Judy Vuong

About Judy Vuong

I am a human resources leader and employment attorney driving transformation by building HR functions at a global scale and uniting a geographically dispersed workforce around shared purpose. Positioned global mobility as a strategic talent enabler to support Red Hat’s brand as a people-first company, shaping relocation and assignment solutions that aligned with business goals and employment practices. Recognized for complex problem-solving ability, thinking beyond status quo so “no issue is too big to tackle.” Led enterprise through aggressive growth and change assisting with 16 M&A and expansion into 17 new countries.Selected Career Contributions- Architected global employment framework that enabled Red Hat’s transformation into respected technology leader, facilitating revenue growth from $748M to $6.5B by attracting top talent, scaling efficiently, and ensuring compliance to protect reputation- Introduced world-class HR Compliance, Global Mobility, Global Employment, Expansions, and Labor Relations programs, heading team of 30 attorneys and HR professionals in 50 countries- Served on deal team during M&A due diligence and integration phases for IBM’s $34B purchase of Red Hat, the largest software acquisition in history. Managed employee strategy and workforce planning to preserve culture and meld synergies- Guided first layoff in company history impacting associates in 30 countries, retaining talent while ensuring compliance with country regulations. Determined action steps, outlined processes, and prepared severance agreements- Transformed contingent workforce program to meet evolving talent needs spearheading efforts across Procurement, Finance, and Legal teams. Set up defined categories while saving costs with model tracking for implementation in EU and Asia- Built M&A Playbook that became foundational for HR team to identify risks prior to purchasing companies. Drafted retention agreements and planned integration proceedings to comply with global employment and labor laws.EXPERTISE: Global Employment Agreements Global Employee Policies/Procedures Employee Taxation Data Privacy Restrictive Covenants Compensation/Benefits Compliance Immigration Compliance Work Visas & Permits Domestic & Global Relocation International Assignments & Transfers Talent Policy Development & Governance Team-Building & Leadership HR Operations Strategic Direction & Alignment M&A Geo-Expansion Contingent Workers Foreign Company Employer Strategic Planning Diversity & Inclusion Trade Unions Equality Plans

Experience

1. Sr Director, Global Emplyment, Mobility, HR Compliance, & Labor Relations

   Red Hat

   Apr 2023 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   Lead transformation initiatives to underpin growth and ensure employment practices, programs, and employee experiences align to company mission, vision, and strategy. Work cross-functionally to deliver outcomes in support of corporate goals. Stood up labor relations functions in EU to enforce compliance regulations/obligations. Analyze data to inform programs, clarify metrics/KPIs, and understand talent trends to facilitate expansion goals. Manage compliance for global HR programs/operations including Total Rewards, Immigration, Employment, Talent Acquisition, and People Relations- Coached loyal mission-focused team and mentored on career development to strengthen organization’s talent bench. Challenged staff to step outside of comfort zones while providing open and inclusive environment for crucial conversations- Tapped by IBM to craft strategy to accelerate purchases of essential AI companies. Formulated targeted approach with recommendations to customize transactions to retain people assets and address complexity of corporate structures- Managed relationships with labor and work councils to prevent business disruptions, encourage employee engagement, and boost productivity. Protected brand value by preventing issues and minimizing barriers to conducting business in EU- Trusted advisor to C-suite, regularly presenting status updates and recommendations to executive stakeholders. Leveraged deep legal expertise to counsel business heads and turn chaos into clear direction that expedited achieving business objectives.

Education

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, International Studies

• North Carolina Central University School of Law

  Doctor of Law - JD, (Evening Program)

Skills

• Immigration Law
• Mediation
• Leadership
• Legal Research
• Employment Law
• Global Mobility
• Adjustment of Status
• Document Review
• Policy
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Management
• Employment-Based Immigration
• Contract Negotiation
• Legal Assistance
• Civil Litigation
• Global Immigration
• Corporate Law
• Labor Certification
• Microsoft Office
• Program Management
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Immigration Issues
• Due Diligence
• Process Improvement