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 organizedSupport new hire onboarding by preparing paperwork, coordinating logistics, and helping new employees get off to a strong startHelp employees navigate HR questions and processes, connecting them with the right resources and informationMaintain accurate employee personnel and benefit files - this role involves a meaningful amount of data entry, filing, and recordkeeping, and getting it right mattersSupport HRIS data entry, audits, and routine reporting to keep employee information accurate and up to dateProvide support during annual benefits open enrollment, including communications, scheduling, and documentationAssist with benefits orientation for new hires and ensure enrollment records are complete and processed accuratelyHelp coordinate the employee recognition program, wellness initiatives, and department eventsSupport training program logistics and assist with policy communication as neededAssist with completing employment verifications, surveys, and open records requestsPitch in wherever the team needs you - this is a department that works together What We're Looking ForDetail, 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 experienceStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office - we're looking for someone who really knows their way around Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, not just the basicsA natural comfort with technology - someone who picks up new tools quickly and can help the team work smarterExperience creating employee-facing materials like flyers, announcements, and presentations - familiarity with Canva or similar tools is a plusExperience with or willingness to learn HRIS systemsStrong communication skills and a professional, courteous approach in every interactionThe ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgmentA knack for managing multiple tasks and priorities without losing the detailsA genuinely collaborative working style - you share information freely, ask for help when you need it, and make the people around you better at their jobsNice to HaveSHRM-CP or PHR certification (or interest in pursuing one - we support professional development)Experience in a municipal or government HR settingWhy Katy?