Human Resources Policies and Procedures

The following resources detail the many rules and mandates associated with Human Resources transactions.

Merit System Rules (PDF)

The Merit System Rules is a document that contains the rules that govern our personnel practices. The Merit System Rules have been approved by the Board of Supervisors.

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County Charter

The People of the County of Santa Clara, adopt this Charter to facilitate the governing of the county, promote equal justice and enable our elected and appointed officers to meet the social, economic, physical and environmental needs and goals of the people.

Federal and State Labor Posters

There are various Federal and State labor posters that are required to be posted in the workplace.

HR Practices Manual

Human Resources practices often pull information from many source documents, such as Merit System Rules, provisions in the Salary Ordinance, County policies, and labor contracts. This manual will provide the sources of information that personnel rules are based on.

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Hiring Manager Recruitment Tools

Recruitment Process for Hiring Managers, Hiring Options for Managers, and FAQs for Hiring Managers

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HR Policies and Procedures

Executive Management Initiated Classification Study Policy, Classification Principles Policy, Disqualifying Applicants Who Are Former Employees Policy, Ingrade Policy, Bilingual Test and Annual Audit Procedures, Bilingual Pay - Test Request Form, Examination Policy, Board Aides Transferring into Classified Positions

Human Resources Forms

Bilingual Pay/Test Request, Alternate Work Schedule Request, Work Out Of Class, WOOC Assignment to Vacant Code Approval, Promotional Rating (General), 2nd or 3rd Step Ingrade Appointment, 4th or 5th Step Ingrade Appointment, New Employee Checklist, Employee Separation Checklist, Add & Delete - Admin, Add & Delete - Formal, Delegation of Authority to Add and Delete Positions

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Quick Links

Access to NEOGOV Online Job Application Account Job Opportunities Transfer Band Calculator Employment Opportunities Summary Report MOU's & MOA's