Global Accommodations Lead, Benefits

Google; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 136,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off: 20 days/year

Sick Time: 40 hours/year

Maternity Leave: 28-30 weeks

Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks

Holidays: 13 paid days

Job summary

Google seeks a Global Accommodations Lead to shape and govern the company’s worldwide accommodations program. You will drive policy design, compliance with ADA and global laws, and collaborate across Legal, HR, and business units to deliver accessible, compliant experiences for Googlers.

You will partner with Legal and Employee Relations on complex cases, influence program execution, and deliver scalable solutions across 65+ countries while maintaining a strong focus on inclusion and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years in HR, Benefits, or related domains with disability accommodations focus.
• Experience interpreting US disability accommodations laws (ADA, PWFA) and compliance frameworks.
• Experience leading cross-functional HR initiatives and program rollouts.

Responsibilities

• Architect global accommodation frameworks translating complex statutes into internal policies.
• Ensure policies meet global regulatory requirements (ADA, Equality Act) for compliance.
• Serve as escalation point for highly sensitive accommodation cases in collaboration with Legal and Employee Relations.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts with IT, Facilities, Benefits, and Legal to ensure seamless employee experiences.
• Drive program improvements, standardize medical review processes, implement accessibility technologies, and develop training.

Skills

Disability accommodations strategy

Policy design

Program management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

Accessibility advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master’s degree / JD / professional certs

Job description

This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The application window will be open until at least August 3, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:

Boulder, CO, USA; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in HR, Benefits, or related domains, with a specialization in disability accommodations strategy, policy design, or program management.
• Experience in interpreting and implementing United States disability accommodations laws and regulations (e.g., ADA, PWFA) and federal/state compliance frameworks at a policy and best practice level.
• Experience leading cross-functional HR initiatives and program rollouts (e.g., system integrations, vendor agreement, or service delivery transformations).

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree, Juris Doctor (JD), or professional certification (e.g., SPHR, CRC, CDMS).
• 7 years of experience in HR, Benefits, or related domains, with a specialization in disability accommodations strategy, policy design, or program management.
• Experience with strategic partner and vendor management, auditing performance to drive operational excellence.
• Experience advocating for accessibility and partnering with employee groups.
• Familiarity with emerging statutory regulations and state-specific accommodations trends (e.g., CA/WA safety, RI menopause regulations).
• Excellent investigative skills with the ability to evaluate complex program metrics.

About The Job

The Global Benefits and Mobility team supports Googlers and their loved ones during key life and career events, from welcoming new family members to navigating international relocations. Our mission is to power Google’s talent strategy by providing engaging programs that attract, onboard, and retain remarkable talent while ensuring global compliance. Operating at a massive scale, we support over 400,000 employees and dependents across 65 countries. We are committed to delivering helpful, connected experiences that support our people through their most meaningful moments and help them do their best work at Google.

As the Global Accommodations Lead, you will take on a critical strategic role tasked with leading the organization’s global accommodations program. This role requires deep technical expertise in accommodations compliance, best practices, and strategic program execution. You will be the primary architect for global accommodation frameworks, ensuring policies and programs remain compliant with evolving international legal statutes (e.g., Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equality Act), and partnering directly with Legal and Employee Relations to navigate complex scenarios. This role requires extensive cross‑functional collaboration across Accessibility, Real Estate and Workplace Services (REWS), Legal, and People Operations to deliver a seamless experience and drive best practice innovation aimed at ensuring Google maintains accessible workplace. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $136000 - $197000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Architect global accommodation frameworks and translate complex legal statutes into actionable internal policies.
• Ensure policies and programs meet global regulatory requirements (e.g., ADA, Equality Act) to maintain technical compliance.
• Act as the ultimate escalation point for highly sensitive or legally complex accommodation requests, partnering directly with Legal and Employee Relations to mitigate risks.
• Orchestrate efforts across cross-functional teams, including IT, Facilities, Benefits, and Legal, to ensure seamless employee experiences.
• Drive systemic program improvements, such as standardizing global medical review processes, implementing accessibility technologies, and developing specialized training.

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 .