HR Generalist

Zinda Law Group, PLLC • Austin, TX

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Zinda Law Group is hiring an HR Generalist to own and operate the firm’s people infrastructure end-to-end. This is not an administrative HR role — this is a high-impact operator position responsible for recruiting support, onboarding, HR systems, compliance, and continuous process improvement. You will act as the connective tissue between leadership and the systems that allow the firm to scale. Your work directly impacts hiring quality, employee performance, compliance, and overall business growth.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of HR Generalist or People Operations experience
• Experience supporting recruiting (posting, screening, coordination)
• Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., BambooHR, Rippling, Gusto)
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a law firm, professional services, or high-growth company
• Experience building or improving onboarding programs
• Familiarity with legal recruiting (attorneys, paralegals, intake roles)
• Experience with ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Lever, JazzHR)
• Experience implementing or migrating HR systems
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification (preferred, not required)

Responsibilities

• Execute structured onboarding across all roles and locations
• Coordinate Day 1 readiness, system access, and new hire logistics
• Maintain and improve onboarding processes and documentation
• Manage offboarding including documentation, access removal, and exit interviews
• Develop, manage, and track completion of required training programs and certifications
• Maintain training logs and compliance records
• Partner with department heads to identify and close training gaps
• Manage LMS or training documentation systems
• Own and maintain the HRIS (employee records, compensation, status changes)
• Ensure data accuracy across all people systems
• Build reports and dashboards for leadership visibility
• Manage onboarding documentation, background checks, and I-9 workflows
• Maintain compliant employee files across TX, CO, AZ, and NM
• Manage handbook updates, policy changes, and acknowledgments
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and state labor laws
• Coordinate with legal counsel or PEO partners when needed
• Manage performance review cycles and ensure timely completion
• Maintain documentation and tie reviews to compensation decisions
• Support managers with feedback delivery and performance plans
• Track KPIs tied to performance and incentives
• Identify and eliminate inefficient or broken HR processes
• Build SOPs for recurring HR workflows
• Recommend and implement tools to improve efficiency
• Report process improvements and impact to leadership

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience
• 20 days paid time off
• Medical, vision & dental insurance — 100% of the base medical plan covered by the firm
• Simple IRA with up to 3% company match
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and real opportunities to advance within the firm

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed