Human Resources performs a variety of services that support Guilford County’s mission to provide efficient, effective, responsive government that meets the public’s needs and improves the community. Areas of management and functional expertise include:
- Talent Acquistion
- Employee Relations
- Learning and Organizational Development
- Classification and Compensation
- Benefits
- Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
The Human Resources Department also:
- Promotes Guilford County as an employer of choice
- Manages compliance procedures with internal rules, policies and regulations; and state, federal and local laws
- Reviews and processes various human resources, timekeeping and payroll transactions
- Develops and monitors the County’s annual health care budget*
- Maintains required personnel records
- Creates a variety of standardized and ad hoc reports in response to internal and external requests
- Creates and analyzes statistical reports in response to requests from County Commissioners, departments, other governmental entities, and media
Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The county is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind.
*Funding for group insurance premium expenses for retirees enrolled under the county’s Retiree Health Insurance Program is included within the Human Resources Departmental budget.
Additional Information
Internship Opportunities
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the heart of local government? Look no further than our Guilford County Internship Program!
Here’s what to expect if you become a Guilford County intern:
- Continuous learning
- Diverse experiences
- Meaningful impact
- Networking opportunities
Visit Job Alerts! | My Career @ Guilford County to register to receive an email notification when an internship is posted. If you are seeking a Public Health or Social Services internship for class credit, you can also call us at 336-641-3324 for more information.
Please select the links below to view/download the 2023 EEO Report.
Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind.
This link leads to the machine readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data. UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Guilford County Government.
To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided: transparency-in-coverage.uhc.com
Guilford County offices will be closed in observance of the holidays listed below.
| Holiday | Observance Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day 2025 | January 1, 2025 | Wednesday |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | January 20, 2025 | Monday |
| Good Friday | April 18, 2025 | Friday |
| Memorial Day | May 26, 2025 | Monday |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2024 | Thursday |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2025 | Friday |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 | Monday |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2025 | Tuesday |
| Thanksgiving | November 27 & 28, 2025 | Thursday & Friday |
| Christmas | December 24, 25 & 26, 2025 | Wednesday, Thursday & Friday |
Contact HR
Address: 201 S. Greene St.
Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone Number: 336-641-3324
We are Open: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.