Human Resources

Mission Statement

Human Resources is responsible for protecting and promoting the interests of the borough in employee and labor relations, recruitments, risk management and employee wellness. Every effort is made to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, laws and acts. A wide range of support is provided at all levels of the organization. To meet these objectives, we administer programs in the following areas:

Recruitment and Selection

We recruit applicants for all Borough job openings and assists departments in selecting, hiring and orienting employees.

Compensation and Classification

Classification and compensation programs are developed and administered by Human Resources to ensure equity in paying employees.

Benefits Management and Administration

We develop, manage and administer a comprehensive benefits plan, including health and dental coverage, life and other insurance programs, retirement benefits.

Performance Management

Staff assist departments in evaluating and documenting employee performance and recognizing employee achievements.

Compliance and Records Management

We maintain official personnel records for all borough employees, and provide access to information in compliance with privacy provisions of the public records laws. We also ensure compliance with state and federal employment law mandates.

Employee Relations

Human Resources has an open door policy for employees to share concerns and suggestions. We strive to ensure fair treatment of employees at all times and to promote a satisfying working environment throughout our organization.

Risk Administration

We investigate and process all borough auto, general liability and property claims through the comprehensive insurance and risk management program.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity

The Borough of Penns Grove is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to the goal of ensuring that the borough’s equal employment opportunity policy is applied in all areas of human resource management.

Borough  Phone  Directory

  • EMERGENCIES: Dial 9-1-1
  • Ambulance:
    Non-Emergencies: 856-299-1187
  • Fire Company:
    Non-Emergencies: 856-299-5587
  • Police Department:
    Non-Emergencies: 856-299-0056
  • Animal Registrar: 856-299-0098, x102
  • Business Administrator & Economic Development: 856-299-0098, x188
  • Construction Code Office: 856-299-0098, x120
  • Finance Office: 856-299-0098, x108
  • Housing Office: 856-299-0098, x100
  • Municipal Clerk: 856-299-0098, x102
  • Public Works: 856-299-0098 ext 119
  • Tax Assessor: 856-299-0098, x112
  • Tax Collector: 856-299-0098, x188
  • Zoning Office - 856-299-0098, x100
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