The Human Resource Department coordinates functions that support the hiring and retention of employees. Through effective recruiting methods such as assessment centers and coordinating the selection interview process, the Human Resources staff assists management in hiring the best employees. By overseeing the various employee benefit programs, through contract renewal, open enrollment, and assisting employees with benefit questions, the department maintains a benefits program that is competitive.
The department also provides policy interpretation while keeping the Employee Handbook and Benefit Highlight booklet current. The Human Resources staff also supports the organization by coordinating training, recognition, wellness, and performance evaluation programs for new and existing employees.
Benefits
Medical Insurance
The City of West Jordan offers employees a comprehensive HDHP medical plan with a choice of networks. Included with our qualified HDHP, the City provides employees with a generous upfront HSA contribution and match. Employees who elect not to enroll in one of the medical plans because they have other insurance coverage are eligible to receive the medical cash-out.
Dental Insurance
Even employees who opt out of medical coverage are still eligible for dental coverage. The City also offers dental insurance through Educator’s Mutual (EMI). Insurance premiums are paid with pre-tax dollars.
Paid Time Off
Employees accrue PTO, starting at 152 hours per year up to 248 hours per year, based on years of service with the City. Employees may utilize PTO for vacations, recovery from illness, personal appointments, family emergencies, leisurely activities, or other purposes to support the employee’s well-being.
Holidays
Employees receive 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holidays per year.
Group Life Insurance and AD&D
The group term life insurance is provided for all full-time and ¾-time employees. The amount of basic life insurance is 3 times the annual salary, plus $10,000 up to a maximum of $260,000. This benefit is City paid..
Long-Term Disability
The City provides long-term disability insurance to full-time and ¾-time employees. This benefit will pay 66.675% of earnings up to $10,500 per month. Police officers and Firefighters injured in the line of duty will receive 100% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $10,500 per month.
Retirement
In most cases, the City of West Jordan contributes a minimum of 17.85% of your salary toward your Utah Retirement Systems pension plan. Employees hired prior to June 30, 2011, are enrolled in the Tier I Public Employee, Public Safety, or Fire Retirement System. Employees hired after July 1, 2011, are enrolled in the Tier 2 Retirement Public Employee or Public Safety Retirement System. In addition to your Utah Retirement Systems pension, the City of West Jordan provides employees with a 2% match into a 401(a) account with Nationwide. The match is 50% of the employee contribution to a 457(b) plan up to 2% with no vesting period.
We offer both Traditional and Roth 457 plans with both Nationwide and Utah Retirement Systems in which employees can contribute. In addition to the 457(b), we also allow contributions to 401(k), IRA, and Deemed Roth IRA plans.
Health Savings Account (HSA)
The City of West Jordan offers and generously funds a Health Savings Account for employees on the high deductible medical plan. HSA accounts are a wonderful way to use tax-free money for medical and dental expenses
Additional Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Down Payment Assistance Program
- Employee Health Center
- Identity Protection
- Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness Benefits
