Bilingual City Hall HR & Administrative Coordinator

City of Bastrop Tx; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bastrop Tx is seeking a Human Resources & Administrative Services Coordinator to join the HR team and serve as the welcoming face and first point of contact for City Hall. This in-person role blends HR support with administrative coordination and exceptional customer service.

The ideal candidate is organized, professional, and discreet, capable of handling confidential employee matters while delivering positive experiences to residents and staff alike.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in general clerical or administrative support.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Municipal or public-sector experience is desirable.
• Must be bilingually proficient in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary receptionist for City Hall, welcoming residents, visitors, elected officials, employees, and community partners.
• Answer and direct telephone calls, emails, and walk-in inquiries to the appropriate department or staff member.
• Provide administrative support for HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, orientation, benefits administration, personnel records, and employee engagement.
• Coordinate departmental schedules for interviews, meetings, trainings, orientations, employee events, and other activities.
• Maintain confidential employee files and personnel records in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and City policies.
• Assist with personnel transactions and other Human Resources functions as assigned.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with employees, City officials, volunteers, residents, visitors, and community partners.
• Participate in Emergency Management activities when assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

Reception/front desk

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Notary Public (preferred)

Job description

The City of Bastrop Tx is seeking a Human Resources & Administrative Services Coordinator to join the HR team and serve as the welcoming face and first point of contact for City Hall. This in-person role blends HR support with administrative coordination and exceptional customer service.

The ideal candidate is organized, professional, and discreet, capable of handling confidential employee matters while delivering positive experiences to residents and staff alike.