About
Berkley Human Resources
The City of Berkley's Human Resources department is dedicated to building and supporting a talented workforce that represents our community's diversity and commitment to exceptional public service. The department is responsible for partnering with employees throughout their careers here - from recruitment through retirement - providing comprehensive support with benefits, professional development, workplace relations, and ongoing learning opportunities. Together, we strive to create an inclusive environment where public servants can thrive while delivering the high-quality services our residents deserve.
Jessica
Stover
Director of Human Resources
The Director of Human Resources position was added in 2025 to support our staff so they can provide exceptional public service to our community.
This page also serves as our employee hub, where City of Berkley staff can find and download relevant forms and documents.
City of Berkley
Employees
Welcome Berkley Employees!
Welcome to the City of Berkley employee page where important information regarding health care benefits, including dental and vision, employee savings, and retirement plans, is available for active and retired employees. This page also provides access to forms and documents related to benefits, training, travel, and other employment-related matters. Forms and other PDF documents can be downloaded or printed as needed.
Policies for non-union employees are compiled in the document entitled "Merit System of Human Resource Management". Each Merit System employee should review this document to become familiar with the City of Berkley's guidelines for the city’s workforce. It is not intended to address every aspect of employee and administrative matters. The rules contained in the document comply with city charter provisions and applicable state and federal laws, that govern employment conditions for all city employees, administrative officers, and other officials. Click Employee Merit System to view the complete document.
The city has three bargaining units: Berkley Public Safety Officers Association, Berkley Public Safety Command Officers Association, and MAPE. Employment conditions, such as wages, healthcare, and other benefits, are defined in the respective collective bargaining agreement.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact HR Director Jessica Stover. You can either email her at jstover@berkleymi.gov or call her at 248-658-3356.
Health Care
Benefits
Learn more about your benefits:
The City of Berkley provides health care, dental and vision benefits for eligible full-time employees. Coverage details are available as noted below.
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Amwell online health care appointments |
ADN Dental Vision Coverage | Federal No Surprises Act
Healthcare Coverage
The City of Berkley is committed to offering eligible employees and their family members comprehensive healthcare coverage through Blue Cross Blue Sheild (BCBS).
AmWell Mobile App for Online Health Care Appointments
Convenient, affordable online health care is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week using the Amwell mobile app, available from the Android or Apple app store.
Meet with a doctor face-to-face online when:
- Your primary doctor isn’t available.
- You can’t leave your home or workplace.
- You’re on vacation or traveling for work.
- You’re caring for children or a family member and can’t leave home.
- You’re looking for affordable after-hours care.
**Co-payments and deductibles apply.
