People & Culture Lead, Gemini; Mountain View, California,

Mountain View, California, US

Are you ready to shape the culture of a world‑class AI organization? This is a defining opportunity to join the GenAI People & Culture (P&C) Leadership Team as the People & Culture Lead for Gemini. In this strategic role you will act as an advisor, architect, and “unblocker” for one of the most innovative environments in the world. You will do more than manage HR processes;

you will partner directly with VPs and Unit Leads to co‑deliver a comprehensive People Plan that balances ambitious business goals with grounded P&C strategies. You will spend your time driving impact in a fast‑paced environment known for high collaboration and innovation. Utilizing organizational psychology and behavioral science you will navigate complexity, drive performance, and help build something extraordinary.

Artificial intelligence will be one humanity’s most transformative inventions. At Google Deep Mind, we are a pioneering AI lab with world‑class 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.

• Strategic Partnering & Planning: 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.
• Organizational Design & Psychology: 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.
• Executive Coaching & Influence: 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.
• Data Intelligence & Market Trends: Go beyond internal reporting by utilizing a data‑driven approach to partnering. Actively monitor people data and synthesize it with external market realities to identify workforce risks, trends, and opportunities.
• Global Team Leadership: 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.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion a Kaizen approach to the employee experience.

To set you up for success as a People & Culture Lead at Google Deep Mind, we are looking for a blend of strategic agility, operational excellence, and deep mission alignment.

• Substantial HR Leadership:
  Proven track record operating as a senior HR professional, preferably within a small but fast‑growing business or dynamic tech environment.
• Subject Matter Expert:
  Deep understanding of Organizational Design (OD) principles, talent management, and employment legislation/policies.
• Change Management Authority:
  Proven ability to lead change in complex, global organizations, effectively managing stakeholders with diverse viewpoints.
• People Management:
  Strong history of coaching, developing, and leading high‑performing HR teams.

• Strategic Agility: Navigate ambiguity and enjoy changeable environments. Strategic thinker and confident communicator.
• Operational Excellence: Extremely organized, capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously while prioritizing effectively. Proactive approach.
• Relationship Building: Build solid relationships quickly with a high sense of credibility. Put people at ease, create understanding, and instill trust.
• Landscape Analyst: Expert in synthesizing internal data with external market…