HR Automation Engineer (AI & RPA)
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Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a highly technical HR Automation Engineer (AI & RPA) to design, build, and scale automation solutions across the Human Resources function. This role focuses on developing production-grade systems leveraging artificial intelligence and robotic process automation to streamline HR operations and improve efficiency., * Design and develop AI-driven automation solutions for HR processes using natural language processing, machine learning models, and orchestration frameworks * Build and deploy end-to-end robotic process automation workflows for HR operations * Develop scalable automation for onboarding, offboarding, employee lifecycle transactions, benefits processing, and leave management * Integrate automation tools with HR information systems through API development and system connectivity * Write clean, maintainable, and testable code to support automation logic and AI services * Implement event-driven architectures and workflow orchestration using modern system design practices * Build reusable automation components and frameworks to accelerate development * Ensure data security, privacy, and compliance when handling sensitive employee information * Monitor and optimize automation performance through logging and observability tools * Conduct testing, code reviews, and support continuous integration and deployment processes * Collaborate with HR, IT, and security teams to align solutions with business and technical requirements
Requirements
The ideal candidate brings strong software engineering expertise, hands-on experience with automation tools, and the ability to build scalable, secure solutions that integrate with enterprise HR systems., Bachelorâs or Masterâs degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field * 5+ years of experience in software engineering or automation development * Proven experience developing and deploying AI-driven or automation solutions in production environments * Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, JavaScript, C#, or Java * Hands-on experience with robotic process automation tools and workflow development * Experience integrating systems using APIs and web services * Familiarity with artificial intelligence concepts such as prompt engineering, embeddings, and data modeling * Experience with cloud platforms and modern deployment methods * Strong understanding of system design, authentication, and data handling best practices, Experience with AI orchestration frameworks and automation platforms * Familiarity with data storage and retrieval technologies used in AI applications * Experience building internal automation tools or developer platforms * Knowledge of process optimization and workflow analysis tools * Experience with continuous integration and deployment pipelines * Exposure to low-code or no-code automation platforms * Understanding of HR systems and data structures, Strong technical problem-solving and system design skills * Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions * High attention to detail, particularly in data-sensitive environments * Effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams * Continuous learning mindset in emerging technologies, Reduction in manual HR processes through automation * Successful deployment of scalable and reliable automation solutions * High system performance and uptime * Secure handling of sensitive employee data * Improved efficiency and effectiveness of HR operations