AI-Driven HR Architect: Talent, Policy & People Growth

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis Legal & Professional seeks a senior HR leader to drive AI-enabled strategy and transformational change across a global workforce. You will partner with HR leaders and business leaders to deliver integrated HR solutions that align with the company’s mission and objectives.

Responsibilities include leading large-scale transformation, workforce planning, coaching and performance management, and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or Equivalent Degree.
• Requires 10-15 years of expert-level HR and business leadership experience, along with 3-6 years managing people and resources to achieve strategic business outcomes.
• Strong understanding of business operations, market dynamics, and regulatory environments with the ability to deliver strategic plans.
• Demonstrated ability to apply AI responsibly to solve business challenges, including problem framing, prompt development, and risk management.
• Proven experience building trusted relationships and influencing stakeholders through effective communication and presentation.
• Expertise in organisational design, change management, and fostering an adaptive, resilient culture.
• Experience using HR analytics, systems, and data management practices to support workforce planning and decision‑making.
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data to guide business decisions and priorities.
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills with the ability to manage complex initiatives.
• Excellent verbal communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of HR plans that support overall business objectives.
• Translate mission, vision, and strategy into HR goals and actionable plans.
• Drive large-scale transformation initiatives with AI fluency, governance, and change management.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and act as a trusted business partner.
• Develop and execute functional strategies, budgets, workforce plans, and performance targets.
• Lead talent development, leadership coaching, succession planning, and performance management.
• Provide expert HR advice and manage stakeholder engagement for informed decisions.
• Utilise HR data, analytics and AI tools to improve engagement and service delivery.
• Lead HR policies, frameworks, and data management to ensure compliance.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

AI in HR

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

HR analytics

Education

Master's Degree or Equivalent Degree

10-15 years HR leadership experience

3-6 years people management

Job description

LexisNexis Legal & Professional seeks a senior HR leader to drive AI-enabled strategy and transformational change across a global workforce. You will partner with HR leaders and business leaders to deliver integrated HR solutions that align with the company’s mission and objectives.

Responsibilities include leading large-scale transformation, workforce planning, coaching and performance management, and data-driven decision making.