Contact Information Cathy Harmes Director of Human Resources/Risk Manager Larry Hackney Human Resources Specialist 785-587-2443 Kathy Lousch Human Resources Generalist-Benefits (785) 587-2440 Tammy Bissette Human Resources Generalist-Employment (785) 587-2445 Julie Lister Payroll Claims Specialist/Risk Management (785) 587-2466 Peggy Sawyers Secretary (785) 587-2447 Department of Human Resources 1101 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502 Main Number: (785) 587-2440 Employment Information: (785) 587-2445 Fax: (785) 587-2456 Job Line: (785) 587-2446

The City of Manhattan's Department of Human Resources manages the City's classification and compensation program; administers employee benefits, and facilitates training, recruitment, and retention. Additionally, the Department administers pre-employment testing and administers payroll and risk management. 

Cathy Harmes is the Director of Human Resources and oversees all aspects of the Department.

Larry Hackney is the Human Resources Specialist handling recruitment, Employment Relations, EEO, ADA, Human Relations, Personnel, and DBE.

Kathy Lousch is a Human Resources Generalist and serves as the benefits administrator for employee benefits such as the Group Health Plan, KPERs, and AFLAC.

Tammy Bissette is a Human Resources Generalist and serves in the area of employment; retention, verification, and assists Julie Lister in processing payroll.

Julie Lister is the Payroll/Claims Specialist and provides primary responsibility for all areas of payroll processing. In addition, Julie is the primary contact for risk management claims.