HR Generalist, Associate
About The Company Fish & Richardson is the premier global intellectual property law firm, trusted by the world’s most innovative and influential companies. Established in 1878, Fish has grown to include more than 400 attorneys and technology specialists located across the U.S., Europe, and China. Our success is deeply rooted in a creative and inclusive culture that values diversity in people, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to fostering an environment where innovation thrives and all employees can contribute meaningfully to our legacy of excellence. About The Role We are seeking an Associate Human Resources Generalist to join Fish’s Hub team within our fast-paced Human Resources Department. This role is part of The Hub, our remote-first group of professionals who primarily work from home, with no expectation of regular in-office presence. This position focuses on candidates located in Minnesota, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, and Delaware. As an Associate Human Resources Generalist, you will assist the Generalist team and department leadership in delivering practical HR guidance and coaching to firm managers on a variety of HR-related matters, including conflict resolution, performance management, coaching, retention strategies, and employee separations. You will also support day-to-day HR service delivery, policy administration, job description maintenance, and the operations staff performance review process.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a closely related field, technical training, or equivalent professional experience. 1-3 years of human resources experience in a professional services environment. Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations related to employee management, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels. Excellent communication skills with diplomacy and tact, maintaining confidentiality and assisting in conflict resolution. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn HRIS and similar applications for data entry, research, and reporting. Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies as appropriate.
Responsibilities
Assist the Generalist team and department leadership in providing practical HR guidance and coaching to managers on conflict resolution, performance management, coaching fundamentals, retention, and employee separations. Support day-to-day HR service delivery by preparing materials, coordinating follow-up, maintaining documentation, tracking deadlines, and escalating complex matters when necessary. Administer firm policies by drafting new policies, recommending updates based on best practices, business needs, and legislative changes, and responding to employee and manager inquiries. Maintain firm-wide job descriptions by partnering with managers and the Generalist team to develop new descriptions and ensure existing ones remain accurate and current. Assist with the operations staff performance review process by responding to questions, reviewing inputs, and ensuring ratings and comments are consistent, equitable, and compliant with HR best practices and legal requirements.
Benefits
Competitive pay with discretionary bonus opportunities. Comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Generous paid time off. Tuition reimbursement program. Award-winning retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contributions. Family-friendly atmosphere including back-up child care. Health and wellness initiatives. Positive and inclusive culture ranked among the best in the country by Vault’s 2026 law firm survey. Equal Opportunity Fish & Richardson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.