Paralegal - Human Resources

Job Title: Paralegal – Human Resources

Location: Richardson, Texas (On-Site)

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: CEO and Group HR Director

Pay: $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 Role

This 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 If

• You are a paralegal who enjoys operations and people as much as legal work (or more)
• You handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• You stay composed in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
• You are detail-oriented without becoming rigid
• You can manage multiple priorities without constant direction
• You communicate professionally with executives and employees at every level
• You like solving problems and building systems where few exist
• You appreciate a little organized chaos; and know how to tame it

What You'll Do

Talent Acquisition & Full-Cycle Recruiting

• Manage the full recruiting lifecycle for all open positions across Wellness Care, from job posting and sourcing through offer negotiation and close
• Partner with hiring managers to develop accurate job descriptions, define ideal candidate profiles, and build structured interview processes
• Proactively source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, employee referrals, and community partnerships
• Screen resumes, conduct phone screens, coordinate interviews, and deliver timely feedback to candidates and hiring managers
• Maintain an organized applicant tracking system and ensure a positive candidate experience at every touchpoint
• Track and report on recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, source of hire, and offer acceptance rates

HR Operations & Compliance

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions related to policies, benefits, leave, and general HR matters
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure consistency and compliance across business units
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and EEOC requirements
• Support benefits administration including open enrollment coordination and day-to-day employee questions
• Assist with compensation analysis, pay band reviews, and job leveling as the organization grows
• Maintain and update the employee handbook and HR policies as the business evolves
• Draft and review employment-related documents including offer letters, agreements, PIPs, and separation documentation — this is where your paralegal background will shine

Employee Relations & Culture

• Handle employee relations matters with discretion, fairness, and a solutions-focused mindset
• Support or conduct workplace investigations, document findings, and help leadership navigate outcomes
• Facilitate performance improvement conversations and support managers through difficult people decisions
• Advise leadership on HR best practices and help build a culture of accountability and transparency
• Support employee engagement initiatives that reinforce Wellness Care's mission and values
• Identify trends in employee feedback and surface recommendations proactively to leadership

What We're Looking For

• Background as a paralegal, legal assistant, law office manager, HR professional, compliance coordinator, or operational administrator
• Strong 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 setting
• Comfort operating in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where the playbook is still being written
• Strong 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 plus
• Experience with HRIS or ATS platforms; Gusto experience is a bonus

What You Won't Find Here

• Endless bureaucracy or slow-moving corporate culture
• Layers of unnecessary management
• A "that's not my job" mentality
• Work that doesn't matter

Why Wellness Care

• Mission-driven work in a company that actually believes in what it builds
• Direct access to leadership and real influence over the people strategy of a growing organization
• A collaborative, down-to-earth culture where your work is seen and appreciated
• Competitive salary with room to grow alongside the company
• Paid time off and benefits
• On-site in Richardson, TX - a thriving DFW community with something for everyone