Senior HR Business Partner Interview Preparation Guide - Google
HR Business Partner
Google
Senior
6 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Google's interview process for senior HR roles typically includes an initial recruiter screening, behavioral and culture-fit phone interviews, and multiple onsite rounds conducted by cross-functional hiring panels. All rounds emphasize Google's cultural values (Googleyness), with particular focus on emergent leadership, handling ambiguity, bias for action, and demonstrating strategic HR business partnership capabilities. Behavioral questions use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Solution, Impact) and are designed to assess your ability to align people strategies with business objectives, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and drive organizational impact.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsbehavioral|culture fit
2
Phone Screen - Behavioral and Culture Fit
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral|culture fit
3
Onsite Round 1 - Strategic HR Leadership and Organizational Vision
50 min5 focus topicsbehavioral|culture fit
4
Onsite Round 2 - Employee Relations, Conflict Resolution, and Culture
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral|culture fit
5
Onsite Round 3 - Organizational Development, Change Management, and Strategic Initiatives
50 min5 focus topicsbehavioral|culture fit
6
Onsite Round 4 - Business Acumen, Strategic Consultation, and Behavioral Deep Dive
50 min5 focus topicsbehavioral|culture fit