The Frederick County Department of Human Resources administers comprehensive programs aimed at attracting, motivating, and retaining a professional and industrious workforce.

The Human Resources Department serves approximately 785 full-time and 250 part-time local government employees with:

  • Recruitment, selection, and retention plans;
  • Compensation and benefit programs;
  • Performance management;
  • Employee relations;
  • Policy development and interpretation;
  • Organizational development; and
  • Compliance of employment law.
    Our Mission:

    The County of Frederick Human Resources Department is a business partner, working with and for the departments within the county. We are committed to providing innovative, practical human resource solutions that address business issues. We are dedicated to developing, implementing, and supporting programs and processes which add value to the county and its employees, while staying committed to the county's key business drivers — its management and prosperity for its citizens.