About Us

The Human Resources & Risk Management Department supports the Town Leadership Team in providing highly relevant guidance and coaching on a wide array of people issues and supports TOA employees by providing a robust series of services and benefits, seeking to make Town of Avon an attractive workplace.  HR maintains currency on best HR practices in the municipal world, and in our geography, and works to keep all HR staff current on HR practices in general by providing continuing education opportunities.

The Human Resources Department provides human resource support to all Town departments in the areas of :

• Human Resources
  • Compensation and benefits administration
  • HR technology, innovation, and employee records
  • Organizational culture and values
  • Employee relations and performance management
  • Policy development and compliance
  • Recruitment, selection and retention
  • Employee classification
  • Employee training and development
• Risk Management and Safety
  • General safety
  • Workers' compensation
  • Property and casualty
  • Pre-employment and random drug and alcohol program