Human Resources

The Human Resources Department provides overall management and administration over compensation and employment, employee benefits, risk management, occupational health, employee relations, and employee safety.

The Human Resources Department objectives are:

  • Maintain effective labor/management relations through open communication of policies, programs and employee practices.
  • Coordinate the Village’s casualty/liability and health insurance programs.

General Liability Claims Information

Human Resources is also the first point of contact for general liability claims. To discuss a possible claim, please contact Melissa Abbot, Human Resources Assistant at 847-202-6652.


Collective Bargaining Agreements for the Village's Fire, Police, and Public Works Departments can be viewed below:

International Union of Operating Engineers Local Number 150, Public Employees Division

Palatine Firefighters, Local Number 4588, International Association of Firefighters, AFL - CIO, CLC

Palatine Fraternal Order of Police, Labor Council, Lodge Number 158