HR AI Contractor Tools & Automations

Job Title: HR AI Contractor Tools & Automations
Duration: 2+ Months

Location: Santa Clara, CA 2625 Augustine Drive,
Job Category: Human Resources

Duties: We are seeking a senior contractor to join our HR People Technology team on a retainer basis to design, build, and continuously improve AI-powered tools and automations across the HR function. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role for someone who thrives on turning real HR pain points into working solutions whether that's an intelligent onboarding workflow, an automated policy assistant, or a smart recruiting pipeline. You'll work closely with HR leadership and operational staff to scope, build, and iterate on impactful AI tools.

Key Responsibilities
AI Tool Development: Build and deploy production-ready AI-powered tools for HR use cases, including document processing, employee-facing chatbots, workflow automations, and decision-support systems.
Process Automation: Identify manual or repetitive HR processes and engineer scalable automations using AI/ML, RPA, or integration platforms.
Integration & Deployment: Connect AI tools with existing HR systems (HRIS, Workday ATS, ServiceNow ticketing, etc.), ensuring seamless data flow and user experience.
Iteration & Maintenance: Continuously monitor, refine, and improve deployed tools based on user feedback and performance metrics.
Technical Documentation: Produce clear technical documentation for all tools built, enabling internal teams to maintain and evolve solutions over time.
Collaboration: Work directly with HR Operations staff to gather requirements, run pilots, and ensure adoption of new tools.

Skills: Required Qualifications
6 10 years of experience in software engineering, HR technology, or AI/ML engineering, with a strong portfolio of delivered tools or automations
Proficiency in one or more of the following: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar languages used in automation and AI development
Hands-on experience with LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft) and prompt engineering for enterprise applications
Experience with automation platforms such as Power Automate, Zapier, Make, or custom-built integration frameworks
Solid understanding of HR workflows and the employee lifecycle
Ability to independently scope, build, and ship tools with minimal oversight

Preferred Qualifications
Experience integrating AI tools with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, BambooHR)
Familiarity with HR data privacy requirements (GDPR, CCPA) as applied to AI systems
Prior retainer or ongoing consulting engagements with HR or People Operations teams
Experience with vector databases, RAG architectures, or knowledge management systems

What Success Looks Like
Within the first 90 days, the ideal contractor will have:
Completed a technical discovery of current HR systems and automation opportunities
Delivered at least two working AI tools or automations
Established a backlog of prioritized build requests with the HR Operations team
Documented all tools with clear handoff and maintenance guides