Director, People Partner, Data Cloud

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 264,000 - 366,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a high-impact Lead People Partner Director for the Data Cloud organization in Sunnyvale, driving people strategy and transformation across Analytics, Database and BI products. You will shape talent ecosystems, align HR programs with product goals, and lead through AI-enabled changes, enabling Google’s fastest-growing cloud initiatives.

You will act as a strategic partner to senior technical leaders, building trusted relationships and architecting scalable people solutions to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 15 years of human resources experience.
• 10 years as an HR business partner supporting a technology organization.
• 5 years of experience supporting a global remit.

Responsibilities

• Consult with leaders to create a comprehensive people plan to drive business strategies and outcomes for Google’s Data Cloud organization.
• Offer thought leadership regarding organizational and people-related strategy and execution during massive transformation.
• Provide insightful data to guide decision making and proactive solutions.
• Leverage emerging AI tooling to solve complex problems through design and implementation of cross-disciplinary solutions.
• Provide deep expertise as a strategic thought partner in organizational effectiveness, talent management, leadership effectiveness, transformation, performance management, and rewards.

Skills

HR leadership experience

HR business partner experience

Global remit

Technology organization support

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• 15 years of human resources experience
• 10 years of experience as an HR business partner supporting a technology organization
• 5 years of experience supporting a global remit

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree
• 15 years of experience in HR leadership roles setting strategy, designing and executing complex people programs of global scope and leading organizations through periods of significant change
• Experience supporting data infrastructure, AI, or Cloud-based product or engineering teams
• Experience leading large-scale transformation, either within a people function or in the business
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, coaching & advising senior leaders, and effectively challenging when appropriate
• Strong executive communication skills, and the ability to clearly communicate complex change

About The Job

As the lead People Partner Director for our Google Data Cloud organization, you will be a strategic multiplier for the teams responsible for the products that enable and complement Google’s differentiated Data Cloud offerings. Data Cloud consists of products across Data Analytics, Database, and Business Intelligence, and is one of the fastest growing areas in Google Cloud, with an extensive portfolio of leading products in databases, data analytics, data transformation, and visualization.

You won’t be just supporting a business through technology transformation, either. You’ll be a key strategic voice in the transformation of the people infrastructure of this critical organization, while your own HR function is transforming with AI.

This opportunity is right for a dynamic and influential leader who thrives in the fast-paced, intellectually charged world of cutting-edge technology. You will be the architect of a talent ecosystem that attracts, nurtures, and unleashes technical minds. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on the future of technology, the future of Google, the future of Cloud, and the future of work.

Great just isn't good enough for our People Operations team (known elsewhere as "Human Resources"). We bring the world's most innovative people to Google and provide the programs that help them thrive. Whether recruiting the next Googler, refining our core programs, developing talent, or simply looking for ways to inject some more fun into the lives of our Googlers, we bring a data-driven approach that is reinventing the human resources field.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $264000 - $366000 (USD) + 30% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Consult with leaders to create a comprehensive people plan to drive business strategies and outcomes for Google’s Data Cloud organization.
• Offer thought leadership regarding organizational and people-related strategy and execution, while all organizations and functions are undergoing a massive transformation.
• Provide insightful data to guide decision making and provide proactive solutions.
• Leverage emerging AI tooling to solve complex problems, through the design and implementation of solutions that cut across multiple disciplines.
• Provide deep credible expertise as a strategic thought partner to technical leaders in the areas of organizational effectiveness, talent management, leadership effectiveness, organizational transformation, performance management, compensation and rewards, employee relations, learning and development, recognition programs, and strategic development.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.