The Human Resources Department strives to provide a safe, healthy and positive working environment for City of Albany employees.  The Department's primary responsibilities include benefits administration, classification and compensation, labor and employee relations, recruitment and selection, organizational development and training, and workers compensation administration.  Human Resources also serves as a resource for former City of Albany employees, potential new employees through the recruitment and selection process, and other government agencies.

The Human Resources (HR) Office is responsible for coordinating the personnel systems and functions for the City of Albany.

The EEO-4 Report is updated each odd numbered year.  The report listed below is effective as of June 30, 2023.

The City of Albany is a workforce that includes approximately 56 percent Caucasian, 17 percent Asian American, 15 percent Hispanic, 11 percent African American, and 1 percent Hawaiian. The full breakdown by gender appears below, showing how this diversity carries through our organization. 

 

The City of Albany is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. 

The HR team opens recruitments for vacant or soon-to-be vacant positions with established classification (job titles). To view our Job Classifications, follow this link. Interested individuals can view current employment opportunities here. The examination process for a position varies and applicants who best align with our department needs for open positions will be invited to participate in the examination process.

The City of Albany manages their workers’ compensation program through a TPA (Third Party Administrator). In order to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, our Human Resources Department provides easy access to our Company Nurse Injury Hotline and created an injury reporting system to streamline the process. Click here to access our Company Nurse Hotline flyer.
 
The HR Department also supports the City with Risk Management, verification of employment, disability, and unemployment claims.
 
All verification of employment requests must include a signed authorization release from that is mailed or emailed to:
 
City of Albany
Human Resources Department
Attn: VOE
1000 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
or
Emailed to: HR@Albanyca.org
 
The emailed copy of the Employment Verification form along with a signed Authorization Release form must be in PDF Format.
 
Please allow for five (5) working days for a response from the time the Employment Verification is received by Human Resources.
 
The City of Albany follows Federal, State, and Cal/OSHA policies. View our workplace postings through the hyperlinks below:

• State of California Workplace Poster
• Cal/OSHA Workplace Safety Posters
• Safety & Health Protection on the Job

Salary and Benefit Administration for Current Employees

The Human Resources Department administers the salary and benefit programs for the City. 

Salaries

• Salary Schedule (Effective 01/08/2024)

Benefits

•  2024 Benefits Booklet
• Elected Officials Benefits Resolution

Employment Relations, Labor Negotiations and Contract Administration
The HR Office administers employment relations by serving as a resource for all employees. An open door is maintained for employees to come in and discuss any concerns or questions they may have about their positions, working conditions, relationships with coworkers and managers, and other related topics.

The City’s bargaining groups include SEIU (Service Employees International Union, Local 1021), AFFA (Albany Fire Fighters' Association) and APOA (Albany Peace Officers' Association).  Each group negotiates a labor agreement, known as an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) or contract, with the City.  The HR Office administers contract negotiations.

Bargaining Unit Agreements

Albany Fire Fighters Association (AFFA) 
Memorandum of Understanding between The City of Albany and the Albany Fire Fighters Association (January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023) 

Albany Peace Officers Association (APOA) 
Memorandum of Understanding between The City of Albany and the Albany Peace Officers Association (November 1, 2019 – October 31, 2024)

Service Employees International Union, Local 1021 (SEIU) 
Memorandum of Understanding between The City of Albany and the Service Employees International Union, Local 1021. (January 2, 2024 - September 30, 2026)

Management and Confidential Employees Compensation & Benefits Plan
Management and Confidential Employees Benefits Booklet (Revised May 2022)

Elected Officials Compensation & Benefits Plan
Elected Officials Benefits Booklet (Revised December 15, 2014)

Follow this link to view our Department locations, contact information, and hours of operation.  Office hours by Department vary.

If you are looking for additional help, please search visit the Staff Directory to connect with a team member. View the City Staff Directory.