AI Implementation Manager (People) in Cardiff

The People AI Implementation Manager will lead the integration, coordination, and optimisation of AI technologies, processes, and best practices across the People function. This strategic role is responsible for bringing together AI across the People function and guiding the development of scalable AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency, enable data-driven decision-making, and elevate the employee experience. Acting as a connector across systems and stakeholders, the specialist ensures AI initiatives are aligned, ethical, and impactful.

Key Responsibilities

• AI Strategy & Integration
  • Develop and execute a coordinated AI strategy and roadmap for People aligned with organisational goals.
  • Identify high-value use cases across the employee lifecycle (e.g., recruitment, onboarding, performance, learning).
  • Ensure AI tools are scalable, interoperable, and integrated with existing People systems and organisational standards and best practices for AI.
• AI Tool Management
  • Evaluate, select, and manage AI-powered HR platforms and vendors.
  • Oversee implementation and continuous improvement of AI tools (e.g., ATS, LMS, HRIS).
  • Ensure seamless integration with platforms.
• Data Analytics & Insights
  • Work in partnership with People and enterprise data teams to leverage AI for people analytics, predictive modelling, and workforce planning.
  • Translate complex data into actionable insights for People and business leaders.
  • Collaborate with data teams to build dashboards and reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Process Automation & Content Generation
  • Automate repetitive People tasks (e.g., CV screening, interview scheduling, benefits queries).
  • Use generative AI to create job descriptions, training content, and personalised communications.
• Ethical AI Governance
  • Establish and uphold ethical standards for AI use in People.
  • Collaborate with legal, compliance, and IT to ensure fairness, transparency, and data privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
  • Monitor and mitigate algorithmic bias in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluations.
• Change Management & Capability Building
  • Champion AI adoption across People and the wider business.
  • Design and deliver training to build AI literacy among the People function.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the People leadership team on AI trends and opportunities.

Key Interfaces

• People Business Partners.
• IT & Data Teams.
• Legal & Compliance.
• Talent Acquisition & Development.
• External Vendors & Consultants.
• People Change & Strategy team.

Why This Role Matters

• Strategic Enablement: Frees People function from manual tasks to focus on value-adding initiatives.
• Data-Driven Culture: Empowers People function with predictive insights and real-time analytics.
• Employee-Centric Design: Enhances personalisation in learning, development, and engagement.
• Operational Excellence: Drives efficiency, consistency, and scalability across People function.

Key Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Deep understanding of HR processes and systems across the employee lifecycle.
• Experience with AI tools in HR (e.g., HireVue, Pymetrics, Eightfold.ai).
• Familiarity with employment law and ethical AI frameworks.
• Project management certification (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2).
• Strategic Thinking & Systems Integration.
• Analytical & Data-Driven Decision Making.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement.
• Ethical Judgment & Risk Awareness.

Please note - we may close this vacancy early if we receive lots of applications or business priorities change.

Admiral: Where You Can

We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive business. It's a place where you can Be You, and show up as you are. We’re committed to fostering a people-first culture where everyone is accepted, supported, and empowered to be brilliant. You can Grow And Progress at a pace and direction that suits you, Make A Difference for our customers and each other, and Share in Our Future with all colleagues eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service.

Everyone receives 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave.

We’re proud of our people-first culture. In fact, we've been recognised as a Great Place to Work for Women, a Great Place to Work for Wellbeing, and an overall Great Place to Work for over 25 years! We’re fully committed to making sure your progression is not slowed or halted by barriers related to race, gender, age, sexuality, or any of the protected characteristics.

Our fantastic benefits make sure our colleagues have a great work-life balance; You can view some of our other key benefits here.