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New Employee Orientation

New Employee Orientation is held on the first Thursday of the month following your hire date. Orientation welcomes new employees to the City of Gastonia and provides an introduction to our workplace culture, expectations, and resources.

During orientation, you will learn about:

Health insurance and benefit enrollment
City policies and procedures
The City of Gastonia’s Employee Handbook
Mission, Vision, and Values of the City of Gastonia
The City departments and services that support our community

What to do BEFORE you come to Orientation

Read through your Employee Benefits Guide that was provided in your New Hire packet. Feel free to write any questions you have in your book, we will be happy to discuss them during the orientation.

What to BRING with you to Orientation

Your New Hire packet that you received from HR
If you are covering any dependents on your health benefits, documentation will be needed to add them. Specifics are covered on Orientation Day.
The SSNs, dates of birth and contact information for anyone you will be listing as a beneficiary on your Pension
Your valid driver’s license (or other government-issued, non-expired picture ID)
A pen for completing documents

If you have questions about your benefits before orientation, please contact:

Teddi Daniels
Benfits Administrator
(704) 866-6861
Teddi.Daniels@GastoniaNC.gov

You may park in the areas highlighted in yellow during orientation

Orientation Day Parking

Equal Employment Opportunity at the City of Gastonia

At the City of Gastonia, we’re committed to providing a fair and respectful workplace for everyone. We follow all guidelines set by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and comply with federal and state laws that protect employees and applicants from discrimination.

We make employment decisions based on qualifications, experience, and job-related factors—never on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you believe you’ve experienced discrimination at work or during the hiring process, our Human Resources team is here to help. You can also reach out directly to the EEOC for assistance.

Our goal is to ensure every employee and applicant is treated fairly and given an equal opportunity to contribute to the success of our community.

Learning Culture

The City of Gastonia is committed to fostering a learning culture. This commitment is evident in the various educational opportunities provided to both employees and residents. From on-the-job training to continuing education classes, the City seeks to empower its workforce to continually improve their skills and knowledge. Additionally, the City partners with local educational institutions to offer programs that benefit the community as a whole.