AI Automation Specialist (f/m/d) HR

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Strengthen our HRIS & Digital Transformation Team full-time as a Business Process & AI Automation Specialist (f/m/d) at one of our locations in Germany or working remotely across the country.

This role focuses on (AI) automation and optimization of HR processes – with a strong focus on Recruiting, Payroll, HR Services, and Learning & Development. You will collaborate closely with our HR teams, IT, Data Protection, and – where relevant – the Works Council to implement innovative technical solutions responsibly and effectively.

• Take ownership of project management: Independently manage digitization and automation projects in HR – from planning, stakeholder alignment, and coordination to successful implementation. You ensure clear structures, transparent communication, and sustainable outcomes.
• Automate HR processes: Identify automation opportunities and implement them independently using RPA/low-code technologies (e.g. n8n, UiPath, Make, PowerAutomate).
• Integrate AI effectively: Analyze which AI functionalities (e.g., in Workday or other HR tools) add value and manage pilot phases as well as operational rollouts.
• Improve data quality: Implement automations for recurring checks and reconciliations to allow our functional experts to focus on creating value instead of managing transactional tasks.
• Prompt smartly: Develop, test, and document prompts for HR use cases to streamline processes.
• Drive innovation responsibly: Develop and implement technical HR innovations in close collaboration with Data Protection, IT, and the Works Council to always ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Several years of professional experience in HR Tech, process management, or digital transformation projects.

• Hands-on expertise with RPA/low-code tools (e.g. n8n, UiPath, Make or PowerAutomate).

• Basic understanding of APIs and interfaces (you design concepts, but don’t need to develop them yourself).

• Initial experience with AI tools and prompt engineering.

• Strong interest in HR digitization and AI trends (e.g., Workday AI features, LMS, recruiting tools).

• Enjoy cross-functional collaboration with HR teams, IT, Data Protection, and the Works Council.

• Fluent English and German skills, written and spoken

• Be you at IU: We support you in achieving your personal and professional goals.

• Work wherever you want: Choose freely between home office, office, or temporary work abroad.

• Flexible working hours: Organize your day independently.

• Unlimited learning: Free access to our e-learning platforms + funding of a technology degree of your choice.

• Sustainable commuting: Deutschlandticket for €13.45/month or JobRad leasing.

• Time to recharge: 30 vacation days plus special leave on your birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve.

• Part of a Great Place to Work®: Join over 4,000 colleagues who reshape education and digitization every day.

IU International University of Applied Science (IU) is Germany’s largest university of applied science – and we are not just an excellent choice for studying, but also an outstanding Great Place to Work®! As an Edutech company, we rely on state-of-the-art technology and data-driven approaches.

That’s why AI-driven voice assistants and other GPT systems have long become part of our daily work routine, helping us to focus on exciting projects. Here at IU over 4,000 employees are dedicated to making a difference.

Sounds like the perfect job for you? Then apply now via our career page! Simple, fast and even without a cover letter.

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Actions speak louder than words: We cherish our “Culture of Everyone” and would like to take this opportunity to empathize that we do not tolerate discrimination towards any race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. We welcome you as you are and look forward to nurturing our diverse community at the IU!