The Clarke County Human Resources Department assists in the development and coordination of the personnel policies and activities of county employees, ensuring compliance with the local, state, and federal regulations governing the hiring and employing of local government employees.

The department develops job descriptions, job advertisements, and recruitment strategies in conjunction with department directors in order to fill job openings throughout the county.

The department conducts new employee orientations, provides benefit information, including retirement resources, and maintains employee personnel files. Human Resources supports and encourages good employee relations.

Berryville-Clarke County Government Center
101 Chalmers Court, Second Floor
Berryville, VA 22611

Hours
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday

Julia Merriner
Administrative & Human Resources Coordinator
(540) 955-5186
HR@clarkecounty.gov

Payroll & Benefits

The Joint Finance Department administers payroll, employee benefits, and retirement programs for Clarke County employees. 

Joint Finance Department
317 W. Main Street, Suite B
Berryville, VA 22611

Hours
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday

Ben Williams
Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
(540) 955-6173
bwilliams@clarkecounty.gov

Lauren Gould
Benefits Specialist
(540) 955-6178
lgould@clarkecounty.gov

Employee Resources

Access important policies, procedures, and employee information. 

• Government Holidays
• Grievance Procedure (PDF)
• Personnel Policies (PDF)
• Social Media Policy (PDF)
  
  

County Staff Mission

To serve the citizens of Clarke County through the efficient, and fiscally responsible, delivery of high-quality public services, to implement the goals and policies of the Board of Supervisors, and to work collaboratively and cooperatively to serve our community every day.

County Staff Vision

We are a talented, highly trained, integrity-driven, and results-oriented team that regularly goes above and beyond to provide exceptional customer service for the community we serve.

County Staff Values

Citizen-Centric Approach: We are public servants who put the needs of our community first. We are approachable and respectful to our citizenry and we strive to anticipate their needs.
Team-Oriented: We are a cohesive group of experienced professionals who recognize the importance and value of working together as a team and communicating with each other regularly. We understand that service to our community outweighs the needs of individual departments and of individual staff.
Transparency: As a public organization, we value operating in a transparent and open manner. We strive to make information available and understandable to our citizens.
Respect: We value and respect each other. Though we will not always agree on every issue, we will always be kind and respectful of one another. We appreciate the different perspectives each person brings to the workplace and understand that this diversity makes us stronger and more effective as a team.
Growth and Development: We value learning and growing, both as individual employees and as an organization. We encourage professional development.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

It is the policy of Clarke County to ensure equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, traits historically associated with race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, or other reasons prohibited by law.

Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Clarke County prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. This policy also ensures that equal opportunity will be provided not only in employment, but also as it relates to promotions, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. Clarke County shall operate within the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment guidelines set forth in federal, state, and local laws and regulations.