Employee Relations FAQs
The Pinellas County Human Resources Department supports a workplace that offers high-quality service and reflects our diverse community. We value personal growth, fairness and cooperation. We empower our employees to anticipate and exceed their customers’ needs. Employee Relations is the division of HR that serves as the first point of contact for employees and supervisors who have questions or who need assistance with work-related matters.
What can Employee Relations provide guidance on?
- Coaching and Career Development
- Employee Counseling
- Performance Appraisals
- Conflict Resolution
- Discipline Process
- Grievance Process
- Policy Interpretation and Procedure
What other resources are available to County employees?
- Employee Advocate Program: The Employee Advocate Program helps employees resolve disputes.
- Employees’ Advisory Council (EAC): The EAC represents Classified Service employees. The council meets monthly and serves in an advisory capacity to the Personnel Board and the Director of Human Resources. It considers issues related to personnel, policies, rules and regulations affecting Pinellas County employees.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Disruptions in our personal lives can affect job performance. The EAP assists employees who are experiencing those issues. The program is part of Pinellas County employees’ group health benefits regardless of the health plan they are enrolled in.
Where can I learn more about Employee Relations and the resources available to County employees?
- Call (727) 464-3367 and select option 2.
- Email employee.relations@pinellas.gov.
- Visit Employee Relations.
- Stop by our Employee Relations office at Human Resources, 400 S. Fort Harrison Avenue, 4th floor, Clearwater.