Adobe Product Family, Advertising, Background Investigation, Best Practices, Compensation and Benefits, Data Entry, Data Processing, Diversity, Driver's License, Employee Benefits, Employee Orientation, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Establish Priorities, File Maintenance, HRIS/HRMS, Health Insurance, Human Resources, Human Resources Processes, Insurance Documentation, Inventory Reports, Mail Processing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multilingual, Multitasking, Office Equipment, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Purchase Orders, Record Keeping, Reference Verification, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Telephone Skills, Time Management, Travel Planning, Word Processing
Human Resources Coordinator
Salary
$23.45 - $28.60 Hourly
Location
Garden City, KS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
00649
Department
Human Resources
Opening Date
06/16/2026
Closing Date
7/17/2026 4:59 PM Central
Description
The City of Garden City is looking for a Human Resources Coordinator to support recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, HRIS transactions, and other Human Resources programs. This position serves as a resource to employees and applicants and assists the Human Resources Department with a variety of HR functions and services.
Examples of Duties
- Answers telephone and receives general public; provides information regarding job openings, explanation of employee benefits, and the Grow Well Clinic. Directs callers and walk-in traffic to the appropriate city department or source of assistance.
- Completes visa statements and purchase orders for HR staff.
- Maintains employee files, office records, inventory of office supplies, and equipment. Responsible for purchase orders, requisitions, and travel arrangements.
- Handles confidential records, correspondence, and/or reports.
- Conducts new hire orientation that includes an extensive explanation of health insurance and other employee benefits.
- Coordinates advertising, post offer paperwork, and background checks.
- Act as the liaison for the Wellness Committee and coordinate wellness activities.
- Maintain HRIS records in Tyler Technologies, specifically track authorized position changes, and process all personnel actions.
- Perform data entry and personnel file maintenance.
- Assists employees and supervisors with basic interpretation of HR policies and procedures.
- Responds to reference checks and verifications of employment status.
- Assists City Management and Cultural Relations Board with the planning and execution of the diversity projects and other community cultural events.
- Assists in ensuring all Human Resources information is communicated to City employees.
- Coordinates and makes all preparations for all HR related meetings and trainings.
- Attend and/or volunteer with the local SHRM chapter meetings to attain further HR knowledge and participate in continuing education for the HR field.
Typical Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Knowledge of employment laws and human resource best practices
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement.
- Ability to interpret and explain policies, procedures, and benefit programs.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, applicants, and the public.
- Skills in filing, word processing, data entry; i.e., specifically Microsoft Word, Publisher, Outlook and Excel. Experience with HRIS systems.
- Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
- Skill in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
- Skill in assessing, analyzing, identifying and recommending solutions to problems
Education, Certification and Experience:
A degree in Human Resources or a related field is preferred. Basic knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and computer technology. Bilingual skills preferred. Ability to obtain a valid Kansas driver's license within 60 days. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a deadline-oriented office environment. Other desirable skills include advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Reader, multi-lingual, and proven communication and organizational skills.
The City of Garden City offers a wide range of competitive benefits. Some of the benefits include:
Health/Dental Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Group Life Insurance
Eligibility to sign-up for supplemental insurances such as:
Voluntary Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Accident
Hospital Indemnity
Critical Illness
Identity Protection
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) or Kansas Police & Fire (KP&F) Retirement
Paid Leave:
Vacation
Sick
Personal
Wellness
P/T Education Conference, Bereavement, FMLA, Military, Jury Duty, Voting
Employee Recognition Plan
Years of Service Bonuses
Performance Evaluations
Wellness Program
Grow Well Clinic Access available
Employee Assistance Program
Employer City of Garden City (KS)
Address 301 N. 8th Street
Garden City, Kansas, 67846
Phone 620-276-1175
Website https://www.garden-city.org/