Talent & Performance Lead (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Job Description

Google DeepMind is seeking a Talent Management Lead to drive its talent agenda and manage a team responsible for designing and delivering organization-wide talent & performance management practices. This is a 12-month fixed term contract role, with an ideal start date of August 2025. The role involves talent planning, promotion, evaluation, and empowering senior leaders.

The Talent & Performance Lead will partner with the global P&C team, wider Google partners, and senior leaders to understand current and future talent needs. They will lead a team responsible for core global cyclical people processes and report to the Global Talent Director.

Role Involves:

• Building upon and implementing talent management strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Designing and enhancing executive talent management and performance management frameworks.
• Collaborating across P&C, with Google counterparts, and senior leaders to assess talent needs.
• Leading and empowering a team to advance talent and performance goals.
• Leveraging data and analytics to assess the impact of talent initiatives.
• Driving change management efforts related to talent initiatives.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in talent management, organizational development, or HR.
• Strategic mindset with a track record of aligning talent programs to broader business goals.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Data-driven approach to talent management.
• Ability to navigate organizational complexity effectively.
• Previous management experience with a passion for coaching and developing individuals.

Role Offers:

• Opportunity to work at Google DeepMind.
• Chance to drive talent agenda and manage a team.
• Involvement in talent planning, promotion, and evaluation.