The Human Resources Department is responsible for:

  • Ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures, labor contracts, and federal and state employment laws.
  • Providing guidance and consultation to management and employees in all human resources functions.
  • Supporting the goals and key objectives of City Council to fulfill the city’s workplace needs as economic conditions continue to change.

The Human Resources staff is fully committed to providing the support and services needed to facilitate recruitment, staffing, compensation, performance management, benefits, development and training, and labor relations. This includes maintaining effective working relationships with all city departments, outside organizations and the general public. 

Job descriptions, job interest cards, promotional opportunities

Department Contacts

General Information:

HRTeam@ci.richland.wa.us
(509) 942-7392
Fax: (509) 942-7345

 

Employment Verification:

For financial verification (loans, etc.) 

Payroll: (509) 942-7314
Fax: (509) 942-7688

Contact Payroll


For employment history-related verification

Human Resources: (509) 942-7392
Fax: (509) 942-7345

Contact Human Resources

 

Employee & Labor Relations / Recruiting / Benefits / Workers' Compensation:

Krysten Mabe
Human Resources Supervisor

Carla Friberg
Human Resources Generalist

Abby Cruse
Human Resources Generalist

Beth Whitton
Human Resources Specialist

Julie Davis
Human Resources Specialist