AI Essentials for HR Professionals

AI is rapidly transforming HR by automating repetitive tasks, enhancing decision-making, and enabling HR professionals to focus on higher value strategic work. However, many HR professionals are unsure how to integrate AI effectively while remaining compliant with employment law and GDPR. This masterclass will provide clear, practical introductory insights into AI’s role in HR, ensuring participants leave with actionable knowledge to enhance their processes.

This session will explore AI fundamentals, explore real world applications in key HR areas such as recruitment, talent and performance management, employee engagement, data analysis, compliance, and learning and development.

Attendees will also examine ethical considerations such as bias in AI-driven decision-making, ensuring AI adoption aligns with HR policies and people-centred approaches. By the end of this masterclass, participants will have a solid understanding of AI’s capabilities and limitations and an outline roadmap for implementing AI effectively and responsibly within their HR functions.

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this masterclass, you will understand how to:

• Understand what AI is and how it applies to HR functions.
• Identify key areas where AI can enhance efficiency in HR operations.
• Recognise GDPR and legal considerations for AI adoption in HR.
• Address ethical challenges, such as bias in AI-driven decision-making or carrying out tasks.
• Understand how to develop an action plan for AI adoption within their HR teams.
• Overcome common barriers to AI adoption, including leadership buy-in and resistance.
• Explore future AI trends and their potential impact on HR strategy.