Employee Relations
Employee Relations staff (Business Partners) offer confidential consultation and counseling to employees regarding conflict resolution, interpretation of rules and policies, mediation, discipline, grievances, performance management, and career development. Our Business Partners are assigned to specific County departments to match their needs with the services Human Resources offers now and in the future.

Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Neutral guidance and coaching to resolve conflicts



Resources
- Counseling – Assist with career development, performance, understanding County policies, etc.
- Employee Advocate – Assist with pre-disciplinary hearings and grievances
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Short-term counseling at no cost
- Employees’ Advisory Council (EAC) – Group representing classified employees
- FACE of Performance – Performance management resources

Rules and Guidelines
- Employee Responsibilities – Attendance, dress code, ethics, computer use, arrest reporting, ID card, safety, etc.
- Personnel Rules / Policies and Procedures – Listing of County rules, policies, procedures and guidelines
Business Partners
Our Business Partners have designated departments as shown; however, each can assist any employee or manager in any Appointing Authority. See the general contact information below or find their direct phone numbers and emails using the Outlook Global Address List or OPUS Employee Directory.
Missy Kracher
- Building & Development Review Services
- Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
- Contractor Licensing
- Housing & Community Development
- Human Resources
- Office of Human Rights
- Utilities
Michelle Musser
- Business Technology Services
- Office of Asset Management
- Parks & Conservation Resources
- Property Appraiser’s Office
- Solid Waste
- Tax Collector’s Office
Maria Roberts
- Administrative Services
- Airport
- Animal Services
- Convention & Visitors Bureau
- County Attorney’s Office
- Economic Development
- Emergency Management
- Forward Pinellas
- Human Services
- Marketing & Communications
- Office of Management & Budget
- Safety & Emergency Services
Jim Valliere
- Board of County Commissioners
- County Administration
- Public Works
- Supervisor of Elections
Contact
Human Resources Employee Relations
400 South Ft. Harrison, 4th Floor, Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 464-3367, option 2
Email: employee.relations@pinellas.gov
11/9/23