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Lorain County employs over 2,200 employees, making it one of the largest employers in the County. Approximately 123 of those employees work in departments under the County Commissioners.

Safety-Risk Management
Jonette Jackson
(440) 329-5227

The Safety Risk office handles a variety of duties for Lorain County; Workers Compensation Claims, General Liability Insurance (including renewal, providing Certificates of Insurance for agreements, events, files insurance claims); and secures bonds for Elected and Appointed Officials. This office also has Safety Committee Meetings bi-monthly and offers some training for various topics.

If your department needs proof of insurance, they can request a Certificate of Insurance for the vendor or person requesting the information, from the Safety Risk Office.

Payroll
Rhonda Goudy
(440) 329-5150

The Payroll Department ensures that the payroll is done accurately and timely for the employees that report directly to the Lorain County Commissioners. This department is also responsible for maintaining accurate personnel records, new hire paperwork / orientation and also employees’ accumulated, accrued, and used time. Any payroll or personnel questions can be referred to this department at the number listed above.

Benefits
Julie Steele
(440) 329-5578

The Benefits Department provides information on eligibility for the Lorain County Health Plan and life insurance for employees and their dependents. This includes administering the flexible spending accounts, which is a pre-tax benefit to the employee. We also administer the COBRA for eligible participants.

This department is also the focal point for all eligibility questions and concerns regarding their benefits. Currently, we have approximately 1835 participants on the plan.