Human Resources

Mission Statement

Mission Statement
Provide quality HR services that enable the City of Gary to attract, support, retain and develop the diverse talent needed to achieve the City’s mission and vision.

Vision Statement
Our vision is to be recognized as a preferred employer of high quality professionals nationwide by providing excellence in human resource services to all internal and external customers.

Core Values
Guides our behavior; governs how we will work together as we carry out the mission and vision.


Wendy McLaurin
Director of Human Resources
401 Broadway, Suite 105
Gary, IN 46402

Phone: (219) 881-1346
Fax: (219) 882-2320

Value Statements

Excellence
– We pursue of the highest quality in any undertaking, process, and service that results in optimal performance.

Openness
– We are willing to consider and receive constructive criticism to improve and adapt to change.

Improvement
– We are committed to create a culture of ongoing assessment to continuously enhance the quality of personnel, organizational results, performances, and processes.

Teamwork
– We are empowered employees working collaboratively and collectively toward achieving successful outcomes for a common goal of the mission and vision.

Wellness – We are committed to cultivating the healthy physical, social, and emotional well-being of all in the work environment.

Integrity
– We conduct business in accordance to the highest standards of professional behavior and ethics.

Respect
– We embrace each individual’s unique talents, and honor diverse life and work styles with a spirit of cooperation.

Service – We provide all customers with meaningful, thoughtful, positive interactions with a high standard of professionalism.

Trustworthiness
– We provide all customer reliable services that protect the privacy and confidentiality of information.

Human Resource Staff (HRS)

QIANA WATSON (BENEFITS MANAGER)
qwatson@gary.gov Ext.16470

City Group Life
Medical, Dental, & Vision for all City Employees
Medical Insurance for Police and Fire Pensioners
Cobra, AFLAC, American Fidelity, Valic, Disability


CHANCIE THOMPSON (BENEFITS LEAVE AND WELLNESS COORDINATOR)
cthompson@gary.gov  Ext. 16484

Manage Request for FMLA, Questions, Concerns
Workers Compensation-First Incident Reports
Unemployment
HR Claims & Vendor Contracts
Wellness Coordinator


JACQUELINE HAIRSTON (DEPUTY DIRECTOR)
jhairston@gary.gov  Ext. 16500

Assist Directors with New Hire Interviews & Exit Interviews
Set up Drug Testing
Personnel Policy Questions
Personnel & Grievance Hearing
Assist with Retirees Pension Questions
Day to Day Policies relating to all phases of personnel activity
Assistance in all HR areas listed above



PATRICE HEATH (HR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT)
pheath@gary.gov  Ext. 16472

Employment Verification New, Former, Employees
Employee ID Badges
Employee Address Changes in ADP
Submission of Valic Request
Admin Assistant to the Executive Director/Maintains Calendar



ANITA RAY (TRAINING SPECIALIST) Part-Time
aray@gary.gov  Ext. 16501

Implementation of the City General Training
Employee Training
New Hire Typing Test, & Written Test
Complete Surveys for Training
Performance Appraisal



WENDY MCLAURIN (INTERIM DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES)
wmlaurin@gary.gov  Ext. 16481

Consultant to Mayor, Support to City Employees
Administration, Management,  & Personnel Policy Questions
Liaison for staff and management conflicts
Grievance Hearings, Union Meetings
Administration of Employee Assistance (EAP)
Day to Day Policies relating to all phases of personnel activity
Assistance in all HR areas listed above

Wellness Initiative
The City of Gary is committed to the health and welfare of its employees. It is our vision and goal through each wellness initiative to assist employees in taking charge of their Health and Life. We encourage our employees to “Bee Healthy”, it’s a better way to live!

Mission
“The mission of the City of Gary Wellness Committee is to create a healthier lifestyle to improve personal health and wellness to eventually decrease healthcare costs through prevention. We strive to promote a worksite culture that supports employees’ desire to make healthy lifestyle choices.”

Vision

The City of Gary Wellness Committee vision is to implement lunch and learns and other activities to encourage employees to make healthier choices. To create a safe, healthy work environment for all employees. To encourage employees to take charge of their health and life. To inspire employees to utilize the Hudson and Campbell Sports and Fitness Center.

Goals and Objectives

  • To promote 100% employee participation in Wellness Activities.
  • Ensure that all Wellness Services are available to each employee in a fair and impartial manner.
  • Offer discount membership rates to all City of Gary Employees for The Hudson Campbell Sports and Fitness Center.
  • Improving employee morale.
  • Reduce absenteeism and improving attendance rate from previous years.
  • Reduce diabetic and heart risk by walking away the stress and 10000 steps initiative.
  • Reduce Family Medical Leave by 10% from previous years.
  • Continue partnership with Onsite Health and other 3rd party vendors.
  • Strengthening the mind and body with Zumba classes twice a week.

JOIN OUR TEAM

EMPLOYMENT

Please be sure to allocate at least thirty (30) minutes to apply for the position or positions for which you are interested.

Prior to starting this process, you will need the following information:

  • Education credentials
  • Employment information for up to four (4) previous employers
  • At least three (3) references (name, address, and phone number)

Please note that you have the ability to electronically attach resumes and reference materials to the online application. A position does not need to be open for you to apply, as we keep all applications on file for one year. Applications on file can be reviewed by the Human Resources Manager when an opening occurs.

Applications will not be processed or saved unless the application is completed in its entirety.

Again, thank you for considering employment with the City of Gary! Click the Join our Team! link to begin your application process. For questions regarding applications contact the City of Gary Human Resources Department at (219) 881-1346.

Department of Labor Employment RIGHTS (Posters)

Employee Access

Welcome to Employee Access: City of Gary employees are encouraged to access Employee Access while away from work to stay current with important personal information.

Employees will have access to:

  • Pay Information - current and previous pay stubs
  • Receive email and/or text notification when pay stubs are ready to view.
  • W-4 Information - Current Federal, State, and County W-4 information on file
  • Benefits & Pension
  • View and print W2's
  • Submit changes to W-4's, State, address, etc.
CLICK HERE | EMPLOYEE ACCESS PORTALCLICK HERE | EMPLOYEE TRAINING

Benefit Programs

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life
  • PERF-INPRS/Retirement Plan
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Provider Access

www.aimbenefits.org

Use the 2021 Self Service Online Enrollment Guide to register

Enrollment

To Enroll or Make changes to AFLAC, use this link to Schedule a Virtual Meeting with an AFLAC Agent: https://calendly.com/sayoaflac/gary2020?month=2020-11

To Enroll, Continue Flex Spending Accounts, or make changes to American Fidelity or Texas Life policies, use this link to Schedule a Virtual Meeting with an American Fidelity Agent:
https://enroll.americanfidelity.com/E3BC566F

To Enroll or Make Changes to Colonial policies, use the Colonial Benefits Enrollment link to register: https://www.employeenavigator.com/benefits/Account/Register

To Enroll or make changes to Empower or Great West, use the link to schedule a meeting with the Empower Plan Advisor Moises Flores:  https://virtual_meeting_w_moises_il.empowermytime.com/

Benefits Contacts

  • City of Gary Insurance Office
    219-881-1350

  • AFLAC
    1-800-992-3522
    Rich Fuoss  219-805-4351
  • AIG / VALIC
    1-800-448-2542
    Branch Office: 219-756-6104
  • American Fidelity
    1-800-662-1113
  • Cigna Dental
    1-800-244-6224
  • Cigna Vision
    1-877-478-7557
  • Colonial
    Company Identifier:
    City-of-Gary
    1-800-325-4368

  • Employee Assistance & Work/Life Support Program
    1-888-371-1125
  • Empower / Great West
    1-800-701-8255
  • INPRS / PERF *(Retirement)
    1-844-464-6777
  • Principal Voluntary Life Insurance
    1-800-843-1371
  • Professional Claims Management
    1-800-590-6500
  • Texas Life
    1-800-283-9233
  • United Healthcare Medical
    1-866-844-4864
  • UNUM / Provident Life Insurance
    1-800-679-3054

Administrative Staff

401 Broadway, Suite 105
Gary, IN 46402
Phone: (219) 881-1346



Wendy McLaurin
Director of HR
wmclaurin@gary.gov


Patrice Heath
Administrative Assistant
pheath@gary.gov


Jacqueline L. Hairston
Deputy Director
jhairston@gary.gov


Qiana Watson
Benefits Manager
Qwatson@gary.gov

Chancie Thompson III
Benefits Leave/Wellness Coordinator

cthompson@gary.gov


Anita Ray
Training Specialist
Aray@gary.gov