HR Manager

About Us Zinda Law Group is a high-growth, elite personal injury law firm operating across Texas, Florida, 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 Manager 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 Own Compliance & Benefits Administration Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across Texas, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and applicable state labor regulations Own the administration of the firm's employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans Lead annual open enrollment, including employee communications, enrollment support, eligibility management, and issue resolution Partner with benefits brokers and insurance carriers during annual renewals, participating in plan evaluations, vendor negotiations, and benefit strategy recommendations to leadership Employee Documentation Manage employee life events, benefits eligibility changes, COBRA administration, and ongoing vendor relationships Manage employee handbook updates, policy revisions, and compliance communications to ensure policies remain current and legally compliant Support compliance with federal and state employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and applicable state regulations. Partner with legal counsel or PEO providers as needed. 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 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 People Leadership Delegate tasks and duties to cross functional team members Provide leadership support to contingent team members Minimum Requirements 3–6 years of HR Generalist or People Operations experience 1-2 years of people leadership experience Experience in managing benefits is required (partnering with brokers, negotiations, and open enrollment administration) Experience supporting recruiting (posting, screening, coordination, compensation proposals) 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 (Bamboo, RecruitIQ) Experience implementing or migrating HR systems SHRM-CP or PHR certification (strongly preferred) 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 escalade 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 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 Recruiting pipelines move quickly with no stalled roles 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr