Human Resources
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Contact 
Lisa M. Katzenstein
Director, Admin Services
Email

1040 Harley-Davidson Way
Sturgis, SD  57785

Ph: (605) 347-4422

About Us 
Human Resources is dedicated to achieving City strategic goals by helping our employees to resolve concerns, questions, and issues in order to allow them to focus on what they do best - their jobs!

The Human Resources Department is located within Sturgis City Hall.

Responsibilities 
HR is responsible for:

  • Developing and implementing proactive HR programs and safety practices for City employees
  • Recruiting and hiring City employees
  • Handling employee compensation, benefit programs, and supervisory and skills training for our workforce
  • Creating a positive and affirmative work environment for our employees by ensuring compliance with all federal and state HR regulations and related employment law and practices
  • Fostering good employee relations to effectively administer our union contracts
  • Coordinating the safety and risk management programs, including fleet management and insurance

The City of Sturgis is a proud supporter of our National Guard and Reserves.  Multi-year recipient of the Patriot Award from the ESGR for supporting our service members and their families.




The Director gave an update about Administrative Services / Human Resources at the September 6, 2022 Council meeting.  

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