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Fish & Richardson, the premier global intellectual property law firm, is trusted by the world’s most innovative and influential companies. Fish was established in 1878, and now has more than 400 attorneys and technology specialists in the U.S., Europe, and China. Our success is rooted in our creative and inclusive culture, which values the diversity of people, experiences, and perspectives. Join Fish’s Hub team in our fast-paced Human Resources Department as an Associate Human Resources Generalist. This role is part of The Hub, Fish’s remote-first group of professionals. Hub employees work primarily from home with no expectation of a regular in-office presence. This is a remote-first position, with a focus on candidates in MN, IL, TX, GA, and DE.
Internal applicants: apply via UKG Pro by navigating to Myself > My Company> View opportunities.
How Will You Make a Difference?
- Assist the Generalist team and department leadership in delivering practical HR guidance and coaching to firm managers in a variety of HR-related areas including conflict resolution, performance management, coaching tools and fundamentals, retention strategies, and employee separations.
- Partner with the Generalist team and department leadership to support day-to-day service delivery, including preparing materials, coordinating follow-up, maintaining documentation, tracking deadlines, and escalating more complex matters as appropriate.
- Support firm policy administration, including drafting new policies and recommending updates to existing policies based on HR best practices, business needs, and legislative changes. Partner with the Generalist team to respond to related employee and manager questions.
- Maintain firm-wide job descriptions, including partnering with the Generalist team and managers to develop new job descriptions and ensure existing descriptions remain accurate and up to date.
- Assist with the operations staff performance review process, including responding to employee and manager questions, reviewing input, and helping ensure ratings and comments are consistent, equitable, and aligned with HR best practices and legal requirements.
What Will You Bring to the Table?
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a closely-related field, technical training, or equivalent professional experience.
- 1-3 years’ 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 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.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the firm.
- Ability to communicate information with diplomacy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality and assisting in conflict resolution.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn HRIS and similar applications required for data entry, research, and reporting, along with the willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies as appropriate.
Why Fish?
When you join our team, we offer:
- 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 ranked as one of the best in the country in Vault’s 2026 law firm survey
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The estimated starting pay range is $59,000 - $74,000 per year. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, skills, professional background, and overall qualifications. The salary range for this position is consistent across all geographic markets.
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.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Fish & Richardson, the premier global intellectual property law firm, is trusted by the world’s most innovative and influential companies. Fish was established in 1878, and now has more than 400 attorneys and technology specialists in the U.S., Europe, and China. Our success is rooted in our creative and inclusive culture, which values the diversity of people, experiences, and perspectives. Join Fish’s Hub team in our fast-paced Human Resources Department as an Associate Human Resources Generalist. This role is part of The Hub, Fish’s remote-first group of professionals. Hub employees work primarily from home with no expectation of a regular in-office presence. This is a remote-first position, with a focus on candidates in MN, IL, TX, GA, and DE.
Internal applicants: apply via UKG Pro by navigating to Myself > My Company> View opportunities.
How Will You Make a Difference?
- Assist the Generalist team and department leadership in delivering practical HR guidance and coaching to firm managers in a variety of HR-related areas including conflict resolution, performance management, coaching tools and fundamentals, retention strategies, and employee separations.
- Partner with the Generalist team and department leadership to support day-to-day service delivery, including preparing materials, coordinating follow-up, maintaining documentation, tracking deadlines, and escalating more complex matters as appropriate.
- Support firm policy administration, including drafting new policies and recommending updates to existing policies based on HR best practices, business needs, and legislative changes. Partner with the Generalist team to respond to related employee and manager questions.
- Maintain firm-wide job descriptions, including partnering with the Generalist team and managers to develop new job descriptions and ensure existing descriptions remain accurate and up to date.
- Assist with the operations staff performance review process, including responding to employee and manager questions, reviewing input, and helping ensure ratings and comments are consistent, equitable, and aligned with HR best practices and legal requirements.
What Will You Bring to the Table?
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a closely-related field, technical training, or equivalent professional experience.
- 1-3 years’ 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 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.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the firm.
- Ability to communicate information with diplomacy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality and assisting in conflict resolution.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn HRIS and similar applications required for data entry, research, and reporting, along with the willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies as appropriate.
Why Fish?
When you join our team, we offer:
- 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 ranked as one of the best in the country in Vault’s 2026 law firm survey
-
The estimated starting pay range is $59,000 - $74,000 per year. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, skills, professional background, and overall qualifications. The salary range for this position is consistent across all geographic markets.
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.
#LI-DM1
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
- Spectrum26
- Marriott International19
- Jabil15
- Pita Way15
- SmartStop Self Storage15
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Electronics & Hardware
- Chemicals & Materials
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in HR generalist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Two or more years of experience in a generalist or HR coordinator role
- Proficiency with an HRIS platform such as Workday, ADP, or BambooHR
- Working knowledge of federal employment law including FMLA, ADA, and Title VII
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred or required
- Experience managing full-cycle recruiting and onboarding processes
Tips for Your HR Generalist Job Search
Tailor your resume to HR systems
Recruiters screening hr generalist candidates look for specific HRIS platforms by name. List every system you've used, including Workday, ADP, BambooHR, or UKG, exactly as they appear in job postings so your resume clears automated filters.
Highlight your employee relations experience
Vague phrases like 'supported HR functions' won't stand out. Name the specific investigations, disciplinary processes, or accommodation requests you handled, how many employees you supported, and what policies or federal regulations were involved.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists hr generalist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by industry before applying
HR compliance, benefits structures, and union exposure vary sharply by industry. If your background is healthcare or manufacturing, target openings in those sectors first, where your specific regulatory knowledge, such as FMLA administration or OSHA recordkeeping, is a direct advantage.
Prepare a comp and benefits scenario answer
Most hr generalist interviews include a scenario about a benefits enrollment error or a leave of absence dispute. Practice a concise answer that names the specific law or plan document you'd reference, the stakeholders you'd contact, and how you'd document the resolution.
Negotiate with your HR knowledge
You understand pay bands and offer structures better than most candidates, so use that. Ask directly whether the posted range is the full band or a hiring range, and anchor your counteroffer to the midpoint or above based on your HRIS skills and certifications like PHR or SHRM-CP.
HR Generalist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most hr generalists?
The companies hiring the most hr generalists right now include Spectrum, Marriott International, and Jabil, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Healthcare systems, large manufacturers, and regional nonprofits consistently post the highest volume of hr generalist openings.
How many hr generalist jobs are remote?
About 35% of hr generalist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though availability varies widely by employer size and industry. Employee relations, benefits administration, and HR operations roles are most likely to be offered remotely, while positions tied to plant or clinic locations are typically on-site.
How do you become a hr generalist?
Most hr generalists start with a bachelor's degree in human resources or business, then move into an HR coordinator or HR assistant role to build hands-on experience with recruiting, onboarding, and benefits. Earning a PHR or SHRM-CP certification strengthens your candidacy significantly. From there, taking on employee relations and compliance responsibilities positions you for a full generalist role.
Can you get hired as a hr generalist with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire hr generalists with limited direct experience if you can demonstrate exposure to core HR functions. Internships, HR coordinator roles, or even administrative positions where you handled onboarding, I-9 compliance, or benefits questions all count. Earning your SHRM-CP or PHR before applying also signals readiness and often compensates for a shorter work history in the field.
What does the hr generalist interview process look like?
Most hr generalist interviews include an initial phone screen with a recruiter or HR manager, followed by one or two rounds of behavioral and situational interviews. Expect questions on how you've handled employee complaints, benefits errors, or policy violations. Some employers add a writing or case exercise, such as drafting a corrective action document or outlining an onboarding plan for a new department.
Where can I find and apply to hr generalist jobs?
You can find and apply to hr generalist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, location preference, and industry background, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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