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Janelle Smith
Director of Human Resources | City of Berkeley
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About Janelle Smith
As the Human Resources Director for the City of Berkeley, I lead a full-service HR department dedicated to responsive, strategic, and equity-centered service for a diverse municipal workforce. I oversee labor and employee relations, recruitment, benefits, EEO, ADA and worker's compensation programs, safety, training, and transactions all in support of workforce development.A California-licensed attorney with deep expertise in employment law, negotiations, and organizational leadership, I bring a unique blend of legal and practical HR strategy to complex public-sector environments. My work focuses on strengthening labor partnerships, modernizing HR systems, and supporting departments in delivering high-quality public services.Before joining Berkeley, I served as Chief of Workforce Development at the East Bay Regional Park District, where I led HR modernization efforts, redesigned processes to reduce time-to-hire, launched new workforce development initiatives, and improved labor-management collaboration across a 1,000+ employee organization. Prior to that, as Employee Relations Manager for the City of Oakland, I oversaw labor negotiations, investigations, performance management, and compliance with state and federal employment laws.I am passionate about building equitable, compliant, and high-performing workplaces where people feel valued and supported and where HR is a strategic partner in organizational success. My leadership is rooted in integrity, transparency, and a commitment to public service.
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