OFFICE OF THE
DIRECTOR
The Office of the Director includes eight offices within the State Hygienic Laboratory that provide specialized organizational services across the laboratory. These offices are: Genomics, Human Resources, Information and Technology, Iowa Laboratory Appraisal Program-CLIA, Organizational Development, Public Policy, Research and Development, and Strategic Communications.

Human Resources

The Office of Human Resources collaborates with laboratory leadership to ensure an engaged, competent and diverse workforce. The office oversees development and administration of policies and programs for recruitment, compensation, development, support and retention.

Human Resources works with staff through all phases of employment from orientation to professional development.

Major achievements:

  • Developed a new leadership development plan to build key competencies for future leaders.
  • Organized an annual staff Reward and Recognition event to celebrate staff longevity and achievements.
  • Collaborated with division directors on succession planning.
  • Piloted a new program to enhance training and compliance systems.
  • Focused on compliance in recruiting, performance management, leave issue practices, conflict resolution and training.