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. 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.