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Human Resources

Human Resources

The Erie County Human Resources Department is committed to providing quality service in recruitment, selection, benefits, wellness, loss control, health insurance, unemployment, compliance, governmental labor law, and safety. The Human Resources office displays an attitude of working together in order to provide quality services to Erie County employees and citizens.  

Human Resources Team:


Matthew S. Wilson, Director of Human Resources, Email Matt
     Labor Relations & Negotiations, Compliance, Generalist, Employment Law, Notary 

Clark S. Garris, Loss Control Coordinator, Email Clark
     Safety, Workers Compensation, Unemployment Benefits, Recruiting, Selection, Litigation, Risk Management 

Verina M. Craddolph, Human Resources Specialist, Email Verina
     Employee Benefits, Health Insurance, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), On-Boarding, Notary


The Human Resources Department assists the County Administrator, Board of Commissioners, Elected and Appointed Officials, and Boards in the area of Human Resources Management primarily in these areas:

  • Coordination of employee benefits; and 
  • Coordination of the employee selection process; and 
  • Assist departments with complying with state and federal employment laws and regulations; and 
  • Serves as a lead negotiator for all collective bargaining agreements under the Board of Commissioners and assists with contract interpretation and administration; and 
  • Administration of workers’ compensation program and claims and the County Safety and Health Program; and 
  • Promotes programming to support Employee well-being.

Call us at 419-627-7678 between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday (excluding holidays) or email Human Resources.