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Swansea board approves new HR manager job description and hires Samantha Large
Summary
Trustees approved a revised human resources manager job description and voted to hire Samantha Large as the village’s human resources manager, with a starting salary of $80,000 and scheduled step increases to $85,000 after 90 days and $90,000 after one year.
Trustees approved a revised human resources manager job description and voted to hire Samantha Large as Swansea’s human resources manager on July 6.
The personnel committee recommended the job description after Ben, the village administrator, described changes that shift the role away from daily operational supervision toward benefits, insurance and risk management. “The role… grew with Christina, our former director,” Ben said, and the revised job is intended to position a new hire “for success” by reducing supervisory responsibilities and focusing on human-resources functions.
The board discussed the candidate’s experience; Trustee Jablonski, who interviewed the finalist with the mayor, said the candidate was recommended by Collinsville contacts and “She’s an excellent candidate.” The board recorded that the position is full time with a starting salary of $80,000, an increase to $85,000 after a 90‑day review period, and a further increase to $90,000 after one year. Trustees clarified that the step increases are inclusive of any cost‑of‑living adjustment for at least the first year.
The board moved to forward the job description from committee and later voted by roll call to approve hiring Samantha Large. The clerk recorded the roll‑call approvals and the motion carried.
The mayor asked the village administrator to return with an updated job description at the next meeting reflecting the revised organizational structure. No additional conditions or hiring contingencies were recorded in the meeting minutes.
