Human Resources Generalist (Minneapolis, MN Remote)
Fish & Richardson, the premier global intellectual property law firm, is trusted by the world's most innovative and influential companies. Our success is rooted in our creative and inclusive culture, which values the diversity of people, experiences, and perspectives. Join Fish's Minneapolis team in our fast-paced Human Resources Department as a Human Resources Generalist (Minneapolis, MN Remote).
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.
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.
Develop and implement management training programs to ensure firm managers are properly skilled in general management and in firm policies and procedures.
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.
3+ years of HR generalist experience; law firm or professional services industry experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or closely-related field is preferred.
• 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.
• This position is based in Minneapolis (must be commutable to the Fish Minneapolis office) and is fully remote; however, some training will be in person.
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
Our Commitment to Diversity
As a firm that serves the world's greatest visionaries, we know that creativity and innovation are the result of seeing the world from multiple different perspectives. Having a diverse team enhances the quality of legal services we provide to our clients, sustains our standing as a premier IP law firm, and strengthens the fabric of our firm.