City Manager Jim Hardy is pleased to announce the appointment of Leslie Loomis as Foster City’s Human Resources Director effective September 19, 2011. Ms. Loomis’s service will be provided through a contract with the Regional Government Services Authority.

Ms. Loomis comes to Foster City with a strong background in Human Resources, having worked in the field since 1984 as a consultant and for various local City governments, including Redwood City, San Carlos and Palo Alto. Most recently she has served as the Human Resources Director in the City of San Rafael. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and a Master’s degree in Public Administration.

“Leslie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position,” reflected City Manager Jim Hardy. “We are fortunate to be able to call on her expertise to fill this important role in our organization.”

Ms. Loomis will be filling the position that became vacant on July 29 when Rebecca Burnside left the position to become the Human Resources Director for the City of Redwood City.

The Human Resources Department is responsible for administering employee benefits, classification and compensation, labor and employee relations, recruitment and selection, organizational development and training, and workers compensation administration for the City and its employees.