Head of Employee Experience & VIBE

Who We Are

Verily is a subsidiary of Alphabet that is using a data-driven approach to change the way people manage their health and the way healthcare is delivered. Launched from Google X in 2015, our purpose is to bring the promise of precision health to everyone, every day. We are focused on generating and activating data from a variety of sources, including clinical, social, behavioral and the real world, to arrive at the best solutions for a person based on a comprehensive view of the evidence. Our unique expertise and capabilities in technology, data science and healthcare enable the entire healthcare ecosystem to drive better health outcomes.

Description

We are looking for an experienced leader of Verily’s employee experience and “VIBE” - Verily’s inclusive culture of belonging. This leader will be responsible for driving and stewarding efforts to build Verily’s culture through employee engagement, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and equitable people processes. This leader will lead overall efforts to shape the design and delivery of employee “moments that matter” across the employee lifecycle. This leader will partner and collaborate with business leaders and People and Culture teams (PACT) to enhance Verily employee experiences, drive inclusive culture programs and people practices, and support and collaborate with Verily’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and work with HR and cross-functional partners to execute a comprehensive employee experience strategy aligned with the company's vision, mission, and values. Serve as lead and accelerator of the company’s VIBE strategy to build and sustain an inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.
• Talent Management: Integrate inclusive and experiential best practices into recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning. Collaborate with partners in HR to attract, retain, and advance a diverse and dynamic workforce. Partner with the Learning and Development team to provide ongoing leadership and employee training and development opportunities.
• Inclusive Culture of Belonging: Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance organizational culture in support of the company’s values, and design and implement programs that enhance employee engagement, recognition, retention, and workplace well-being. Establish and operate a cross-functional cultural champion program with a focus on designing and nurturing Verily’s culture, routines and rituals. Serve as HR’s primary partner to the company’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and their Executive Sponsors to help guide focus and awareness in the organization.
• Community & Partnerships: Serve as PACT point of contact for the company’s Health Equity Center of Excellence, ensuring connection to and acceleration of efforts to embed health equity principles and practices across our business. Build and maintain relationships with external organizations, community groups, and industry partners to support employee experience and VIBE efforts.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in employee experience, human resources, or organizational development.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing employee engagement, DEI and culture programs, including experience with DEI initiatives and policies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience presenting to and influencing cross-functional and leadership teams.
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in employee experience and DEI.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, technology, or digital health.
• Experience in a startup environment.
• Expertise in designing and facilitating cross-functional workshops and networks.
• Experience with HR analytics and reporting, with ability to analyze data and use insights to drive decisions.
• Strong executive presence, with ability to navigate and influence across multiple business teams and functions.
  
  

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $220,000 - $259,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Why Join Us

Build What’s Vital.

At Verily, you are a part of something bigger. We are a diverse team of builders innovating at the intersection of health and technology—united by a shared spirit of curiosity, resilience and determination to make better health possible for all. This builder mindset means your fingerprints will be on the work that shapes the future of health.

Fulfilling our precision health purpose starts with the health of our Veeps, which is why we offer flexibility, resources, and competitive benefits to support you in your whole-person well being.

Our culture reflects the behaviors that stem from living our values every day in how we Innovate Healthcare and Technology, Gain Velocity as One Verily, and Respect Individuals. As One Verily, we uphold our collective accountability to sustain this culture and to create a VIBE (Verily’s Culture of Inclusion, Belonging, and Equitability) where all Veeps feel included, a sense of belonging, and have opportunities to grow.

If this sounds exciting to you, we would love to hear from you.

You can find out more about our company culture on our LinkedIn Company Page and Verily Careers page.