Join the Compliance, Standards, and Integrity (CSI) team to shape risk-based strategies and comprehensive solutions for managing employment-related risks effectively. Our team goes beyond basic compliance, actively setting industry benchmarks for mitigating HR and workforce data risks. We apply a unique "Google lens" to ensure our methodologies, processes, and policies are not only compliant but also optimally aligned with our operational needs and culture. CSI drives global initiatives in workforce data security and privacy, labor and employment compliance, and the development of regulatory-driven workplace policies and training.

As a Workforce Data Privacy Manager, you will champion the advancement of Google’s workforce data compliance and privacy programs. You will be instrumental in embedding "Privacy by Design" principles, ensuring the responsible, ethical, and globally compliant integration of AI solutions within People Operations' digital transformation. This role acts as a vital link between People Operations, HR Engineering, and Google’s wider privacy and compliance ecosystem, including Legal and Privacy teams. Your core mission involves translating the complexities of a dynamic regulatory landscape into scalable, risk-based strategies that safeguard applicants, candidates, and employees worldwide. By pinpointing vulnerabilities and providing expert governance, you will directly facilitate the rollout of next-generation, AI-driven user experiences.

Develop and implement robust workforce privacy strategies, integrating "Privacy by Design" into People Operations roadmaps and AI-driven user journeys. Analyze and adapt to evolving global regulations, such as GDPR and the EU AI Act, updating internal policies and HR frameworks for seamless compliance and risk mitigation across diverse operational contexts. Lead and manage high-impact, complex privacy initiatives across global markets, meticulously tracking timelines, mitigating cross-functional risks, and using key performance indicators to monitor program health, foster accountability, and achieve strategic objectives. Act as the primary point of contact for high-priority privacy escalations and regulatory inquiries, conducting thorough cross-functional investigations to resolve intricate issues with speed and transparency. Facilitate collaboration between Legal, Compliance, and HR Engineering to harmonize data management strategies, developing comprehensive communication plans to keep leadership informed of critical risks and proposed mitigation strategies.

Possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, alongside a minimum of 10 years of experience in privacy, compliance, risk management, or legal fields. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in Law, Public Policy, Data Privacy, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. Professional privacy certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, or CISA are highly valued. Experience in managing workforce/HR data or global employee populations is essential. Familiarity with providing privacy guidance for AI/Machine Learning products is also advantageous. Demonstrate the ability to translate complex legal requirements into actionable technical specifications and scalable operational workflows.