The Red Hat People (HR) team is looking for an EMEA based (preferably Brno, or Prague) People Relations Specialist. In this role, you will help managers and associates navigate the complexities of workplace concerns, support performance management efforts, and will contribute with both hands-on and strategic support of our people managers through performance management and workplace conflict issues to cultivate an innovative, high-performing, and inclusive culture. To facilitate a positive experience for our associates and managers you will need to have a solid foundation in best practices for resolving workplace concerns and conflicts and prove the ability to lead or support sensitive workplace investigations and organizational change initiatives. A successful People Relations Specialist will demonstrate excellent leadership skills while providing feedback, coaching and mentoring for all levels, functional areas, and geographic regions.

What will you do?

• Drive alignment with Red Hat Values through coaching and mentoring associates and managers related to performance, conduct, conflict resolution, and involuntary separations across all levels of the organization

• Work to mitigate associate conduct risks and improve managerial capability and organizational effectiveness through the adherence to Employee Relations (ER) policy, procedure and practices

• Conduct investigations for sensitive employee relations matters including conducting interviews, ensuring appropriate documentation, and litigation support as necessary

• Consult with Global Risk and Compliance consultants, Internal and External Counsel, and other stakeholders and partners to ensure consistent interpretation and application of policy and practice related to ER case handling for effective resolution of complex employee relations issues

• Proactively assess team, manager, and organizational development needs, make recommendations, and work with People Team Partners to influence the evolution of programs and offerings

• Provide reporting for relevant stakeholders to identify trends

• Participate and lead ad hoc projects as an internal subject matter expert

• Successfully manage multiple stakeholders and priorities with an unpredictable workload

• Demonstrate sensitivity, professionalism, and discretion in all aspects of your responsibilities

What will you bring?

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, from an accredited educational institution

• 5+ years of employee relations in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and influence at all levels of an organization and through cultural differences

• Strong writing skills, documentation of investigations, and communication to all parties throughout the investigations process.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Results-focused with the ability to take initiative and be proactive,

• Working knowledge of HR database systems and excellent computer and analytical skills;

• Ability to adapt and thrive in a complex global organization with a fast paced and team oriented environment

Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Red Hat

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.

Inclusion at Red Hat Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.

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