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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
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote human resources assistant jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or BambooHR
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook
- Knowledge of employment law basics including FMLA, ADA, and EEO compliance
- Strong data entry accuracy and experience maintaining confidential employee records
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred for mid-level assistant roles
Tips for Your Remote Human Resources Assistant Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote human resources assistant openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through mixed local and remote results.
Show async communication skills upfront
Remote HR teams rely on written documentation over verbal check-ins. Highlight experience drafting employee communications, maintaining HR records, and coordinating onboarding steps through email or platforms like Slack, since remote employers screen for this early.
Demonstrate HRIS proficiency in your application
Remote human resources assistant roles almost always require independent navigation of HRIS platforms like Workday, ADP, or BambooHR. Name the specific systems you've used and the tasks you performed in them, because remote hiring managers want to skip the training curve.
Prepare for a remote-specific interview format
Remote HR interviews often include scenario questions about handling sensitive employee issues without face-to-face contact, managing documentation across time zones, and staying organized without office oversight. Prepare concrete examples that show you've handled those situations in distributed or hybrid environments.
Remote Human Resources Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote human resources assistant job?
Target companies that already operate distributed teams, since they build remote HR workflows into their standard process. Remote employers screen human resources assistants for written communication, self-direction, and comfort with HRIS platforms like Workday or BambooHR. Showing experience with async collaboration tools and virtual onboarding processes signals you can contribute without in-person oversight, which gives you a real edge.
Which companies hire remote human resources assistants?
Employers currently hiring remote human resources assistants include Victra-Verizon Authorized Retailer, Watson Institute, and Certus Pest, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote-first technology firms, distributed professional services companies, and healthcare organizations with multi-state workforces are among the most consistent hirers of human resources assistants in fully remote capacities.
Can you get a remote human resources assistant job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage tasks independently from day one without in-person guidance. Companies that hire entry-level remote human resources assistants often prioritize candidates who demonstrate HRIS familiarity, strong written communication, and any hands-on practice from internships, volunteer HR work, or HR coursework with real administrative outputs.
Do you need a degree for remote human resources assistant jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh practical HRIS experience, knowledge of employment documentation, and demonstrated ability to manage HR workflows independently as heavily as a formal degree. Certifications like the SHRM-CP or PHR can reinforce credibility, and a portfolio showing you've handled onboarding coordination, records management, or benefits administration remotely carries real weight.
Which industries hire the most remote human resources assistants?
Most remote human resources assistant openings sit in Education, Insurance, and Manufacturing, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors hire human resources assistants remotely because their distributed workforces require ongoing HR support across multiple locations without the need for a centralized on-site team.
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