Welcome to the St. Joseph County Human Resources Official Website

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Human Resources office is responsible for problem-solving/counseling; employee relations; benefit plans; develop and administer uniform personnel policies and procedures; maintain personnel records; prepare special reports required by Federal and State government; ensure compliance with local, state and federal employment laws; monitor worker’s compensation and group medical claims; administer flex benefit and compensation plans; training and development and labor relations.

This site will be helpful to you in finding:

• Employment Opportunities
• Application(s) necessary to apply for employment
• Tort Claim Letter and Form to file for personal injury and property damage

For existing employees of St. Joseph County Government the following may be found on this site:  (Contact Human Resources for User ID and Password)

• 2005 Policy and Benefits manual
• Health Insurance and Benefits Information
• Holiday schedule
• Periodic updates

Hours: 
The Human Resource Department hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Employees are encouraged to schedule appointments to ensure availability of staff.  Appointments may be scheduled outside regular office hours.

Address:
St. Joseph County Human Resources
227 West Jefferson Blvd.
7th Floor County-City Building
South Bend, IN 46601

Phone: 574-235-9547
Fax: 574-245-6602

Staff:
Phyllis M. Emmons - Human Resources Director
Jennifer S. Covyeou - HR Generalist
Tori Malone - HR Specialist
Jim Wickey - Worker’s Compensation/Liability Claims Investigator
Mary Arndt - Worker’s Compensation/Liability Claims Investigator
Peter J. Agostino - Deputy Attorney