HR Generalist

HR Generalist

Austin, TX | Onsite

Our Mission: Justice for All. Life-Changing Results.

About Us

Zinda Law Group is a high-growth, elite personal injury law firm operating across Texas, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. We run the firm like a business — with clear accountability, aggressive growth targets, and an uncompromising standard for execution.

Our team is built on ownership, performance, and results. We believe great people systems drive great business outcomes — and we are building a People Operations function that scales with the firm’s growth.

About the Role

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.

What You’ll Do

Onboarding & Offboarding

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

Training & Development Coordination

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

HR Systems & Data

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

Compliance & Employee Documentation

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

Performance Management Support

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

Process Improvement

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

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications

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)

Who You Are

A self-starter who takes ownership and executes without being chased

Highly organized with strong attention to detail

A direct and professional communicator

Proactive — you identify problems before they escalate

Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment

Trusted by leadership for accuracy and follow-through

Trusted by employees for fairness and confidentiality

What Success Looks Like

Recruiting pipelines move quickly with no stalled roles

Onboarding is consistent, structured, and high-quality

Employee records are fully compliant across all states

HR systems are accurate, organized, and actionable

Processes continuously improve and scale with the business

Leadership trusts the People Operations function completely

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

Why Zinda?

At Zinda Law Group, every event we host is a reflection of who we are — a firm that fights hard for its clients and shows up fully for its community. You'll be part of a high-performing, ambitious team that celebrates wins, invests in its people, and is growing fast. This isn't just a coordinator role — it's a chance to build something meaningful and make your mark on a firm that's going places.

Our Core Principles

Excellence Always

We All Take Out the Trash

Data-Driven Results

We Outwork Our Opponents

Zinda Law Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected status as required by applicable law.

By submitting this application, I understand Zinda Law may review publicly available information about me in order to assess my suitability for employment.

This job description outlines the general nature and responsibilities of the role but is not an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or requirements. Duties may be adjusted as needed, and team members may be asked to perform other tasks as assigned, in compliance with applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.