Google DeepMind · 14 hours ago
People & Culture Lead, Gemini (12 months Fixed-Term Contract)
Mountain View, California, US
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$211K/yr - $297K/yrDeepMind is a pioneering AI lab focused on advancing AI development to solve complex global challenges. The People & Culture Lead for Gemini will partner with leadership to execute the People Plan, drive organizational design, and lead change initiatives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentFoundational AIMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Partner closely with VPs and Unit Leads to execute the 2026 People Plan
Ensure that all people strategies—from career development to leadership capability—are aligned with GDM’s strategic goals
Apply deep expertise in organizational psychology and behavioral science to design evolving team structures that meet business needs
Lead large-scale organizational change initiatives, integrating teams with conflicting requirements to align with our cultural goals
Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic influencer to senior leadership
Shape decision-making on critical people matters, coaching leaders to accelerate their development, improve team performance, and foster a culture of continuous learning
Utilize a data-driven approach to partnering
Actively monitor people data and synthesize it with external market realities to identify workforce risks, trends, and opportunities
Manage and inspire a global team
Uphold 'GDM Manager' expectations—developing, coaching, and collaborating with your team and the wider P&C community to deliver efficient, effective, and bespoke solutions
Champion a Kaizen approach to the employee experience
Qualification
Required
Substantial HR Leadership: You have a proven track record of success operating as a senior HR professional, preferably within a small but fast-growing business or dynamic tech environment
Subject Matter Expert: You possess a deep understanding of Organizational Design (OD) principles, talent management, and employment legislation/policies
Change Management Authority: You have the proven ability to lead change in complex, global organizations, effectively managing stakeholders with diverse viewpoints
People Management: You have a strong history of coaching, developing, and leading high-performing HR teams
Strategic Agility: You can effectively navigate ambiguity and enjoy changeable environments. You are a strategic thinker who can represent the vision of the leaders you partner with, acting as a confident communicator
Operational Excellence: You are extremely organized and capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously while prioritizing effectively. You see what needs to be done and take a proactive approach
Relationship Building: You build solid relationships quickly with a high sense of credibility. You are able to put people at ease, create understanding, and instill trust in everyone you interact with
Landscape Analyst: You are an expert in synthesizing internal data with external market reality to drive workforce planning
AI Fluency: Ability and curiosity to use AI tools practically and effectively in your work, with a recognition and awareness of AI's responsible use, risks, and limitations. Ability to leverage and promote AI for team and organisational productivity
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Company
Google DeepMind
Google DeepMind aims to research and build safe artificial intelligence system to solve intelligence and advance science and humanity. It is a sub-organization of Google.
Founded in 2010
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2014-01-26Acquired
2011-02-01Series A
Leadership Team
Demis Hassabis
Co-Founder & CEO
Aaron Saunders
VP of Hardware Engineering, Robotics
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