HR Coordinator

City of Katy; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Katy invites applications for an HR Coordinator who will support recruitment logistics, onboarding, benefits, and employee programs within a small, collaborative team.

You will handle data entry, HRIS tasks, benefits enrollment, and employee communications, gaining broad exposure across HR functions while contributing to a community-focused public sector.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in HR, business administration, public administration, or related field with at least two years HR experience
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn new tools quickly
• Experience creating employee-facing materials like flyers or presentations; Canva familiarity is a plus
• Experience with or willingness to learn HRIS systems
• Strong communication and professional, discreet approach in every interaction
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment processes: post positions, coordinate interviews, conduct background checks, and organize candidate files
• Support new hire onboarding: prepare paperwork, coordinate logistics, and help new employees start strong
• Answer HR questions and guide employees to resources
• Maintain accurate employee personnel and benefits files with data entry and recordkeeping
• Support HRIS data entry, audits, and routine reporting to keep records up to date
• Assist with benefits open enrollment communications, scheduling, and documentation
• Contribute to benefits orientation for new hires and enrollment processing
• Help coordinate employee recognition, wellness initiatives, and department events
• Assist with training program logistics and policy communications
• Support employment verifications, surveys, and open records requests
• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth HR operations

Skills

Microsoft Office

Canva

HRIS

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Associate's Degree in HR, Business Admin, Public Admin, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

HRIS systems

Job description

The City of Katy is looking for the next addition to their HR Team!

Who We Are

The City of Katy is a close-knit, growing community where local government makes a real difference in people's everyday lives. Our Human Resources team sits at the center of it all - supporting the people who keep Katy running, from public safety to parks to city hall. We work hard, look out for each other, and take pride in doing things right.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an HR Coordinator who is organized, people-oriented, and ready to contribute across a broad range of HR functions. This role works closely within the HR team, providing meaningful support that keeps the department moving - from recruitment logistics and onboarding to benefits assistance and employee programs.

This isn't a purely transactional role. You'll be working within a small, collaborative team where your contributions have real impact, and where you'll build skills across every area of human resources. If you're someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and wants to grow in the HR profession, this is a great place to do it.

What You'll Do

No two days look exactly the same. You'll work within a collaborative HR team, contributing support across a wide range of programs and processes. Here's a look at where you'll contribute:

• Assist with the recruitment process - helping post positions, coordinate interviews, conduct background checks, and keep candidate documentation organized
• Support new hire onboarding by preparing paperwork, coordinating logistics, and helping new employees get off to a strong start
• Help employees navigate HR questions and processes, connecting them with the right resources and information
• Maintain accurate employee personnel and benefit files - this role involves a meaningful amount of data entry, filing, and recordkeeping, and getting it right matters
• Support HRIS data entry, audits, and routine reporting to keep employee information accurate and up to date
• Provide support during annual benefits open enrollment, including 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 communication as needed
• Assist with completing employment verifications, surveys, and open records requests
• Pitch in wherever the team needs you - this is a department that works together

What We're Looking For

Detail, discretion, and a collaborative spirit - that's what this role calls for. Here's what we're hoping you bring:

• An 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 - we're looking for someone who really knows their way around Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, not just the basics
• A natural comfort with technology - someone who picks up new tools quickly and can help the team work smarter
• Experience creating employee-facing materials like flyers, announcements, and presentations - familiarity with Canva or similar tools is a plus
• Experience with or willingness to learn HRIS systems
• Strong communication skills and a professional, courteous approach in every interaction
• The ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment
• A knack for managing multiple tasks and priorities without losing the details
• A genuinely collaborative working style - you share information freely, ask for help when you need it, and make the people around you better at their jobs

Nice to Have

• SHRM-CP or PHR certification (or interest in pursuing one - we support professional development)
• Experience in a municipal or government HR setting

Why Katy?

Working for the City of Katy means being part of a team that's invested in each other and in the community we serve. We offer stable, purposeful work that directly supports the community you live and work in, competitive public sector benefits, and the satisfaction of knowing your work supports every department in the city.

The City of Katy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Amendments Act.