Head of HR Tech and AI Transformation

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 ForDefining 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 ProfileWe 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.