City of Newark Division of Personnel – Newark, NJ

City of Newark Division of Personnel

The Division of Personnel, located within Newark City Hall at 920 Broad Street, serves as the central human resources hub for the municipal government. This office acts as the primary point of contact for employment verification services, ensuring that third-party requests regarding current and former city employees are processed accurately and securely. Beyond verification, the division manages the complete employee lifecycle, from recruitment and hiring to benefits administration and retirement processing.

Employment Services

• Employment Verification: Processing of requests from mortgage lenders, landlords, and credit agencies to verify the income and employment status of city workers.
• Civil Service Compliance: Administration of hiring practices in accordance with the New Jersey Civil Service Commission regulations to ensure fair and competitive recruitment.
• Records Management: Maintenance of official personnel files, service records, and history of employment for the city’s workforce.

Employee Support

• Benefits Administration: Management of health insurance, dental plans, and other fringe benefits for municipal employees and their dependents.
• Labor Relations: Coordination with union representatives and management of collective bargaining agreements to maintain a productive work environment.
• Onboarding: Facilitation of new hire orientation, background checks, and the processing of necessary identification documents.

External agencies seeking employment verification usually need to submit a signed release form from the employee. The office ensures the privacy of personnel data while meeting legal obligations for information disclosure.