Human Resources

Jennifer Harrell is the Human Resources Director. She performs managerial and administrative work focused on planning, organizing, and directing a comprehensive human resources management program for the City of Hendersonville. 

Meredith Troughton is the Assistant Human Resources Director. She is responsible for assisting in the management and administrative work focused on planning, organizing, and directing a comprehensive human resources management program for the City of Hendersonville. Emphasis of work is on planning, directing, organizing, and evaluating comprehensive employee development, wellness, service excellence programs 

Deanna VanWyk is the Payroll & Benefits Officer. She is is responsible for planning, coordinating and administering the employee payroll, benefits and other Human Resource functions. 

Steve Alverson is the Risk & Safety Officer. He is responsible for planning, coordinating and administering various risk management programs including employee safety, worker's compensation, property and liability. 

Jessica Pomerleau is the Recruitment & Retention Officer. She is responsible for planning, directing and administering in the areas of recruitment, onboarding, off boarding and retention.

It is the mission of Human Resources to:

• Invest in our growing workforce
• Advocate for employee empowerment
• Ensure diversity
• Stimulate open communication
• Create a safe work environment
• Promote employee wellness.

The City of Hendersonville is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap. The City of Hendersonville prohibits discrimination based on any of these characteristics.

View Employment Opportunities with the City of Hendersonville.