Welcome to Human Resources

The Human Resources Department is a strategic partner to every department in the City of Newton, helping our public servants deliver excellent services to our community every day. We focus on people, culture, and compliance so employees can focus on serving our residents with professionalism, integrity, and care.

Honoring Newton’s Public Servants

City employees keep Newton running: maintaining safe streets and parks, protecting public safety, caring for our most vulnerable neighbors, and delivering the many services that make our city a great place to live and work. We are proud to support this dedicated workforce and recognize the expertise, compassion, and innovation they bring to their roles each day.

Our commitment is to create a work environment where employees feel respected, supported, and equipped to do their best work in service to the community.

Our Role as a Strategic Partner

Human Resources is a collaborative partner to leaders and staff across the city, aligning people practices with Newton’s mission and values. We provide professional HR services in areas such as:

- Talent acquisition and onboarding  

- Classification, compensation, and labor relations  

- Employee benefits, wellness, and leave administration  

- Training, development, and performance support  

- Employee and labor relations, policy guidance, and compliance  

We work closely with departments to anticipate workforce needs, support organizational change, and foster a positive, inclusive culture where employees can grow and thrive.

Our Values: Integrity, Ethics, Service

Our work is grounded in integrity, ethics, equity, and respect for every employee. We strive for transparent, consistent processes and fair treatment, and we are committed to listening, problem-solving, and continuous improvement in all that we do.

By putting people first, we strengthen Newton’s ability to deliver high-quality, responsive services to our residents.

Working for the City of Newton

A career with the City of Newton is an opportunity to make a real impact in a mission-driven, community-focused organization. Our employees benefit from:

- Meaningful work that directly serves our community  

- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits  

- Support for learning, growth, and career development  

- A culture that values collaboration, inclusion, and public service  

We are committed to supporting candidates and future talent throughout the hiring process with clear communication, timely updates, and helpful resources at every step.

Explore Benefits and Careers

Use this page as your starting point to access key HR information and services:

- Current Employee Benefits: Learn about your health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs, and access forms and resources.

- Career Opportunities: View current job openings, create a profile, and apply to join the City of Newton team.

- Policies and Resources: Find HR policies, contracts, and tools that support you in your role.

- Access collective bargaining agreements and other helpful resources. 

Whether you are a current employee, a manager, or someone exploring a future career with the City of Newton, we are here to partner with you and support your success.