O pozici
At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As an HR Generalist, you play a critical role in bringing this mission to life by partnering closely with leaders and employees to deliver meaningful, compliant, and human‑centered people experiences.
You will act as a trusted advisor to leadership teams, an advocate for employees, and a steward of our culture—helping enable a One Microsoft approach while ensuring local relevance, statutory compliance, and operational excellence.
This role covers the Czechia and Slovakia region.
Co budeš dělat
- HR Community Leadership
Partner with and build effective relationships with leadership teams to enable a One Microsoft approach, coaching leaders and leadership teams as needed.
Create clarity and intentionality across People Priorities at country, geography, or business level, driving consistency while respecting local differences.
Partner across the HR model (HRBPs, HR Directors, COEs) to ensure seamless, high‑quality delivery of HR services.
Participate in and help drive leadership team HR governance, influencing leadership mindset, customer‑first culture, and people practices.
- HR Governance
Lead, manage, and drive clarity for geography or client governance committees.
Ensure HR alignment across businesses and stakeholder groups within the assigned scope.
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date HR information (e.g., immigration, mobility, offer governance).
Drive compliance with Microsoft HR practices and identify opportunities to improve HR processes.
Partner with Finance, Payroll, Procurement, Corporate, and Legal (CELA) to ensure governance decisions land effectively.
- Employee Experience & Engagement
Act as an employee advocate by looking beyond process execution into the lived experiences of employees, managers, and leaders.
Collaborate with internal communications to ensure alignment and clarity of messaging.
Lead and develop strategies to improve employee engagement and workplace experience.
Design and manage programs and initiatives that foster an inclusive, positive work environment (e.g., wellbeing initiatives, workplace programs).
Promote fair, inclusive, and equitable employee experiences through local policies, learning, and benefits.
- Projects, Programs, and Initiatives
Execute or lead HR projects, programs, and initiatives with minimal supervision, including applying COE programs, supporting organizational change, or implementing new benefits or talent initiatives.
Develop project plans, manage execution, and respond proactively to emerging business or regulatory requirements.
- Statutory Accountability
Maintain deep, current knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and emerging trends affecting HR policies and practices (e.g., labor law, GDPR, health and safety, benefits, local documentation).
Translate statutory requirements into practical, compliant HR solutions and localized policies.
Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulatory frameworks, including oversight of HR suppliers.
Partner and negotiate with unions, works councils, or employee representation bodies where applicable.
Represent HR in governance and compliance forums, managing legal and financial risk in service of Microsoft’s brand and values.
- External Impact
Engage local communities and external stakeholders (e.g., professional networks, schools, community organizations) to promote Microsoft culture and values.
Represent Microsoft through initiatives such as industry events, diversity programs, and HR professional forums.
Build and sustain external relationships that enhance employer brand, community impact, and future workforce readiness.
- Crisis Management & Business Continuity
Partner with leadership teams to design and orchestrate crisis management strategies, including emergency response, disaster recovery, risk management, and communications.
Activate and support Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and wellbeing resources during and after crises.
Koho hledáme
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Legal, Business, Psychology, or a related field and experienced in HR or a related field (e.g., hiring, employee relations, performance management) involving the application of employment laws and HR policies or equivalent experience.
- Experienced in governing local Czechia & Slovakia HR policies.
- Experience managing local Czechia & Slovakia labor law and statutory reporting.
- Experienced in Union/Workers Council/ERB negotations
- Fluency in Czech and English languages is required to support customer/stakeholders in this market.
Benefity
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
- Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/czech-republic-corporate-pay.html
