The Buchanan County Human Resources office is a two-person team consisting of the Director of Human Resources, Annette Lanham, and the Payroll Specialist, Dustin Roe. The Human Resources office plans, coordinates, and directs the administrative functions of the organization. They assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring and providing all necessary information to new employees, and maintaining employee records. They also serve as the link between the County Commission and the County employees. The HR office oversees the employee benefit programs, as well as employee training and development programs. HR also serves as a consultant to advise Supervisors and Officeholders on issues like equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, ensuring that policies and procedures are up-to-date and legally compliant, and assist with employee performance management, when needed. The Buchanan County HR office also ensures that all aspects of payroll are processed correctly and efficiently.