Investigator, Extended Workforce Investigations (Fixed-Term Contract)

Investigator, Extended Workforce Investigations (Fixed-Term Contract)

Mid Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

This is a Fixed Term Contract (FTC) role with an end date of 07/01/2027. The application window will be open until at least July 17, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date. This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in employee relations/investigations, gained in either an HRBP role, Employee Relations Advisory role, or equivalent experience as an employment attorney practicing employment law.
• Experience consulting directly with employees and management.
• Experience in interpreting policies and applying legal advice.
• Experience in applying investigative interview techniques.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience establishing best practices and knowledge management for investigation protocols and HR compliance issues.
• Experience in employee relations, employment law or ethics and compliance.
• Experience establishing domain expertise, exercising initiative and judgment across multiple workstreams and processes to influence organization to reach goals.
• Project/program management and influencing leadership and stakeholder management experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, be diplomatic and influence stakeholders, third-party/suppliers and international teams.
• Ability to persuasively convey opinions and recommendations both in speaking and writing.

About the job:

As a part of the Googler Engagement team within People Operations, Employee Relations upholds Google's values with integrity and care. We are a forward-thinking team that relies on both our subject matter expertise and empathy to help make a better Google by being there for our workforce in the moments that matter most. We conduct thorough and timely investigations into allegations of violations of Google HR and Extended Workforce policies and review and advise on other workplace concerns to ensure fair treatment of everyone. We support the learning and development of each member of our team and provide both training and practical experience to support the cultivation of employee relations expertise.

In this role, you will strive to maintain a work environment that is fair and productive for Google's extended workforce as well as ensure compliance with policies guiding working this workforce. You will manage investigations and grievance resolution around violations of Google's extended workforce policies, Google's code of conduct and Google's Supplier Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough and timely investigations and grievance resolution for violations of Google's HR and extended workforce policies, Google's code of conduct and Google's Supplier Code of Conduct.
• Develop and maintain relationships with our partners in Employment Legal, Employee Relations and Regulatory Affairs and Security Investigations and Assessments.
• Provide risk insights/trends to Product Areas and Extended Workforce Solutions (xWS) to support their risk mitigation efforts.
• Anticipate and escalate high-risk issues or supplier non-compliance to Product Areas and central functions like Procurement, Extended Workforce Solutions (xWS) and Employment Legal.
• Prepare, track and maintain appropriate investigation data and documentation.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.