly effective organization, as well as ensuring the City has the talent and resources needed to provide great services to the community.

Our mission is: To provide leadership and operational support to City departments, to enhance their ability to recruit and retain a qualified, diverse workforce and to effectively manage business risks.