Paralegal - Human Resources

Job Title: Paralegal – Human ResourcesLocation: Richardson, Texas (On-Site)Job Type: Full-TimeDepartment: Human ResourcesReports To: CEO and Group HR DirectorPay: $70,000+ DOE Something We've Learned! At our companies, we discovered something: paralegals make exceptional HR professionals.The people who thrive in our environment are sharp, organized, calm under pressure, operationally minded, and capable of navigating confidential situations, strong personalities, sensitive conversations, and constant change, without losing attention to detail. Our HR team is built on exactly that profile. So instead of limiting this search to traditional HR backgrounds, we are intentionally looking for experienced paralegals who are ready for a dynamic, people-focused role.About the RoleThis is not a traditional paralegal or HR position. It is a high-trust operational role inside a rapidly growing healthcare and wellness organization where no two days look the same. You will work closely with leadership on recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, investigations, compliance, documentation, policies, and performance conversations, while helping create structure in a company moving at startup speed.One minute you may be coordinating a sensitive employee matter. The next, helping draft employment contracts, managing onboarding logistics, reviewing records, handling compliance projects, or helping leadership think through a difficult people situation. If you have ever wanted to get out of the law firm and into something new, more varied, and more people-focused — this is that seat.You Will Thrive Here IfYou are a paralegal who enjoys operations and people as much as legal work (or more)You handle confidential information with professionalism and discretionYou stay composed in fast-moving, ambiguous environmentsYou are detail-oriented without becoming rigidYou can manage multiple priorities without constant directionYou communicate professionally with executives and employees at every levelYou like solving problems and building systems where few existYou appreciate a little organized chaos; and know how to tame itWhat You'll DoTalent Acquisition & Full-Cycle RecruitingManage the full recruiting lifecycle for all open positions across Wellness Care, from job posting and sourcing through offer negotiation and closePartner with hiring managers to develop accurate job descriptions, define ideal candidate profiles, and build structured interview processesProactively source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, employee referrals, and community partnershipsScreen resumes, conduct phone screens, coordinate interviews, and deliver timely feedback to candidates and hiring managersMaintain an organized applicant tracking system and ensure a positive candidate experience at every touchpointTrack and report on recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, source of hire, and offer acceptance ratesHR Operations & ComplianceServe as a primary point of contact for employee questions related to policies, benefits, leave, and general HR mattersManage onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure consistency and compliance across business unitsMaintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and EEOC requirementsSupport benefits administration including open enrollment coordination and day-to-day employee questionsAssist with compensation analysis, pay band reviews, and job leveling as the organization growsMaintain and update the employee handbook and HR policies as the business evolvesDraft and review employment-related documents including offer letters, agreements, PIPs, and separation documentation — this is where your paralegal background will shineEmployee Relations & CultureHandle employee relations matters with discretion, fairness, and a solutions-focused mindsetSupport or conduct workplace investigations, document findings, and help leadership navigate outcomesFacilitate performance improvement conversations and support managers through difficult people decisionsAdvise leadership on HR best practices and help build a culture of accountability and transparencySupport employee engagement initiatives that reinforce Wellness Care's mission and valuesIdentify trends in employee feedback and surface recommendations proactively to leadershipWhat We're Looking ForBackground as a paralegal, legal assistant, law office manager, HR professional, compliance coordinator, or operational administratorStrong writing, organization, and follow-through (you produce clean work and close open loops).Ability to manage sensitive information with the same discretion you would in a legal settingComfort operating in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where the playbook is still being writtenStrong judgment and genuine common sense (you know when to escalate and when to handle it)Healthcare, employment law, compliance, or multi-state experience is a meaningful plusExperience with HRIS or ATS platforms; Gusto experience is a bonusWhat You Won't Find HereEndless bureaucracy or slow-moving corporate cultureLayers of unnecessary managementA \"that's not my job\" mentalityWork that doesn't matterWhy Wellness CareMission-driven work in a company that actually believes in what it buildsDirect access to leadership and real influence over the people strategy of a growing organizationA collaborative, down-to-earth culture where your work is seen and appreciatedCompetitive salary with room to grow alongside the companyPaid time off and benefitsOn-site in Richardson, TX - a thriving DFW community with something for everyone