City of Selma Human Resource Administration

What City of Selma Human Resource Administration does

The City of Selma Human Resource Administration operates as the Personnel/HR department of the City of Selma, Alabama's municipal government, headquartered at 222 Broad Street in Selma (Dallas County). It manages employment for administrative and law enforcement positions across city departments and processes business licensing, job applications, and bid-related personnel functions for the municipality. The entity serves Selma residents, local businesses, and visitors through coordinated municipal services including public safety (police, fire), public works, planning and development, parks and recreation, municipal court, tax and licensing, code enforcement, building inspection, and cemetery services.

The city operates under a non-commercial revenue model funded primarily by property and sales taxes, business license fees, and federal/state grants — most notably a $4.2 million HUD Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes Production Program grant targeting 120 housing units for low-income families. Technology infrastructure consists of standard municipal IT operations, including an IT Governance Framework, a digital Dallas County Map Book, a Selma Google Maps integration, and the public-facing selma-al.gov portal which functions as both an informational hub and self-service portal for residents and businesses. Distribution is delivered through City Hall in-person services, the official website, partner organizations (Selma Housing Authority, Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Authority), and a multi-channel organic social presence (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube). Leadership transitioned in 2025 with the election of Mayor Johnny "Skip" Moss, III.

The organization has no commercial products or pricing, holds no patents, and operates exclusively as a public-sector entity under the laws of the State of Alabama. Its competitive position is defined by statutory municipal authority rather than market-based differentiation, and its strategic posture is shaped by federal grant capture (HUD) and partnership-driven community development, most recently exemplified by a May 2026 partnership with Grand Canyon University for education and workforce pathways.

Name

City of Selma Human Resource Administration

Legal name

City of Selma

Website

https://selma-al.gov

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The City of Selma Human Resource Administration is the Personnel/HR department of the City of Selma, Alabama's municipal government. It employs approximately 12 staff managing city employment, business licensing, and municipal personnel operations for Selma's residents and local businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs) (92313), Other General Government Support (92119), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family) (BPAIABAI)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety administration
• Business licensing and permitting
• Urban planning and development
• Parks and recreation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Selma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property and Sales Taxes: Municipal tax revenue from property taxes and sales taxes collected within city limits.
2. Federal and State Grants: Grant funding from federal agencies including HUD for housing programs and community development.
3. Business Licenses and Fees: Revenue from business licensing, tax reporting mechanisms, and various municipal fees.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The City of Selma Human Resource Administration is the Personnel department of the municipal government of Selma, Alabama. It manages employment for administrative and law enforcement positions and supports the broader delivery of municipal services including public safety, public works, planning and development, parks and recreation, municipal court, tax and licensing, code enforcement, building inspection, and cemetery operations. It also administers grant-funded housing programs including the Lead-Safe and Healthy Homes Program.

Product overview

The City of Selma Human Resource Administration operates the municipal government website for the City of Selma, Alabama. As a government organization, it does not offer commercial products or technology services. The website serves as an informational portal providing access to city departments (Fire, Police, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Municipal Court, Planning & Development), public services, community programs, and administrative functions including business licensing, job openings, and bid invitations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Police Department Services Municipal police services for residents and businesses within Selma city limits, including law enforcement, emergency response, and public safety reporting.
• Fire Department Services Municipal fire suppression, emergency response, and fire prevention services for Selma residents and businesses.
• Public Works Services Municipal public works services including infrastructure maintenance, street and sewer maintenance, and inert landfill operations.
• Business Licensing and Tax Administration
• Lead-Safe and Healthy Homes Program Federally funded housing program targeting lead hazard reduction and healthy homes improvements for low- and very low-income families, including households with children and senior citizens. Funded by a $4.2 million HUD grant targeting 120 housing units.
• Parks and Recreation Services Municipal parks, recreation programs, and community events for Selma residents and visitors.
• Municipal Court Services Municipal judicial services for handling local ordinance violations, traffic matters, and minor criminal cases within Selma.
• Building Inspection and Code Enforcement Municipal building inspections, code enforcement, and zoning compliance services for properties within Selma city limits.
• Personnel / Human Resource Administration Municipal human resources function managing employment applications, job openings, and personnel matters for administrative and law enforcement positions within the City of Selma government.
• Cemetery Services Municipal cemetery management and burial services for Selma residents and families.
• Information Technology Department Services Municipal IT services including IT governance, internal systems support, and management of the city's digital map resources (Dallas County Map Book and Selma Google Maps).

Quantifiable outcome

• 120 housing units to receive lead hazard reduction and healthy homes improvements through HUD grant program

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Grand Canyon UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026The City of Selma announced a partnership with Grand Canyon University to create new opportunities for education, workforce development, and community growth. The partnership signing was celebrated on May 28, 2026 at Reflections Coffee Shoppe. The collaboration represents a shared commitment to expanding educational access and building stronger pathways for students and professionals throughout the Selma community.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Workday (Government): Enterprise HCM cloud platform with dedicated government industry solutions covering HR, payroll, and workforce planning. Comparable because it offers the kind of HR system a municipal government HR Administration would deploy at scale.
• ADP (Government Services): Large-scale HR, payroll, and tax filing services provider with dedicated public-sector offerings. Comparable as a provider of the outsourced HR/payroll functionality that a small municipal HR Administration would rely on.
• Tyler Technologies: Major provider of software and services specifically designed for state, federal, county, and municipal government, including HR/payroll, ERP, and public administration platforms. Comparable because it sells the technology stack that the City of Selma's HR Administration would purchase to operate.
• Granicus: Government technology platform provider offering civic engagement, communications, and workflow tools to municipal and county governments. Comparable as a peer vendor in the same municipal technology stack the city uses for citizen-facing services and internal workflows.
• UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group): HR, payroll, and workforce management software provider with a public-sector division serving municipal and state government entities. Comparable because it supplies the HR/HRIS backbone for government HR departments of similar size to Selma's.

Direct peers

• CivicPlus: Provider of municipal government website platforms, content management, and civic engagement tools. Directly comparable because the City of Selma's primary public-facing service delivery (selma-al.gov) falls within CivicPlus's core product scope.
• NEOGOV: Government-specific HR, talent management, and workforce management software vendor serving municipalities, counties, and state agencies. Closely comparable because its core product set (HR, payroll, recruitment, onboarding) directly maps to what a municipal HR Administration department performs.

Regional players

• City of Montgomery, Alabama (HR Department): Same-state municipal government HR function operating within a larger Alabama city, providing comparable municipal HR services (hiring, benefits, civil service administration) under Alabama state law. A true geographic and functional peer as a fellow Alabama municipal HR operation.

Emerging players

• OpenGov: Government financial management, budgeting, and procurement software vendor focused on state and local governments. Comparable as a peer vendor providing the budget/finance operational layer adjacent to HR Administration.
• PayIt: Government digital payments and citizen services platform used by municipalities for utility billing, licensing, and permit payments. Comparable because it handles the digital self-service and payment flows that the City of Selma's Tax & License and utility functions require.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cityofselma
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCUK2CbPoPIa1pqUSBSWiNAQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/SELMACITYHALL
• Instagraminstagram.com/cityofselma
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-selma-human-resource-administration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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