Country Process Owner, Googler Experience

Google; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking an HR professional to optimize human resources processes in Johannesburg. This role involves improving efficiency while complying with local regulations and requires significant experience in related roles. Ideal candidates are innovative, resourceful, and ready to contribute to Google's people operations and talent management.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in human resources or people programs.
• Certified in Lean or Six Sigma preferred.
• Experience with digital transformation and operational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize country-specific HR processes to meet business needs.
• Implement HR requirements locally, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Fluent communication in English

Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements

HR tools and processes

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in human resources, people programs, or related roles.
• Fluent communication in English to support client relationship management in this region.

Preferred qualifications:

• Certified in Lean or Six Sigma.
• Experience in deploying human resources, people programs, or related roles.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements for local HR practices.
• Experience with digital transformation and HR digitalization.
• Experience with operational initiatives.
• Familiarity with HR tools and processes.

About The Job

Google is known for its innovative technologies, products, and services, and for the talented people behind them. Whether improving staffing systems, planning growth, building campus relationships, or cultivating future computer scientists, you will focus on Google's staffing needs and the broader hiring landscape. You are resourceful, creative, driven, and excited about working at Google.

Our People Operations team (also known as Human Resources) is dedicated to attracting and nurturing the world's most innovative talent. We handle recruiting, core program refinement, talent development, and initiatives to enhance employee well-being, using a data-driven approach that is transforming HR.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize country-specific HR processes to meet business needs, improve efficiency, and mitigate risks.
• Implement HR requirements locally, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Google is committed to equal opportunity employment and affirmative action. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, as permitted by law. For accommodations, please complete our Accommodations for Applicants form.