HR AI Expert

HARTING Inc. of North America; Bowes (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Elgin, IL

Annual bonus up to 10%

Paid time off: 21 days

Job summary

HARTING Inc. of North America in Elgin, IL seeks an HR AI Expert to shape the future of HR with AI. This hybrid role drives the global HR AI agenda, defines priorities, and creates measurable business value across the employee lifecycle while enhancing performance and experience.

You will lead end-to-end delivery, establish governance, and scale AI solutions with a strong focus on impact and data-driven HR practices across a global organization.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in HR transformation or Digital HR initiatives.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies and translating requirements into HR use cases.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on, results-focused delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management in complex, international settings.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the global HR AI strategy and roadmap.
• Identify and scale high-impact AI use cases across the employee lifecycle.
• Translate HR needs into scalable, value-driven AI solutions with clear KPIs.
• Design and evolve a scalable HR AI ecosystem with copilots and automation.
• Create a seamless One HR AI Experience for employees and managers.
• Lead end-to-end execution from ideation to pilot to global rollout.
• Foster governance, responsible AI practices and compliance across HR.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HR transformation

AI technologies

Strategic mindset

Stakeholder management

Global matrix experience

Tools

GenAI copilots

Intelligent automation

Job description

Join HARTING! A leader in connectivity products and custom solutions…..

We are seeking anHR AI Expert (Hybrid; based in Elgin, Illinois) to shape the future of HR with AI! In this role, you will help drive the global HR AI agenda and support the transformation of HR into a data-driven, AI-enabled business partner. You will define priorities, develop scalable AI solutions, and create measurable business value across the employee lifecycle while enhancing both business performance and employee experience.

HARTING aims to be a trusted advisor to HARTING customers and positions itself as the go-to source expert for industrial connectivity solutions. We partner directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Distribution partners for standard product, designed-in value-added products, and Product Development initiatives.

To succeed in this role, you will be highly driven to:

• Support the development and execution of the global HR AI strategy, including roadmap definition, prioritization, and success measurement.
• Identify and scale high-impact AI use cases across the end-to-end employee lifecycle
  (e.g., Recruiting, Talent Management, Learning, Workforce Planning)
• Translate business and HR needs into scalable, value-driven AI solutions with clear KPIs and measurable business impact
• Design and continuously evolve a scalable HR AI ecosystem, including GenAI copilots, intelligent automation, and skills-based solutions
• Establish a seamless “One HR AI Experience” as the central entry point for employees and managers
• Lead end-to-end execution from ideation to pilot to global rollout
• Act as an AI catalyst for HR, driving enablement, upskilling, adoption, and responsible AI practices across the global HR community, while helping establish governance and compliance standards for HR AI solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Must have skills and experience:

• Proven experience in HR transformation, Digital HR, or HR technologies, ideally with hands‑on exposure to AI‑driven initiatives
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, including Generative AI, intelligent automation, copilots, and data‑driven solutions, and the ability to translate business requirements into practical HR use cases.
• Strategic mindset combined with a hands‑on, results‑oriented approach
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills in complex, international environments
• Experience working in global, matrix organizations

HARTING Americasis a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German‑based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world’s most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments.

As a third generation, family‑owned company, with over 75 years of history, we continue to create value and shape the future with technologies for people. You will discover that we work hard – to fulfill our personal, company, and customer goals, and in our commitment to our community with our holiday drives and our paid VTO (Voluntary Time Off). You will also discover that we like to have fun – like when we celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, prost to Oktoberfest, and much more!

HARTING USA offers an attractive total compensation package and employee benefits, including:

Compensation:

• HARTING'sTotal Compensation Structure includes aBase Salary andBonus Percentage.
• Competitive base salary: $110,000 - $150,000 (commensurate with experience, subject to change dependent on physical location)
• This role is eligible for a 10% discretionary annual bonus.
• 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days max)
• Medical, dental, and vision Insurance– several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from
• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short‑and‑long‑term disability – at no cost to employee
• Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement, and a hybrid working policy
• 401(k) with a 4% dollar‑for‑dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility!