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Human Resources
Elaine Hyman, Interim Director
200 East Main Street
3rd Floor, Old Courthouse
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: 919-560-7900
FAX: 919-560-7902
Hours: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Department Website
humanresources@durhamcountync.gov
Human Resources
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  • Credit Union
  • Benefits Overview [PDF]
  • "Bee Well" Employee Wellness [PDF]
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Other Additional Benefits
  • Paid Holidays
  • Personal Leave
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Durham County Government Social Security Benefits
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Vacation Benefit
  • Workers Compensation
  • Who To Call
 
Retirement Benefits
Retirement
  • The County participates in the Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System.
  • Employees contribute 6% of annual salary.
  • Full retirement benefits after 30 years of retirement service, at age 60 with 25 years of service, or at age 65 with five years of credit.
  • Reduced retirement benefits at age 50 with at least 20 years of retirement service, or at age 60 with at least 5 years of such service.
  • Death benefit at one times the annual salary up to $50,000 after one year of retirement service.
  • Coverage commences from the first day of employment.  Enrollment required to participate.
Supplemental Retirement
  • County contributes 5% of annual gross salary into a tax deferred investment program for retirement through Prudential's 401(k) Plan.
  • Three options are available for voluntary contributions: 401K (Prudential), 457 Plan (NACO), ICMA-RC 457 Plan.
  • Option for voluntary contribution in addition to County's contribution subject to limits set by IRS.
  • Coverage commences from the first day of employment.  Enrollment required to participate.

Last updated: March 27, 2008
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