Municipal HR Resources
Overview
CRCOG’s Municipal Services Resource page offers local governments a hub of Human Resources tools, making it easy to share resources, exchange knowledge, and explore opportunities with other municipalities.
For more information or to contribute to our example databases, please contact:
Kim Bona at 860-724-4292 or via email.
Salary Survey
Please use your CCM Member account to access the survey platform. For this information, contact Max Friedman at mfriedman@ccm-ct.org.
Resources and Model Documents
Downloadable templates and reference materials to assist municipalities with HR policies, procedures, and compliance efforts.
Model Documents
Model Job Descriptions
- Assessor
- Chief Building Official
- Chief Elected Official
- Chief of Police
- Director of Finance
- Director of Human Resources
- Director of Human Services
- Director of Information Technology
- Director of Parks and Recreation
- Director of Public Works
- Director of Senior Center
- Economic Development Director
- Executive Administrative Assistant
- Fire Chief
- Fire Marshal
- Health Director
- Library Director
- Purchasing Agent
- Risk Manager
- Tax Collector
- Town Clerk
- Town Engineer
- Town Manager
- Town Planner
Model Municipal Employment Application
HR Best Practices
Workplace Investigations
Progressive Discipline Process
Employee Reviews and Evaluations
Employment Interviews
Additional Resources
Training and HR Consultants
CRCOG has an on-call Human Resources Consultant available for municipalities. The contract includes: Class and Compensation Studies, Training, Investigations and General HR Management. The Human Resources Consulting Group (HRCG) is available on a competitively bid Request for Proposal for all CRCOG Purchasing Council members to use.
Contact Robin Imbrogno at (203) 881-1755 for more information.
Services include:
Workshops: HRCG deliver a variety of training programs including sexual harassment, workplace diversity, performance management, labor laws, and more.
Benefit Management: HRCG provides benefit administration as an outsourced service, designing appropriate benefit plans, securing providers, managing open enrollments, reconciling all payments and invoices, and notifying you of upcoming changes.
HR Services: Compensation studies, workplace investigations, employee handbook review/maintenance, background checks, OSHA and worker’s comp reporting, policy development, unemployment/COBRA/FMLA Administration
Payroll: HRCG provides payroll and payroll administrative services, including Tax Management and Leading edge HCM Technology.
Additional Services: HRCG provides comprehensive solutions and expert resources to help you manage your workforce and be compliant with the ever-changing employment laws and regulation.
Web Links
- Connecticut Public Employer Labor Relations Association (ConnPELRA)
The Connecticut Public Employer Labor Relations Association is a non profit association formed as a resource for labor relations professionals working for municipalities, state agencies, boards of education and other public agencies. ConnPELRA is an affiliate of NPELRA, the premier national public employer labor relations group. Through their newsletter, trainings and online activities, NPELRA provides the latest national information and networking opportunities to members. - International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA)
Serving HR professionals since 1906, IPMA-HR is a resource for comprehensive and timely HR industry news, jobs, policies, resources, education, and professional development opportunities.- IPMA-Connecticut Chapter
The Connecticut Chapter of IPMA-HR strives to: enhance professional development, recognition and partnerships; provide quality, cost effective programs for continuing education on current HR issues; and develop opportunities for professional growth and networking.
- IPMA-Connecticut Chapter
- Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), founded in 1906, represents public finance officials throughout the United States and Canada. The association’s more than 20,000 members are federal, state/provincial, and local finance officials deeply involved in planning, financing, and implementing thousands of governmental operations in each of their jurisdictions. GFOA’s mission is to advance excellence in public finance. - Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest HR professional society, representing 285,000 members in more than 165 countries. Visit their website to find HR news, state and local legal updates, resources and tools including sample interview questions, job descriptions, policies and guides, learning and career opportunities, upcoming event information and so much more!- SHRM-Connecticut Chapter
The Connecticut SHRM HR Council is an affiliate organization of the Society for Human Resource Management, serving SHRM National Members, Local Chapter Members, and HR Professionals in Connecticut. Visit the site for a statewide calendar of events as well as information on obtaining HR professional certification and available study courses. - Human Resource Association of Central Connecticut
An affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the largest chapter in the state, HRACC serves all of Greater Hartford, and the broader Central Connecticut area. Its website is an on-going service to its members and visitors and provides a wealth of information about HRACC, including a review of upcoming monthly programs, volunteer opportunities, an up-to-date membership directory (for members only), various committees, and much more.
- SHRM-Connecticut Chapter
- U.S. Department of Labor-Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau’s Occupational Outlook Handbook is a source of career information covering duties, education and training, work environment (including physical demands), pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations. - CT Department of Labor
An online information center for workforce services and programs. Download and print Connecticut and Federal labor posters here. - CT Department of Administrative Services-Human Resources
DAS’ Human Resources page highlights HR business rules and regulations, including statewide policies and notices that apply to all state employees. From here, you can link to: DAS/Statewide HR Management statutes, regulations, manuals and memos, Office of Labor Relations (OLR) memos and contracts, and Comptroller’s memos. - Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
Visit the site to sign up for training sessions and find municipal labor resources, HR related research bulletins, infokits and other statewide program opportunities.
Interview Panel Directory
If you are seeking interview panelists, please contact Kim Bona and provide the job position for which you are conducting interviews.
Questions?
For information or Questions on CRCOG’s Municipal HR Resources, please contact:
Kim Bona, Program Manager
350 Church Street, Third Floor
Hartford, CT 06106
860-724-4292