HR AI and Automation Lead (all genders)

STARK; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

STARK is building a dedicated HR technology function to deploy AI and automation across recruiting, onboarding and HR operations. You will own the roadmap, define workflows and drive data-driven improvements in a security-sensitive, international defence technology environment.

Collaborating with HR leadership, IT, Security and Finance, you will implement scalable integrations, develop an HR knowledge assistant and measure impact through time saved and data quality improvements.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in HR technology, operations, 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.

Aufgaben

• Own the HR AI and automation roadmap. Prioritise projects by business value, process readiness, data sensitivity and implementation effort, with a clear owner and success measure for each.
• Build and maintain workflows for recruiting handovers, onboarding, employee changes, approval routing and reporting. Select standard automation or AI according to the task and reliability required.
• Develop an HR knowledge assistant using approved policies and guidance. Ensure answers reference current sources, respect access permissions and elevate uncertain or sensitive questions to the right person.
• Connect HR systems and collaboration tools through approved integrations. Improve data consistency, resolve failed handovers and preserve the authoritative source for each record.
• Improve workforce reporting with reliable headcount, hiring and process data. Help HR and Finance reconcile position approvals, recruitment activity and employee records.
• Evaluate tools and vendors with IT, Security and Legal. Define access controls, data handling, retention and monitoring before deployment, with accountable human review for decisions affecting candidates or employees.
• Test output quality, permissions and failure scenarios. Maintain documentation, alerts and recovery procedures so deployed workflows remain dependable as systems and policies change.
• Train HR colleagues and managers, support adoption and report results through time saved, turnaround times, error rates, usage and operating cost.

Kenntnisse

HR tech

Automation

AI in HR

Data governance

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Workflow platforms

APIs

Webhooks

Jobbeschreibung

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionising the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.

We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems - not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe - today.

Your mission:

You will own the practical application of AI and automation across HR at STARK. Your goal is to reduce administrative work, improve data quality and give employees and managers faster access to reliable support. You will identify opportunities, build and deploy solutions, and measure their impact across recruiting, people operations and workforce planning.

Working with HR leadership, IT, Security, Legal and Finance, you will make these solutions reliable enough for everyday use in a defence technology environment.

Responsibilities:

• Own the HR AI and automation roadmap. Prioritise projects by business value, process readiness, data sensitivity and implementation effort, with a clear owner and success measure for each.
• Build and maintain workflows for recruiting handovers, onboarding, employee changes, approval routing and reporting. Select standard automation or AI according to the task and reliability required.
• Develop an HR knowledge assistant using approved policies and guidance. Ensure answers reference current sources, respect access permissions and elevate uncertain or sensitive questions to the right person.
• Connect HR systems and collaboration tools through approved integrations. Improve data consistency, resolve failed handovers and preserve the authoritative source for each record.
• Improve workforce reporting with reliable headcount, hiring and process data. Help HR and Finance reconcile position approvals, recruitment activity and employee records.
• Evaluate tools and vendors with IT, Security and Legal. Define access controls, data handling, retention and monitoring before deployment, with accountable human review for decisions affecting candidates or employees.
• Test output quality, permissions and failure scenarios. Maintain documentation, alerts and recovery procedures so deployed workflows remain dependable as systems and policies change.
• Train HR colleagues and managers, support adoption and report results through time saved, turnaround times, error rates, usage and operating cost.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Nice to have:

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.

For further information please reach out to [e-mail].

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Due to the nature of our work in the defence sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position. Details will be provided during the recruitment process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.