HR AI and Automation Lead (all genders)

• Around five years or more in HR technology, HR operations, business systems or automation, with ownership of projects from problem definition through implementation.
• Evidence of AI or automation solutions you have deployed and maintained, including the problem solved, adoption achieved and measurable operational results.
• Practical ability to build integrations using workflow platforms, APIs and webhooks. You can troubleshoot data flows and work with technical colleagues on more complex requirements.
• Experience applying language models to business workflows, including knowledge retrieval, output evaluation and appropriate escalation when answers are unreliable.
• An understanding of recruiting and employee lifecycle processes, HR data and the care required when handling confidential candidate and employee information.
• Strong project ownership and clear communication. You can turn an HR problem into a delivery plan and explain priorities, costs and tradeoffs to senior stakeholders.
• Professional fluency in English and the judgment to work effectively in a security sensitive, international environment.

Personio, Greenhouse, Google Workspace, Slack or Confluence; SQL or Python; German language skills; and experience in defence, aerospace, manufacturing or another regulated sector. Equivalent systems and relevant implementation experience are welcome.

What success looks like in your first six months:

• An agreed roadmap with baseline measures and accountable owners for the highest value opportunities.
• At least three priority workflows in regular use, with documented controls, support ownership and measurable reductions in manual effort or processing time.
• An HR knowledge assistant piloted with an agreed user group and validated for answer quality, source accuracy and access permissions.
• A monthly view of adoption, time saved, error rates and operating costs, supported by practical guidance that enables the HR team to use the solutions confidently.

Why this role:You will shape how HR supports a growing defence technology business, with direct ownership of solutions used by employees, managers and the HR team. Your work will make hiring and employee operations easier to run as the company scales.

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