Meet the Team

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.

HR ANALYST

Souwan Kiengkham

(704) 638-2116 | skien@salisburync.gov

Souwan is responsible for coordinating wide-city employee training and development as well as employee engagement.

HR ANALYST

Jennifer Silvia

(704) 638-5215 | jsilv@salisburync.gov

Jennifer is responsible for benefits administration, and retirement.

HR SPECIALIST

Cody Haire

(704) 638-5217 | Cody.Haire@salisburync.gov

Cody is responsible for a variety of administrative, paraprofessional, technical and analytical work involved in the administration of the City’s Human Resources management programs including recruitment, benefits, pay and compensation, employee relations, training and development and records management.

RISK MANAGER

Leigh Ellington

(704) 638-5226 | Leigh.Ellington@salisburync.gov

Risk Management is to provide a safe environment for its employees and the public it serves. This Office is responsible for mitigating the City's exposure to risk by managing the city's self-insurance program, purchasing insurance to protect its assets, actively managing liability and workers' compensation claims filed against the City, and implementing safety and loss control programs.

• Administers property, general liability and workers' compensation claims
• Promotes safety programs for City Employees, which helps minimize injury claims and ensure public safety by regularly conducting safety inspections, safety committee meetings, and training sessions
• Assist City departments with matters relating to insurance and risk analysis
• Ensures that all vendors who provide services for the City have appropriate insurance coverage