Principal HR Technology & AI Enablement Partner

Renesas Electronics Corp.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corp. in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an HR AI & Digital Transformation Lead to drive AI adoption, automation, and process innovation across Global Human Resources.

The role champions AI governance, redesigns HR workflows, and partners with HR, IT, and business leaders to boost employee experience and productivity. Candidates should have HR transformation or IT background and hands-on experience with AI tools and HR platforms such as Workday or SuccessFactors.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR Transformation, HR Technology, HR Operations Excellence, or Management Consulting with HR projects.
• Hands-on use of AI tools and platforms for HR.
• Familiarity with HR tech stacks (Workday, SuccessFactors, ATS) and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the HR AI & Digital Transformation roadmap.
• Identify and implement high-impact AI use cases across HR processes.
• Redesign and automate HR workflows, approvals, and services.
• Drive AI adoption, change management, and capability-building across HR teams.
• Lead AI pilots, PoCs, and scale successful solutions.
• Partner with HR, IT, and business leaders to boost productivity and employee experience.
• Establish AI governance and workforce upskilling programs.
• Measure business impact with analytics, productivity metrics, and ROI tracking.

Skills

AI in HR

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Communication

Ownership

Tools

Workday

SuccessFactors

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Job description

Principal HR Technology & AI Enablement Partner

• Full-time
• Employment Type: Regular (PERM)
• Remote Work Available: No

Transform the Future of HR through AI

We are seeking a highly motivated HR AI & Digital Transformation Lead to drive AI adoption, automation, and process innovation for Global Human Resources function.

This role will serve as the HR function's AI champion, identifying opportunities to simplify work, improve employee experience, and increase productivity through Generative AI, automation, analytics, and modern HR technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the HR AI & Digital Transformation roadmap.
• Identify and implement high-impact AI use cases across HR processes.
• Redesign and automate HR workflows, approvals, employee services, and operational processes.
• Drive AI adoption, change management, and capability-building across HR teams.
• Lead AI pilots, proofs of concept (PoCs), and scaling of successful solutions.
• Partner with HR, IT, and business leaders to improve productivity and employee experience.
• Establish AI governance, best practices, and workforce upskilling programs.
• Measure business impact through analytics, productivity metrics, and ROI tracking.

Qualifications

Either of the following backgrounds:

• HR Transformation, HR Technology, HR Operations Excellence, or Management Consulting; or
• IT, Data Analytics, AI, Digital Transformation, or Technology Consulting with HR Related project experience.

Preferred Experience

• Hands-on use of Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar AI tools.
• HR process redesign, automation, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Workday, SuccessFactors, ATS, or other HR technology platforms.
• People Analytics, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or Python.
• Change management and stakeholder engagement.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about AI and emerging technologies.
• Challenges traditional ways of working and drives innovation.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and influencing skills.
• Comfortable working across HR, IT, and business functions.
• Self-starter with a continuous learning mindset and strong ownership.