The HR AI Lead is a newly created, enterprise-critical role at Endava responsible for accelerating AI fluency and adoption across the People (HR) function. Reporting to the Head of HR Transformation, this individual will drive AI strategy, embed AI into core HR processes, and lead work redesign initiatives to prepare the organization for an AI-native future.
What You'll Do
- 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.
- Partner with Centres of Excellence (COEs) to weave AI into critical HR processes, improving accuracy, speed, and decision quality.
- Collaborate closely with ATS, HCM, 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, skills frameworks, capability development, and career pathways.
- Ensure that AI adoption is human-centred, ethical, 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, quality checks, and UAT for all AI-enabled features.
- Partner with Legal, Data Governance, and Security teams to ensure compliance, safety, fairness, 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, risks, and opportunities.
What We're Looking For
- Exceptional innovation capability
- Strategic coalition-building skills
- Ability to translate AI potential into tangible HR and employee experience outcomes
Technical Stack
- ATS
- HCM
- LMS
- AI tools
- HR technology stack
Team & Environment
- Cross-functional collaboration across COEs, Technology, Data, and business stakeholders
- Reporting to Head of HR Transformation
Benefits & Compensation
- Workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion
- Opportunity to grow, belong, and thrive
- High-visibility opportunity to position Endava as a leader in AI-enabled HR transformation
Endava is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees feel valued and respected.
