Columbus Personnel Department

123 Washington Street · Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: (812) 376-2570 · Fax: (812) 376-2579
Office Open: 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday - Friday

Columbus Personnel Department

About the Department

The Personnel Department is responsible for 540 employees. The department takes applications, makes job postings, completes interviews and assists other departments with personnel and productivity issues.

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Personnel Department to recruit, train, support, and retain the most capable and productive City employees, while ensuring fair employment and equal opportunity under the law to all persons, within a conservative budget framework for taxpayers.

Additionally, the Department-

  • Maintains personnel files
  • Writes policy and administers the Employee Policy Booklet
  • Manages the Employee Complaint and Appeal Process
  • Maintains Accessibility plan for the City
  • Manages complaint and Appeal Process for accessibility issues
  • Conduct tours for school children and visiting dignitaries
  • Runs the annual United Way campaign for City employees
  • Represents the City on the Regional Workforce Development Board

Wellness Memberships For City Employees

The City will provide a variety of health promotion classes, activities and programs for full time City employees, their spouses and dependents to promote and support a healthy and productive lifestyle.

  • Columbus Fit
  • Curves for Women
  • Tipton Athletic Club- Racquet Sports and Fitness
  • CERA Land- Family Recreational Complex
  • Columbus Regional Hospital Wellness Programs- Exercise and Fitness
  • Total Fitness Club- Fitness and Conditioning
  • Ko's Martial Arts

The Facility Committee

Improvements and care for the building is provided at the direction of the Columbus City Hall Facility Committee.