Mercer County seeks new human resources director

MERCER, Pa. — A search for a Mercer County human resources director is under way after the announcement that Bill Boyle, the county’s longtime Director of Administrative Services, will retire July 3. Boyle, 66, is in charge of personnel, purchasing and other administrative services. With his leaving, his job will be split into two full-time positions. A replacement for the personnel job will be sought immediately because a personnel director is a more critical need, said Commissioner Brian Beader. A director of operations will be sought later. Job descriptions for both posts are being prepared. A 13-year employee of Mercer County, Boyle began as personnel director and took on purchasing functions about a year later. Six years ago, he took on additional administrative functions and was given the administrative services title. A Sharpsville resident, Boyle said he would like to be free to travel and visit family members.