Law Firm Human Resources Generalist
About The Position
We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our 30-person team in Dallas, TX. In this role, the HR Generalist will provide daily HR operational support, including payroll assistance using the ADP platform, benefits administration, recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, compliance activities, and coordination of internal HR policies. Talent & Training: Lead full-cycle recruitment, design high-impact onboarding, and manage ongoing training for all support staff. Process & SOPs: Build, document, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure operational excellence across both locations. Culture & Retention: Foster a high-morale environment through engagement initiatives, regular "Check-ins" to proactively lower turnover. Employee Relations: Serve as the bridge between staff and management, providing conflict mediation and professional coaching. Admin & Payroll: Execute accurate payroll processing and oversee all benefit administration and compliance. Lifecycle Management: Own the entire employee journey, from seamless onboarding to insightful offboarding/exit interviews.
Requirements
- At least 3–5 years of experience working specifically within a law firm environment.
- Experience recruiting and hiring paralegals, legal assistants, and support staff.
- Ability to create and document clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Experience fostering a strong culture and other methods to reduce staff turnover.
- Strong knowledge of payroll processing, benefits administration, and labor laws.
- Excellent communication skills to mediate between attorneys and support staff.
- A degree in HR or Business, or a professional certification like SHRM or PHR.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily HR operational support
- Payroll assistance using the ADP platform
- Benefits administration
- Recruiting
- Onboarding
- Employee relations
- Compliance activities
- Coordination of internal HR policies
- Lead full-cycle recruitment
- Design high-impact onboarding
- Manage ongoing training for all support staff
- Build, document, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Foster a high-morale environment through engagement initiatives
- Serve as the bridge between staff and management
- Provide conflict mediation and professional coaching
- Execute accurate payroll processing
- Oversee all benefit administration and compliance
- Own the entire employee journey, from seamless onboarding to insightful offboarding/exit interviews
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
