Human Resources

The City of Hendersonville is home to more than 60,000 citizens and employs over 500 individuals. The City's workforce includes many functional areas that provide a wide range of services to the residents and visitors of Hendersonville, Tennessee. These services include, but are not limited to: police, fire, city parks, streets, building codes, engineering, planning, and economic development. Hendersonville is a great place to live, work and play. As employees of the City, we take pride in the "City by the Lake".

HR Mission Statement: The mission of our Human Resources Department is to help maximize our individual and organizational potential by creating and maintaining partnerships, developing and retaining an intelligent and motivated workforce, and creating a safe and healthy work environment for our employees making the City of Hendersonville the employer of choice.

The Hendersonville Human Resources department is responsible for providing comprehensive services to all City employees, job applicants, and the community.

Services

  • Management and administration of employee compensation and benefits.
  • Fair and consistent recruitment, selection, and retention program.
  • Development, implementation, and administration of City personnel rules and regulations.
  • Compliance with Federal, State, and Local labor and employment laws.
  • Professional development and training programs.
  • Maintenance of the City's personnel records.
  • Provide support to City departments relative to personnel matters to promote effective employee relations.
  • Administration of merit and employee recognition programs.
  • Workers' Compensation claims management.
  • Comprehensive Safety program to ensure a safe and secure working environment.

Employment with the City of Hendersonville offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you are interested in becoming a part of the City of Hendersonville team, review our Employment Opportunities page. Current job openings are posted as they become available.

The City of Hendersonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Hendersonville believes that employees should be provided with a working environment that enables each employee to be productive and to work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

The City expects and requires the cooperation of all employees in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.

Please contact the HR department with any questions concerning job openings, current employment, benefits, and other personnel matters.