The City of Bell continues to build a winning team at City Hall with the selection of a new Human Resources and Risk Manager. The City turned to Talent Solutions (TSTS) to find a qualified candidate and after a smooth recruitment process, selected Gina Skibar for the role.

Gina assumed her new role in August 2024, and brings a wealth of public sector experience in human resources and risk management. Her background includes four years as a Workers’ Compensation Manager in the cities of Rancho Cucamonga and Chino Hills, as well as four years as Risk Manager for the City of Montebello.

“I am excited for Gina to bring her leadership to the City of Bell team. Her proven track record in human resources and risk management along with her postitive and approachable personality will serve our organization and community well,” said City Manager Michael Antwine. “TS Talent Solutions has successfully placed three key individuals in critical roles within our organization. Their strong network, combined with their expertise in recruitment, marketing, and outreach strategies, has made them a critical partner for me and the City in building out our amazing team.”

Executive Recruiter Christine Martin led the recruitment with support from Recruitment Coordinator Kylie Sun and Assistant Recruitment Coordinator Alyssa White. TSTS developed and designed a digital recruitment brochure, showcasing not only the job requirements but also the benefits of working at City of Bell and serving the community. Following extensive outreach efforts, including social media outreach, job board postings and considerable research, TSTS generated nearly 40 applications, ultimately leading to Gina’s selection.

“Michael has a genuine commitment to building a dedicated team and I really appreciate that. The City Manager and staff at the City of Bell are a pleasure to work with. Gina’s enthusiasm, positive attitude and depth of experience makes her a perfect addition to the Bell team,” said Christine. “It is extremely rewarding to find great talent for local government agencies. I love working to attract quality applicants who are eager to serve their communities.”

TS Talent Solutions (TSTS) is a division of Tripepi Smith. TSTS helps organizations recruit talent, set goals and build stronger team culture.