Human Resources Generalist (Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Wilmington, Minneapolis)

Fish & Richardson P.C.•Atlanta, GA

166d•$68,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

Fish & Richardson, a premier global intellectual property law firm, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join their fast-paced Human Resources Department. This role is part of The Hub, Fish’s remote-first group of professionals, meaning employees work primarily from home with no expectation of a regular in-office presence. The firm was established in 1878 and has over 400 attorneys and technology specialists across the U.S., Europe, and China. Fish values a creative and inclusive culture that embraces diversity in people, experiences, and perspectives.

Requirements

3+ years of HR generalist experience including employee relations is required.
Proven skills in presenting, resolving conflicts, and providing superior client service.
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to build and maintain effective relationships and assist in conflict resolution at all levels of the firm.
Strong drive and the ability to self-motivate in the face of multiple priorities while managing time effectively.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong HR technical skills include working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn HRIS and performance management applications required for data entry, research and reporting and the willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies as appropriate.
Ability to successfully work independently as well as to develop quality team relationships and to work well within a team-oriented environment, whether leading or contributing to department initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Law firm or professional services industry experience is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or closely-related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide high level, hands-on consulting and coaching to operations staff managers in a variety of HR-related areas including employee relations, performance management, ADA accommodations, coaching tools and fundamentals, retention strategies, and separations.
Assist managers in assessing training needs and identifying opportunities for employee development, and determine appropriate strategies to achieve these needs through innovative, progressive, and effective programs.
Provide compensation administration and consulting to assist in attracting and retaining staff.
Assist with managing the firm-wide performance management process for operations staff.
Assist with administering firm policies, including developing new policies, updating the employee guide, and suggesting changes to existing policies.
Oversee the firm-wide bank of job descriptions, including working with managers to develop new descriptions and ensuring existing descriptions remain current.
Develop and implement management training programs to ensure firm managers are properly skilled in general management and in firm policies and procedures.
Conduct internal fact findings and investigations, including completing proper documentation and interaction with outside employment counsel.
Manage projects such as survey participation and analysis, work authorizations and applications for permanent residency for foreign workers, and corporate compliance reports.
Work with HRIS and IT staff to ensure the HRIS software system meets the firm’s needs and is updated to reflect changes to salary structures, bonus programs, etc.