Human Resources

 Joyce Ray Leon, Director

 555 Michigan Avenue, Suite 101
La Porte, IN  46350
Phone:  (219) 326-6808 ext 2203/2409
Fax:       (219) 362-3093

Office Hours:  8:00a.m-4:00p.m. Monday-Friday 

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An employment application is available here (PDF).

Our Motto 

 Meeting your employment and training needs, expeditiously, efficiently and effectively

 Our Mission

 The Department of Human Resources will:

 Be the catalyst in the HR competencies, providing effective communications, leadership behaviors, total quality management and operating cost leadership with products and services tailored to the specific County unit needs for appropriate linkages with
La Porte County Government Board of Commissioners and Council by . . .

 Ø  Exceeding our employees and prospective employees’ expectations with timely, professional, innovative and personalized service through the use of modern technology, superior products and efficient, well-trained staff;

 Ø  Providing employees with opportunities for professional growth, training and development, along with creative rewards based on superior performance;

 Ø  Enhancing the quality of life in our communities through involvement and leadership;

 Ø  Providing and promoting proficiency and diversity in staffing needs for the County units with quality, not quantity;

 Ø  Presenting a professional and positive impression to the communities of LaPorte County, Indiana as the Human Resources Department of choice, ultimately leading to the County of choice.

The Human Resources Department is responsible for managing the planning, development, implementation, promotion and administration of all personnel programs/activities for the entire human resources area, including recruitment/employment/staffing, training and development programs, career planning/development, benefits administration, employee services/relations, personnel records, strategic planning, equal employment opportunity programs/administration and policy and procedure matters.