Susan Layton, Director
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215 N. Main Street *
Waynesville, NC 28786
Phone: 828-452-6764
Fax: 828-452-6636

Listing of Job Openings

Printable Employment Application in PDF Format 

Printable Employment Application in MS Word Format (completable but return by mail, fax or in person)

Printable NC PD 107 Employment Application (use only when specified)

NC PD 107A Continuation Form

Human Resources Staff Directory

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: 1-800-454-1477 (Free & Confidential Counseling for Family, Marital, Substance Abuse, Stress and other difficulties for employees and their immediate family members.)

**NOTE: Employee users may choose from the drop down User Menu to the left for special announcements, forms, and other Human Resource information.

Mission and Values Statement

It is the mission of the Haywood County Human Resources Department to provide a broad range of quality benefits, services and support in recruitment, workforce development, employee relations, and safety to ensure retention of an outstanding work force committed to excellence in public service for the citizens of Haywood County.

In support of the Haywood County mission and vision, Human Resources encourages an attitude of teamwork and innovation to provide a positive, challenging work experience within a responsive environment that supports professional and personal growth through a network of strategic partners. It is our mission to develop an atmosphere which fosters integrity, respect, and safety. Services include, but are not limited to, ongoing evaluation of the job classification system, applicant screening, development and coordination of the County's Affirmative Action Plan, ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws, review and development of the County's Personnel Policy Manual, and coordination of training programs for County employees.

Departments Covered by County

Haywood County has more than 500 positions. To learn more about our departments, use the links in the left hand menu or visit our Departmental Directory page.

Letter from the Director

Welcome to Haywood County's Department of Human Resources. We are excited about the opportunity to extend our services to you through our web site. This page offers information and resources to assist both potential employees and members of our outstanding workforce. Our site will be a work in progress, as we continue to ensure convenient access to accurate human resource information.

The Human Resources staff is prepared to support the needs of both potential employees and to all current Haywood County employees. We invite you to familiarize yourself with our web site and encourage you to contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to let us know how we might better serve you. We strive to provide responsive service to all the people who make Haywood County a great place to work.

Susan Layton
Human Resources Director

Haywood County is an Equal Opportunity Employer