Department Staff
Responsible for overall mission and direction of the Human Resources department. Consults and advises County employees on HR policies, benefits and human relations matters to ensure fairness, consistency and appropriate due process. Works to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, as well as local ordinance.
Cynthia Eades
Human Resources Director
(828) 465-8253
Provides customer service assistance to employees and citizens and administrative support for HR staff. Completes employment verifications, coordinates recreational ticket sales and bilingual skills testing. Responsible for personnel records management.
Pa Lee
Administrative Asst. II
(828) 465-8383
Provides assistance with all benefits provided to employees, including paid leave, health care, retirement planning, medical leave and short/long-term disability benefits. Coordinates biweekly new employee orientation program. Processes new hire enrollments, terminations and payroll changes.
Amy McDonald
Benefits Program Manager
(828) 465-8225
Paulette Smyre
Human Resources Specialist
(828) 465-8496
Martia Vang
Human Resources Specialist
(828) 465-8902
Assists departments with recruitment including advertising vacancies, screening applications, interviewing, references , and pre-employment checks. Manages position classification and compensation programs for County positions including conducting classification studies, processing reclassification requests, classifying newly created positions and developing and maintaining job specifications.
Angie Triplett
Recruitment Program Manager
(828) 465-8265
Brittney Clark
HR Consultant
828-465-8252
Doug Ellis
HR Consultant
828-465-8257
Cee Lee
Human Resources Specialist
828-465-8463
Administers the County's risk program including safety, insurance administration/claims processing, recordkeeping, consultation with departments, safety training and OSHA compliance.
Risk Manager
(828) 465-8480
Provides support in areas of workers compensation, general liability and safety. Coordinates training programs, including defensive driving, blood borne pathogens, OSHA updates and fire safety.
Kristen Keener
Administrative Asst. II
(828) 465-8256
Coordinates various staff development opportunities/training opportunities for County employees.
Cynthia Eades
Human Resources Director
(828) 465-8253
Angie Triplett
Recruitment Program Manager
(828) 465-8265
Manages the operations of the County’s health clinic, Employee Health Connection, and works with contract medical staff to develop and promote wellnessinitiatives.
Amy McDonald
Benefits Program Manager
(828) 465-8225