Principal HR Technology & AI Enablement Partner

Renesas; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas in Singapore seeks an HR AI & Digital Transformation Lead to champion Generative AI adoption, automation, and analytics across Global HR. You will shape the AI-enabled roadmap and partner with HR, IT, and business units.

The role requires hands-on experience with HR tech platforms (Workday, SuccessFactors, ATS) and tools like Power BI, SQL, Python; you will drive governance, change management, and upskilling to boost productivity and employee experience.

Qualifications

• Experience leading HR AI / digital transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to redesign HR processes and drive automation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and change management skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

HR process redesign

Automation

Education

HR Transformation / HR Technology / HR Operations Excellence / Management Consulting background

IT / Data Analytics / AI / Digital Transformation / Technology Consulting with HR experience

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

ChatGPT

Claude

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Workday / SuccessFactors / ATS

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.