HR People Consultant, Data Center

People Operations strives to revolutionize human resources the same way that Google has revolutionized search. We are helping to find, grow and keep the remarkable assemblage of talent who are our Googlers. You'll be an advocate of Google's culture and values, partnering with our business leaders to help them build their organizations and make sure all people decisions are based on data. Whether coaching our clients on how to lead their teams, navigating and resolving employee relations issues or managing programs that help develop our Googlers, you are exceptionally focused on putting them first, and being as clear and transparent as possible to help Googlers understand how people decisions get made.Great just isn't good enough for our People Operations team (known elsewhere as "Human Resources"). We bring the world's most innovative people to Google and provide the programs that help them thrive. Whether recruiting the next Googler, refining our core programs, developing talent, or simply looking for ways to inject some more fun into the lives of our Googlers, we bring a data-driven approach that is reinventing the human resources field.

Act as a thought partner for Site Leads and manager communities to identify and execute site-specific people priorities, partner with regional People Consultant Business Partner for DCs to align local initiatives with the global/regional DC People Plan and partner with local UK HR team to drive a cohesive strategy for the DC.

Lead interventions based on Googlegeist or site feedback to resolve issues before they escalate.

Lead onsite manager enablement sessions, focusing on management capability for performance enablement, compensation, and talent development within a manufacturing context.

Foster a positive, collaborative environment by partnering closely with local employee representation forums and Works Councils.

Navigate unique DC operational nuances, including shift management, working time, and site-specific safety and labor law requirements.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

6 years of HR Business Partner, People Consulting, or HR Generalist experience.

Experience with labour relations and local employment law in the UK.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or high-growth data center environment.

Experience with shift-based workforces and complex operational compliance (e.g. working time regulations).

Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate labor risks before they escalate.