Student Researcher Program Manager, Talent Engagement
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list. Likely if it's SOC 2440
€84,000 – €86,000 / year
Salary
As advertised by the employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3571 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 57% sure that is the right code. Google is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 3571 (Human resources and industrial relations officers) · 57% match
- Likely 2440 (Business and financial project management professionals) · 27% match
- Likely 1136 (Human resource managers and directors) · 9% match
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New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
2440 Business and financial project management professionals Also possible | £39,500 | £45,200 | £50,800 | £56,500 |
1136 Human resource managers and directors Also possible | £37,100 | £42,300 | £47,600 | £52,900 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 3 years of experience in program or project management.
- Experience in managing stakeholder relationships in an organization.
- Experience building programs specifically for technical or research talent.
- Experience working with global teams to align on strategy and execution.
- Experience partnering with employer brand teams and agencies to execute high-impact events and marketing strategies.
- Understanding of the PhD and academic ecosystem with the ability to communicate with research scientists and university partners.
- Ability to manage demand planning, headcount forecasting, and operational data analysis.
Google's known for our innovative technologies, products and services -- and for the people behind them. Whether you are making our staffing systems more efficient, planning for our growth, building relationships on college campuses or cultivating the next generation of computer scientists, you have an eye on the staffing needs of Google and the broader hiring landscape. You are focused on cultivating outstanding candidates for Google's long-term hiring needs, and work across a cross-functional and international group of staffing teams. You are both scrappy and resourceful, creative and driven -- and excited to share the magic of working at Google.
Dive into the exciting world of talent engagement! Join our dynamic PhD Programs and Recruiting team as a Student Researcher Program Manager and serve as the strategic owner of the Student Researcher Program (SRP) across EMEA.
In this role, you will act as the bridge between the external academic world and Google’s most advanced research teams, including DeepMind and Google Research. You will move beyond execution to architect the future of the program, from influencing demand with senior technical leadership to designing high-impact engagement strategies for the world’s most interesting PhD talent. You will represent the program at premier global research conferences and lead the strategy for community building, ensuring that Student Researchers have a experience through curated events, mentorship, and an internal PhD Council.
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.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Ireland: €84000 - €86000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Responsibilities
- Design and oversee high-profile engagement initiatives, including PhD Summits, university events, conferences and technical sessions.
- Partner with employer brand and technical leadership to strengthen Google’s position as a destination for PhD and research talent. Build relationships across the academic and research ecosystem to support long-term talent engagement.
- Own the end-to-end operational strategy for SRP in EMEA. Partner with global counterparts to ensure the program scales effectively to meet the business’s research needs.
- Act as a strategic partner to Research, DeepMind and Product Area leadership, providing insights on talent trends, program needs and SRP health. Partner with Vendor Delivery Specialists (VDS) to ensure effective and timely delivery of talent.
- Own the EMEA host experience, including training, resources and ongoing support. Build a high-touch experience for Student Researchers throughout their tenure.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Human resources and industrial relations officers (SOC 3571) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Middle half £28,912–42,432
- Median £33,904
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
This role's pay (€84,000 – €86,000 / year) isn't directly comparable to the annual national figures above.
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3571 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.