Meet Scott County's Human Resources Team

The Scott County Human Resources Department consists of five team members and while we all have areas of responsibility, each of us would be happy to help you in any area where you may need assistance.

Mary J. Thee
Assistant County Administrator/Human Resources Director
The HR Director assists the County Administrator in the overall development and administration of County policies and programs. Areas of expertise and supervision include recruitment, employment, EEO, wage and salary administration, labor relations, employee development, benefits and organizational development. Areas of responsibility also include interpreting and applying established County policies or statutory requirements. Acts as Chief Negotiator for the County in collective bargaining with five (5) bargaining units.

Rhonda Oostenryk
Risk Manager
Rhonda's primary function is investigation and review of all claims and losses. Areas of direct responsibility include: analyzing past or potential claims/losses and recommending practices, policies or procedures to adjust, settle, resist or avoid future losses; maintaining appropriate documentation and preparing reports for meeting internal and external requirements related to safety and worker's compensation issues. Major duties include ensuring employees receive appropriate care for workplace injuries and assisting departments in maintaining and enhancing a safe work environment.

Jill Niebuhr
Human Resources Generalist
Jill coordinates training and development of County staff; assists in negotiation and administration of collective bargaining agreements; performs organizational and classification studies; writes and updates job descriptions for compliance; researches and drafts policy and procedure recommendations; provides guidance on policy and contract interpretation to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all employees; acts as editor of the County Newsletter and responds to employee inquiries.

Barb McCollom
Human Resources Generalist
Barb's responsibility include recruitment and selection; employment; EEO; wage and salary administration; performance management system coordination; unemployment and maintenance of the County's HRIS system. Primary functions of the position include coordination and administration of hiring and promotional activities; coordinating the County's PRIDE recognition activities; providing guidance on policy and contract interpretation to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all employees; assisting the Human Resources Director with project work and research and responding to employee inquiries.

Cheri Sexton
Benefits Coordinator
Cheri provides administrative support for the Human Resources Department as well as the County Administrator and Board of Supervisors. Primary functions of the position include: coordinating and administering the County's employee benefit program; accounts payable for HR, Administration and the Board; payroll; assisting with departmental recruitment efforts; coordinating schedules and travel arrangements for the County Administrator and Board of Supervisors; maintaining departmental records retention program and responding to employee inquiries.