City tabs Tosi as new H.R. director

COEUR d'ALENE - Long-time city employee Melissa Tosi has accepted an offer to serve as human resources director, effective immediately.

Tosi has been serving as Coeur d'Alene's interim HR director since Sept. 30. She is replacing Pam MacDonald, who died.

For the past 13 years, Tosi has been the human resources assistant. The director's position starts at $71,094.36.

"I'm thrilled for the city to have someone with the experience and knowledge that Melissa has lead our Human Resources Department," said Mayor Sandi Bloem. "HR plays a huge role in the selection process of new employees and this is an especially important time for the city with many important positions to fill."

Melissa has proven herself as a competent, capable and trusted employee, said Deputy City Administrator Jon Ingalls. "She has served the city in an outstanding manner since 1998 and has vast hands-on experience of our HR department."