Head of HR Tech and AI Transformation

Frazer Jones; New York (NY); On-site; USD 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

The role requires strategic vision paired with practical delivery, with a track record of enterprise-wide HR tech implementations and change management across large organisations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in HR Technology or Digital HR Transformation.
• Proven leadership of enterprise-wide HR technology strategies and implementations.
• Deep expertise across HR systems architecture, integrations and data ecosystems.
• Hands-on experience applying AI and emerging technologies to solve business problems.
• Experience redesigning end-to-end HR processes for efficiency gains.
• Strong vendor management and technology procurement experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management with senior executives in global organisations.
• Experience leading international teams and large-scale transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the future HR technology and AI vision globally.
• Create and execute a multi-year HRIS and AI innovation roadmap.
• Reimagine HR processes across the employee lifecycle with automation and self-service tech.
• Drive AI adoption across HR functions through networks and change programmes.
• Lead HR technology architecture, systems integration and data strategy.
• Partner with HR, IT, Finance and leadership to design scalable tech solutions.
• Lead vendor selection, RFPs, technology evaluation and implementation programmes.
• Build and lead a world-class global HR Technology and Reporting team.
• Deliver measurable productivity, user experience and cost-efficiency improvements.
• Embed change, communications and training to maximise adoption.

Skills

HR tech leadership

HRIS

HR systems architecture

Data ecosystems

AI in HR

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Global teams

Transformation programs

Professional services exposure

Tools

RFPs

Job description

This is a rare opportunity to lead the complete transformation of HR technology, AI adoption and digital service delivery within a leading global professional services organisation.

Reporting to the Global Head of HR Technology and working closely with the CPO, this newly created role will see the successful candidate define and deliver a multi-year HR technology and AI strategy that fundamentally reshapes how HR services are designed, delivered and experienced across the firm. The role combines strategic leadership, AI innovation, HR technology expertise and large-scale transformation. This individual will own the design of the future HR technology landscape, drive practical AI implementation across the employee lifecycle, and lead a high-performing global HR Technology & Reporting team.

Success will be measured through the creation of a tech-first HR culture, delivery of significant automation and efficiency gains, improved employee and manager experiences, and implementation of a future-ready HR ecosystem aligned to business strategy.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Defining and delivering the future HR technology and AI vision globally.
• Creating and executing a multi-year HRIS and AI innovation roadmap.
• Reimagining HR processes across the employee lifecycle through automation, AI and self-service technologies.
• Driving AI adoption across HR functions through innovation networks, change programmes and thought leadership.
• Leading HR technology architecture, systems integration and data strategy.
• Partnering with HR, IT, Finance, Data Privacy and business leadership to design scalable technology solutions.
• Leading vendor selection, RFPs, technology evaluation and implementation programmes.
• Building and leading a world-class global HR Technology and Reporting team.
• Delivering measurable productivity, user experience and cost-efficiency improvements.
• Embedding organisational change, communications and training strategies that maximise technology adoption.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are seeking a transformational HR technology leader who combines strategic vision with practical delivery expertise.

The successful candidate is likely to bring:

• 10+ years of HR Technology, HRIS or Digital HR Transformation experience.
• Proven leadership of enterprise-wide HR technology strategies and implementations.
• Deep expertise across HR systems architecture, integrations and data ecosystems.
• Hands-on experience applying AI and emerging technologies to solve real business problems.
• Experience redesigning end-to-end HR processes to deliver measurable efficiency gains.
• Strong vendor management and technology procurement experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior executives in complex global organisations.
• Experience leading international teams and large-scale transformation programmes.
• Professional services, legal, consulting or similarly complex matrix environments preferred.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.