Employee Relations Partner, Deepmind (fixed Term Contract)

Google · Big Tech · London, United Kingdom

This role is an Employee Relations Partner at Google DeepMind, focusing on managing employee relations, investigations, and change programs. While the company is an AI leader, this specific role is not directly involved in AI/ML development or research. It requires extensive experience in employee relations, UK/EMEA labor laws, and workplace investigations. Preferred qualifications include experience with AI tools and data analytics for ER insights.

What you'd actually do

Lead investigations, performance, grievances, disciplinaries, accommodations, appeals and restructuring which includes advising on best practices and guiding colleagues through these processes.
Drive change programs and collective issues, and be a point of contact for topics such as organizational restructures.
Strengthen ER capability across managers and the People and Culture (P&C) Partnering team through training, coaching, partnership and development of tools and processes, while diagnosing and supporting continuous improvement of ER processes and policies.
Design and deliver people practices which develop and maintain positive working relationships.
Establish and implement appropriate reporting mechanisms for employee relations cases, both informal and formal.

Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
7 years of experience in employee relations/investigations, gained in an Employee Relations or Employment Law role, or equivalent experience as an employment attorney practicing employment law
Experience navigating UK and EMEA labor relations and markets
Experience managing workplace investigations and ER issues
Experience in advising on employee relations issues, including investigations performance and reorganizations in an employee relations role

Nice to have

Experience using AI tools, with a recognition and awareness of AI’s responsible use, risks, and limitations
Experience in navigating difficult conversations, complex tensions, and ambiguity with critical thinking and expert solutions during change
Experience partnering on scalable people efforts within fast-paced, changing environments
Experience balancing legal, cultural, and business risks to resolve high-stakes people issues while minimizing litigation exposure
Proficiency in data analytics, with the ability to translate ER datasets into actionable business insights and drive decision-making
Excellent verbal and written skills, instilling trust in interactions with all stakeholders

What the JD emphasized

7 years of experience in employee relations/investigations
Experience navigating UK and EMEA labor relations and markets
Experience managing workplace investigations and ER issues
Experience in advising on employee relations issues, including investigations performance and reorganizations in an employee relations role

Read full job description

Artificial intelligence will be one of humanity’s most transformative inventions. At Google DeepMind, we are a pioneering AI lab with exceptional interdisciplinary teams focused on advancing AI development to solve complex global challenges and accelerate high-quality product innovation for billions of users. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, ensuring safety and ethics are always our highest priority.

We are pushing the boundaries across multiple domains. Our global teams offer diverse learning opportunities and varied career pathways for those driven to achieve exceptional results through collective effort.

Responsibilities

Lead investigations, performance, grievances, disciplinaries, accommodations, appeals and restructuring which includes advising on best practices and guiding colleagues through these processes.
Drive change programs and collective issues, and be a point of contact for topics such as organizational restructures.
Strengthen ER capability across managers and the People and Culture (P&C) Partnering team through training, coaching, partnership and development of tools and processes, while diagnosing and supporting continuous improvement of ER processes and policies.
Design and deliver people practices which develop and maintain positive working relationships.
Establish and implement appropriate reporting mechanisms for employee relations cases, both informal and formal.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
7 years of experience in employee relations/investigations, gained in an Employee Relations or Employment Law role, or equivalent experience as an employment attorney practicing employment law.
Experience navigating UK and EMEA labor relations and markets.
Experience managing workplace investigations and ER issues.
Experience in advising on employee relations issues, including investigations performance and reorganizations in an employee relations role.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience using AI tools, with a recognition and awareness of AI’s responsible use, risks, and limitations.
Experience in navigating difficult conversations, complex tensions, and ambiguity with critical thinking and expert solutions during change.
Experience partnering on scalable people efforts within fast-paced, changing environments.
Experience balancing legal, cultural, and business risks to resolve high-stakes people issues while minimizing litigation exposure.
Proficiency in data analytics, with the ability to translate ER datasets into actionable business insights and drive decision-making.
Excellent verbal and written skills, instilling trust in interactions with all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead investigations, performance, grievances, disciplinaries, accommodations, appeals and restructuring which includes advising on best practices and guiding colleagues through these processes.
Drive change programs and collective issues, and be a point of contact for topics such as organizational restructures.
Strengthen ER capability across managers and the People and Culture (P&C) Partnering team through training, coaching, partnership and development of tools and processes, while diagnosing and supporting continuous improvement of ER processes and policies.
Design and deliver people practices which develop and maintain positive working relationships.
Establish and implement appropriate reporting mechanisms for employee relations cases, both informal and formal.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
7 years of experience in employee relations/investigations, gained in an Employee Relations or Employment Law role, or equivalent experience as an employment attorney practicing employment law.
Experience navigating UK and EMEA labor relations and markets.
Experience managing workplace investigations and ER issues.
Experience in advising on employee relations issues, including investigations performance and reorganizations in an employee relations role.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience using AI tools, with a recognition and awareness of AI’s responsible use, risks, and limitations.
Experience in navigating difficult conversations, complex tensions, and ambiguity with critical thinking and expert solutions during change.
Experience partnering on scalable people efforts within fast-paced, changing environments.
Experience balancing legal, cultural, and business risks to resolve high-stakes people issues while minimizing litigation exposure.
Proficiency in data analytics, with the ability to translate ER datasets into actionable business insights and drive decision-making.
Excellent verbal and written skills, instilling trust in interactions with all stakeholders.