Director, Head of AI Enablement & Automation, HR

Director, Head of AI Enablement & Automation, HRKey Responsibilities

• Define and execute enterprise HR AI Enablement and Automation strategy aligned to workforce experience vision and business priorities.
• Lead identification, evaluation, and implementation of AI-driven capabilities and automation across the Hire-to-Retire lifecycle.
• Partner with HR, IT, Digital Product Managers, and business leaders to deliver employee-centric digital experiences improving productivity, efficiency, and engagement.
• Establish and prioritize an AI-enabled workforce experience roadmap based on business value and readiness.
• Drive adoption of generative AI, conversational AI, intelligent automation, workflow orchestration, and machine learning in HR services.
• Develop governance for responsible, ethical, compliant, and secure AI use.
• Define/track KPIs, value realization metrics, and operational outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional transformation to simplify HR processes and reduce manual effort.
• Foster innovation, experimentation, continuous learning, and data-driven decision-making.

• Bachelor's degree required (HR, Business, IT, CS, Engineering, or related);
  Master's/MBA preferred.
• 7+ years leading digital transformation, HR technology/automation/product/HR workforce experience initiatives.
• Experience executing enterprise AI/automation/digital transformation strategy.
• Experience with generative AI, conversational AI, machine learning, intelligent automation, and/or RPA.
• Experience leading global cross-functional teams; strong HR process knowledge (Hire-to-Retire).
• Change leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic planning.

• Knowledge of HR service delivery models and platforms (e.g., Workday, Service Now, Microsoft Copilot).
• Experience with AI governance, risk/privacy/compliance, responsible AI frameworks.
• Agile/product-led background; analytics-driven decision frameworks; relevant certifications.

• Advanced Analytics
• Business Process Design
• Computer Programming
• Inclusive Leadership
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Prototyping
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Relationship Building
• Robotic Automation
• Software Development Management
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

• Vacation (120 hrs/yr)
• Sick time (40 hrs/yr; state-specific higher)
• Holidays (13 days/yr)
• Work/Personal/Family Time (up to 40 hrs/yr)
• Parental Leave (480 hrs/yr)
• Bereavement Leave
• Caregiver Leave
• Volunteer Leave
• Military Spouse Time-Off