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The Human Resources department provides a centralized source of support and assistance to the City related to its need for the management of human resources.

Human Resource Management

Specific functions include providing general personnel administration, recruitment and selection, training and development, health and wellness, employee relations, compensation and benefits administration, Human Relations Council, Youth Council, and a city-wide customer service program.

Risk Management

The Risk Management division provides services for the municipality that includes safety, liability insurance management, worker’s compensation, OSHA compliance, and third party claims against the City. In addition, this department implements goals and special projects as may be assigned by the City Council.

Contact Us

humanresources@salisburync.gov

Address:
132 N. Main St. (2nd Floor)
Salisbury, NC 28144

Office Hours:
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday

Administration: (704) 638-5217
Fax: (704) 638-8454

Ruth Kennerly

HR DIRECTOR

Ruth Kennerly

(704) 638-2168 

rchap@salisburync.gov

Ruth’s responsibilities include complex, professional work planning, organizing and directing the activities of the Human Resources Department including recruitment and selection, affirmative action, safety and worker's compensation and employee benefits administration, assisting the city manager with general management, supervision and coordinating the activities various city departments, citizens, other governmental organizations and outside agencies, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Souwan Kiengkham

HR BUSINESS PARTNER

Souwan Kiengkham

(704) 638-2116 

skien@salisburync.gov

Souwan serves as a strategic and technical human resources professional, supporting the City across a range of HR functions. His responsibilities include planning and administering city-wide recruitment, salary administration, onboarding, training and development, and managing the internship program. He also oversees HRIS updates and acts as a liaison to assigned departments, providing internal consultation and interpreting personnel policies and employment regulations.

 

Jennifer Silvia

HR BUSINESS PARTNER

Jennifer Silvia

(704) 638-5217 

jsilv@salisburync.gov

Jennifer is responsible for benefits administration, health & wellness, retirement, is a liaison to departments, and assisting with recruitment and retention. She also performs technical work assisting with reviewing and analyzing various documents, conducting research, policy administration, and assisting employees.

Turkessia Brown-Evans

HR BUSINESS PARTNER

Turkessia Brown-Evans

(704) 216-8012 

Turkessia.BrownEvans@salisburync.gov

Turkessia is responsible for city-wide training and development and is a liaison to several departments. She also performs technical work assisting with reviewing and analyzing various documents, conducting research, policy administration, and assisting employees.

Samuel Dean Ewart

HR SPECIALIST

Samuel (Dean) Ewart

(704) 638-2166 

Samuel.Ewart@salisburync.gov

Dean provides specialized administrative and program support for the City’s Human Resources Department. Key responsibilities include assisting with recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding; maintaining employee records; responding to inquiries from staff and the public; and ensuring accurate data entry into HR and payroll systems. The role also supports internal communication, processes invoices, manages supplies, and ensures compliance with applicable policies and laws.

Jason Brewer

RISK MANAGER

Jason Brewer

(704) 638-5226 

Jason.Brewer@salisburync.gov

The Risk Manager performs intermediate professional work planning, coordinating and administering various risk management programs including employee safety, worker's compensation and property and causality claims, preparing and maintaining appropriate files and records, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. The Risk Manager's work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the Human Resources Director.

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