Human Resources

The Human Resources Department provides personnel administration consistent with carrying out County policies and procedures relating to all phases of human resources. Such personnel components as recruitment, selection, position clarification, compensation, employee relations, benefits, training, and safety are services provided by the Human Resources Department.

Currituck County Government is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. The Human Resources Department assures fair treatment of applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel administration. This is accomplished through teamwork and high employee morale.

What This Department Does

• Assists County departments in the effective recruitment, selection, retention, development, and utilization of all County employees

• Processes job applications and personnel actions

• Interprets personnel policies and procedures

• Promotes and encourages a safe, healthy, productive, and suitable work environment for all County employees

• Administers employee benefits, such as the health care benefit plan and the retirement plan

• Handles employee complaints and grievances not resolved through chain of command pursuant to the Personnel Policy

• Coordinates the performance appraisal process

• Issues payroll checks

• Handles workers compensation claims

• Files employee or applicant ADA Title I claims/grievances

What This Department Does Not Do

• Interview and/or hire applicants for County departments

• Handle ADA Title 2-5 grievances

• Handle business relating to the public school system, state court system, or other state programs

The County of Currituck is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Contact Information

Derinda Leary, Director

P.O. Box 39

Currituck, NC 27929

Phone: 252-232-3228

Fax: 252-232-2141

E-mail: dleary@co.currituck.nc.us

Alisa Ward
P.O. Box 39
Currituck, NC 27929
Phone: 252-232-3228
Fax: 252-232-2141
E-mail: award@co.currituck.nc.us

The Human Resources office is located in the Historic Currituck County Courthouse, 153 Courthouse Rd., Currituck, NC.

Office Hours

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.