Human Resources & Purchasing

Department Location
Parma City Hall
6611 Ridge Road
Phone: 440-885-8167
Fax: 440-885-8172
Email: esiegfried@cityofparma-oh.gov
Hours of Operation
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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New Employee Packet

When completing the paperwork please keep the following information in mind.  Read carefully, follow all instructions.  Be sure to answer all questions.  Use blue or black ink only.  DO NOT use pencil.  Use your legal name as printed on your social security card.  DO NOT use a nickname.  A staff member from Payroll, Recreation or HR, must copy or view your Social Security Card.  If you do not have one, please apply for one.  The Social Security Administration will provide you with a letter for your employer to verify you have applied for a card.  Please bring this letter with you when turning in your application. Please bring all completed paperwork along with your Social Security Card, License (if required) and your forms of ID required for the City to complete your I9 Form.

  1. IT 4 Ohio Department of Taxation Employee Withholding Exemption Certificate
  2. IRS Form W-4 (2009) - If you want to exempt yourself from federal tax, when completing the W-4 (Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate) leave boxes 5 and 6 BLANK and write EXEMPT in box 7.  This is the ONLY way to EXEMPT from paying federal taxes.
  3. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System Personal History Record
  4. Statement Concerning Your Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security
  5. I-9 Acceptable Documents
  6. Background Check Release
  7. Homeland Security DMA Form
  8. Direct Deposit Authorization - When completing Direct Deposit Authorization Form please be sure to indicate Checking or Savings, attach a copy of a check or attach a form from your bank with your correct savings account number.

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  • Seasonal (There are currently no job postings. Please check back later.)

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The Human Resources and Purchasing Department is comprised of and responsible for several important functions for the City of Parma. The Purchasing area includes general supervision over the purchases and contracts for all supplies and services for the City. The purchasing employees maintain our office supply storeroom inventory and ensure that all employees have necessary office supplies on time. In addition, the purchasing employees obtain the best and lowest prices on all the materials and equipment purchased by the City through competitive formal and informal bidding processes. The purchasing staff also look to develop relationships with local businesses to support our local economy.

The Human Resources area is responsible for the proper recruitment, employment and retention of employees; administration of all employee benefits including health insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, deferred compensation, flexible spending plans and our employee assistance program. In addition, human resources employees are responsible for administration of our worker's compensation program and proper retention of all employee records. The Human Resources staff coordinates training and other employee HR programs.

This Human Resources and Purchasing Department sorts, delivers and meters over 300 pieces of mail delivered to and sent from the City Hall each day. In addition, our staff handles the main telephone line into City Hall.

Director of Purchasing and Personnel - Elayne M. SiegfriedDirector

Elayne M. Siegfried

Contact Information
Office: (440) 885-8167
Fax: (440) 885-8172
Email: esiegfried@cityofparma-oh.gov

Elayne M. Siegfried grew up in Parma and is a graduate of Parma Senior High School. She graduated summa cum laude from Shippensburg University where she earned a BA in Government. Mrs. Siegfried holds a law degree (cum laude) from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

Before being appointed Director of Purchasing and Human Resources for the City of Parma, Mrs. Siegfried has been practicing law and administering various programs in Northern Ohio. She has been the Administer of the Huron County Child Support Enforcement Program, a Managing Attorney for the Medina office of Community Legal Aid Services, Inc., and the Director of the Volunteer Legal Services Program for Community Legal Aid.

Mrs. Siegfried is a member of the Parma Area Chamber of Commerce, the Ohio State Bar Association, and American Bar Association. She is a member of the North Chapter of International Public Managers for Human Resources and the Society for Human Resources. Mrs. Siegfried is a member of the Montville Township Zoning Commission and the Medina County Planning Commission. Mrs. Siegfried’s family are members of Saint Francis Xavier Church where she is a liturgical minister.

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