HR Coordinator

City of Katy•Katy, TX

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About The Position

The City of Katy is seeking an organized, people-oriented HR Coordinator to support a broad range of human resources functions as part of a small, collaborative team. The role contributes to recruitment logistics, onboarding, benefits assistance, employee programs, HRIS data maintenance, and other department processes. It offers variety and opportunities to build skills across human resources while supporting city employees and departments. The position includes substantial data entry, filing, and recordkeeping, with an emphasis on accuracy and discretion. The HR Coordinator also assists employees with HR questions, supports benefits enrollment and orientation, and helps coordinate recognition, wellness, training, and department initiatives. The City describes its work as stable and purposeful, supporting the community and city departments, and offers competitive public sector benefits.

Requirements

Associate's degree in HR, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, plus at least two years of HR or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Comfort with technology and the ability to learn new tools quickly.
Strong communication skills and a professional, courteous approach.
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
Collaborative working style, including sharing information and asking for help when needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating employee-facing materials such as flyers, announcements, and presentations.
Familiarity with Canva or similar tools.
Experience with HRIS systems or willingness to learn them.
SHRM-CP or PHR certification, or interest in pursuing one.
Experience in a municipal or government HR setting.

Responsibilities

Assist with recruitment by posting positions, coordinating interviews, conducting background checks, and organizing candidate documentation.
Support new-hire onboarding by preparing paperwork, coordinating logistics, and helping new employees get started.
Help employees navigate HR questions and processes and connect them with appropriate resources and information.
Maintain accurate employee personnel and benefits files through data entry, filing, and recordkeeping.
Support HRIS data entry, audits, and routine reporting to keep employee information accurate and current.
Assist with annual benefits open enrollment communications, scheduling, and documentation.
Assist with benefits orientation for new hires and ensure enrollment records are complete and processed accurately.
Help coordinate the employee recognition program, wellness initiatives, and department events.
Support training program logistics and assist with policy communications as needed.
Assist with employment verifications, surveys, and open records requests.
Provide support wherever needed by the HR team.