Endava
Tech / AI / Software
HRAILead
Neural analysis suggests this role is
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“HR AI Lead at Endava. Skills: AI Strategy, AI fluency, AI adoption, AI roadmap, AI integration, AI-enabled work redesign, AI-first world, AI adoption is human-centred, AI tools, AI integrations, AI-enabled features, responsible use of AI, emerging AI practices, AI initiatives, AI trends, AI risks, AI opportunities, HR transformation, HR technology, AI/automation, HR analytics, functional requirements for AI tools, functional testing, quality checks, UAT, LLMs, conversational AI, process automati”
What You'll Achieve.
accelerate AI fluency and adoption across the People (HR) function; elevate operational performance; help redesign work for an AI-native future; translate AI potential into tangible HR and employee experience outcomes; position Endava as a leader in AI-enabled HR transformation; driving AI fluency, responsible use, and widespread adoption across all HR teams.; improving accuracy, speed, and decision quality.; elevate the HR operating model and unlock new ways of working.; help our people thrive in an AI-first world.; ensure compliance, safety, fairness, and responsible use of AI.; elevate HR effectiveness.; Measure the impact of AI initiatives with clear KPIs
Industry & Context.
Identify and prioritise high-impact use cases; using insights to refine processes and enhance user experience
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BAS in HR, Business, Data/AI, Technology, or related field, 4-7+ years’ experience in HR transformation, HR technology, AI/automation, or HR analytics
Nice to Have
Prior experience integrating AI or automation into HR systems (ATS, HCM, workflow tools) is strongly preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead the People function’s AI strategy
and widespread adoption across all HR teams.
Build and maintain a People AI roadmap spanning foundational automation through to advanced agentic AI.
Champion the integration of AI across Talent Acquisition
and Employee Experience.
Partner with our Centres of Excellence (COEs) to weave AI into critical HR processes
and decision quality.
Collaborate closely with ATS
and LMS teams to ensure AI solutions integrate seamlessly with Endava’s HR technology stack.
Identify and prioritise high-impact use cases that elevate the HR operating model and unlock new ways of working.
Coordinate enterprise-wide work redesign initiatives that help our people thrive in an AI-first world.
Shape how AI influences job architecture
capability development
Ensure that AI adoption is human-centred
and aligned with Endava’s culture and values.
Translate HR and business needs into clear functional requirements for AI tools and integrations.
Lead functional testing
and UAT for all AI-enabled features.
and Security teams to ensure compliance
and responsible use of AI.
Scan the market for emerging AI practices and apply them to elevate HR effectiveness.
Measure the impact of AI initiatives with clear KPIs
using insights to refine processes and enhance user experience.
Act as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on AI trends
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partner across COEs, Technology, Data, and business stakeholders; Build and maintain a People AI roadmap; Champion the integration of AI across Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, People Partnering, L&D, and Employee Experience.; Partner with our Centres of Excellence (COEs); Collaborate closely with ATS, HCM, and LMS teams; Coordinate enterprise-wide work redesign initiatives; Partner with Legal, Data Governance, and Security teams; Skilled at cross-functional coalition-building across HR, Tech, Data, PMO, and senior leadership.
Communication Scope
Translate HR and business needs into clear functional requirements
Process & Methodology
Build and maintain a People AI roadmap, functional implementation work
Full Job Description
Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change. By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses. From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters. Join a company that is pushing the AI boundaries of what is possible. Endava is renowned for its technical excellence and leading innovations and for making a meaningful difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion; it’s a place where you can grow, belong, and thrive. The People AI Lead is a newly created, enterprise-critical role designed to accelerate AI fluency and adoption across the People (HR) function. Reporting to the Head of HR Transformation, this individual will partner across COEs, Technology, Data, and business stakeholders to embed AI into core people processes, elevate operational performance, and help redesign work for an AI-native future. This role demands exceptional innovation capability, strategic coalition-building, and the ability to translate AI potential into tangible HR and employee experience outcomes. It is a high-visibility opportunity to position Endava as a leader in AI-enabled HR transformation. AI Strategy, Fluency & Adoption at Scale * Lead the People function’s AI strategy, driving AI fluency, responsible use, and widespread adoption across all HR teams. * Build and maintain a People AI roadmap spanning foundational automation through to advanced agentic AI. * Champion the integration of AI across Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, People Partnering, L&D, and Employee Experience. Embedding AI Into Core People Processes * Partner with our Centres of Excellence (COEs) to weave AI into critical HR processes, improv
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