People & Culture Partner, Research

Snapshot

Google DeepMind has a remarkable track record of scientific breakthroughs. Such extraordinary work is a direct result of the brilliant and diverse people we bring together. Our People & Culture team work together to maintain, optimise, and nurture our culture to create the best environment in the world for advancing AI research. A place where everyone’s expertise is recognised and where everyone is continually learning and supported to be the best leaders, managers, and collaborators they can be.

About Us 

Artificial Intelligence could be one of humanity’s most useful inventions. At Google DeepMind, we’re a team of scientists, engineers, machine learning experts and more, working together to advance the state of the art in artificial intelligence. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, and collaborate with others on critical challenges, ensuring safety and ethics are the highest priority.

The role

Within our wider People & Culture team, we have a large, talented and supportive Partnering team, focused on continuous learning, sharing knowledge, insights, and best practices. 

The Partnering team provides strategic and thoughtful guidance, enabling managers and leaders to not only perform, but grow in their roles. In addition, partners contribute to and lead on projects that  build tools and programs which  support our culture and the wider organisation. 

You will spend the majority of your time working with Leaders and their teams in the Foundational Research Unit, in addition to contributing to projects to build tools and programs to support our culture. The Foundational Research Unit is the engine of innovation for GDM by incubating pioneering research projects to deliver breakthroughs, collaborating with other units to create real-world impact, and accelerating the path to AGI.

Key responsibilities:

• Delivering high impact solutions to challenges including organisation design, career development and leadership capability, ensuring alignment with the GDM’s strategic goals
• Partnering and coaching leaders  to develop their skills and improve team performance, and fostering a culture of continuous learning
• Acting with confidence in an inspiring and fast paced environment, instilling trust in everyone you interact with, and delivering thoughtful and bespoke solutions
• Being proactive and adaptable, anticipating and addressing challenges before they arise
• Utilising a data driven approach to partnering
• Focusing on continuous improvement (Kaizen approach)

About you

In order to set you up for success as a People & Culture Partner at Google DeepMind,  we look for the following skills and experience:

• You have substantial experience operating as an HR professional, preferably some of which was in a small but fast growing business,with a proven track record of success in leading and developing HR strategies within a fast-growing business environment
• You thrive in a dynamic environment and possess the ability to lead and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, while effectively prioritizing and delegating tasks.
• You seamlessly transition between strategic planning and hands-on execution, demonstrating a strong understanding of both the operational and strategic aspects of HR
• You possess an outstanding understanding of human behaviour including an understanding of self
• You are able to build solid relationships with people quickly and have a high sense of empathy; you put them at ease and create understanding
• You are extremely organised and are used to working at a very quick pace and balancing many different tasks. You are proactive and see what needs to be done
• You can effectively navigate ambiguity and enjoy changeable environments where you can implement creative and innovative ideas. You are a strategic thinker with a passion for driving organizational success and fostering a culture of excellence
• You are looking for a career defining role in a mission-driven and pioneering organisation. The chance to be a key part of something extraordinary! 

In addition, the following would be an advantage: 

• Experience within a fast-paced, technology-driven environment/ experience supporting research teams or a research organization.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $156,000 - $246,000 + bonus + benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.

At Google DeepMind, we value diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.