HR AI Lead

Join a company that is pushing the AI boundaries of what is possible. Endava is renowned for its technical excellence and leading innovations and for making a meaningful difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion; its a place where you can grow belong and thrive.

The People AI Lead is a newly created enterprise-critical role designed to accelerate AI fluency and adoption across the People (HR) function. Reporting to the Head of HR Transformation this individual will partner across COEs Technology Data and business stakeholders to embed AI into core people processes elevate operational performance and help redesign work for an AI-native future.

This role demands exceptional innovation capability strategic coalition-building and the ability to translate AI potential into tangible HR and employee experience outcomes. It is a high-visibility opportunity to position Endava as a leader in AI-enabled HR transformation.

AI Strategy Fluency & Adoption at Scale

• Lead the People functions AI strategy driving AI fluency responsible use and widespread adoption across all HR teams.

• Build and maintain a People AI roadmap spanning foundational automation through to advanced agentic AI.

• Champion the integration of AI across Talent Acquisition HR Operations People Partnering L&D and Employee Experience.

Embedding AI Into Core People Processes

• Partner with our Centres of Excellence (COEs) to weave AI into critical HR processes improving accuracy speed and decision quality.

• Collaborate closely with ATS HCM and LMS teams to ensure AI solutions integrate seamlessly with Endavas HR technology stack.

• Identify and prioritise high-impact use cases that elevate the HR operating model and unlock new ways of working.

AI-Enabled Work Redesign

• Coordinate enterprise-wide work redesign initiatives that help our people thrive in an AI-first world.

• Shape how AI influences job architecture skills frameworks capability development and career pathways.

• Ensure that AI adoption is human-centred ethical and aligned with Endavas culture and values.

Design Delivery & Governance

• Translate HR and business needs into clear functional requirements for AI tools and integrations.

• Lead functional testing quality checks and UAT for all AI-enabled features.

• Partner with Legal Data Governance and Security teams to ensure compliance safety fairness and responsible use of AI.

Innovation Continuous Improvement & Insights

• Scan the market for emerging AI practices and apply them to elevate HR effectiveness.

• Measure the impact of AI initiatives with clear KPIs using insights to refine processes and enhance user experience.

• Act as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on AI trends risks and opportunities.

Qualifications :

Education & Experience

• BA/BS in HR Business Data/AI Technology or related field.

• 4-7 years experience in HR transformation HR technology AI/automation or HR analytics.

• Prior experience integrating AI or automation into HR systems (ATS HCM workflow tools) is strongly preferred.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of HR processes data structures and employee lifecycle operations.

• Familiarity with LLMs conversational AI process automation prompt engineering and agentic AI concepts.

• Demonstrated success leading UAT testing cycles or functional implementation work.

Leadership & Mindset

• Skilled at cross-functional coalition-building across HR Tech Data PMO and senior leadership.

• Forward-thinking curious and confident navigating emerging technologies.

• Highly credible with a bias for action accuracy and practical execution.

Additional Information :

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package share plan company performance bonuses value-based recognition awards referral bonus;   
• Career Development: Career coaching global career opportunities non-linear career paths internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects rotations internal tech communities training certifications coaching online learning platforms subscriptions pass-it-on sessions workshops conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities hobby clubs and interest groups culture and inclusion programmes events and celebrations.

At Endava were committed to creating an open inclusive and respectful environment where everyone feels safe valued and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds experiences and perspectivesbecause we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit skills qualifications and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process please let us know.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time