Job Summary

Red Hat is looking for recent graduates to join us in Raleigh, NC in September, 2025. In this role, you will passionately advocate for the associate experience and experience the culture of our open organization.

Bringing our open culture to life for our associates requires many different roles.  From compensation consultants, leadership development experts, to partnering directly with senior leaders, the People Team works to create an inclusive, engaging and open experience for all Red Hatters.  

During the 3 year graduate program you will get to rotate through 3 different roles within the People Team aligned to your interests and organizational needs.  You will gain relevant industry knowledge, company exposure and hands-on HR experience and be supported in that journey by an intense learning program and existing Red Hatters as your buddies. At the end of this intense learning experience, you are prepared for a variety of roles and will understand where your career path at Red Hat could take you.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Putting your knowledge of human resources best practices to use by assisting with specific projects under the supervision and mentoring of experienced Red Hatters. 

• Use your general human resources knowledge and business understanding to create solutions for a wide range of talent challenges. 

• Constantly learn about Red Hat’s business, culture and strategy and apply those concepts to enable our most valuable asset, our people.

• Assist your Red Hat team members in setting expectations with stakeholders and delivering a wide variety of solutions to the business. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with your colleagues and the business, developing your own network for long-term placement. 

• Complete a number of training courses at Red Hat university as recommended.

• Use your critical thinking skills to tackle tough problems in an innovative way.

• Proactively look for solutions to prevent problems from occurring. 

• Bring innovative ideas and enthusiasm to the team while identifying new opportunities

• Respond to incidents, escalations, and exceptions in a professional manner.

Required Skills

• Passion for people and a desire to build a career in human resources

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field

• Ability to work effectively on your own and as a part of a team

• Ability to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders, and excellent communication skills

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to navigate through ambiguity and take a systems thinking approach to a challenge

• Demonstrated ability and initiative to find the correct resources and collect required information

• Enthusiastic, motivated, positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Fluent spoken and written English

• Willingness to travel during the graduate program as well working remotely and in the office in Raleigh, NC depending on assignment 

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.

The salary range for this position is $26.13 - $40.49. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.

Pay Transparency

Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat’s compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. 

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 have the flexibility to choose the work environment that suits their needs from in-office to fully remote to office-flex. 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. Opportunities are open. Join us.

Benefits
●    Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
●    Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
●    Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
●    Retirement 401(k) with employer match
●    Paid time off and holidays
●    Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
●    Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
●    Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more! 

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States. 

Diversity, Equity & 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 diverse 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 of diversity that compose our global village.

Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)
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, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Red Hat and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.

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