HR Policies and Procedures

Human Resources Policy and Procedure Manual

The City of Roswell Human Resources Policy and Procedure Manual was adopted by City Council on June 9, 2014.

The City of Roswell reviews and updates the Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual on approximately an annual basis. The most recent revisions were approved by City Council on December 11, 2023.

These changes take effect immediately. If you have any questions or concerns about these changes to the Human Resources Policies & Procedures Manual, please contact hr@roswellgov.com.

December 11, 2023 Revision Summary

This year’s revisions are needed for legal compliance, clarification of HR policies and procedures, and policy changes.

Some of the highlights of the changes include:

• Chapter 4 – Introductory Period
  • A newly promoted or hired employee’s introductory period will now be 6 months (previously 12 months); Non-certified police officers and communication officers will be an exception to the 6 months, they will still be subject to 12 months. This also applies to promotional Performance Appraisals. All full-time employees will be eligible for merit increases at 6 months unless the introductory period has been extended.
• Chapter 10 – Holidays
  • The City of Roswell will now provide two more official paid holidays on which City offices will be closed. The two added holidays are Christmas Eve and Spring Holiday (observed on Good Friday).
    • Please note, the 2023 Christmas Eve holiday will be observed on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 (the 2023 Christmas Day holiday is observed on Monday, December 25, 2023).
• Chapter 11 – Separation
  • When an employee submits their notice of resignation, PTO, Special PTO or Comp Hours are not to be used during the last two weeks of employment.