[Remote] Human Resources Generalist (Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Wilmington, Minneapolis)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Fish & Richardson P.C. is a premier global intellectual property law firm, known for its creative and inclusive culture. They are seeking a Human Resources Generalist to provide consulting and coaching to managers in various HR-related areas, assist with performance management, and develop training programs while working remotely as part of The Hub.
Responsibilities
- Provide high level, hands-on consulting and coaching to operations staff managers in a variety of HR-related areas including, but not limited to, 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. Help determine appropriate strategies to achieve the identified 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 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, corporate compliance reports, etc
- 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
Skills
- 3+ years of HR generalist experience including employee relations is required; law firm or professional services industry experience is preferred
- 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
- Law firm or professional services industry experience is preferred
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or closely-related field is preferred
Benefits
- Competitive pay and discretionary bonus opportunities along with a rich benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement
- Award-winning retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contribution
- A family-friendly atmosphere with back-up child care, as well as health and wellness initiatives
- A positive culture awarded an Outstanding Workplace designation in 2023 and 2024 by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement
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