People Operations AI & Automation Manager

Talkdesk • Dallas, TX

3d • $100,000 - $123,000

About The Position

As the People Operations AI & Automation Manager, you will be the bridge between People strategy and technical execution. You are responsible for identifying inefficiencies within our People processes and solving them through advanced automation, AI integration, and rigorous process design. This is a high-impact individual contributor role for a builder who enjoys bringing technology, process, and people together to create a seamless employee experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5 years of progressive HR experience with 2+ years in a shared services or operations role.
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience with low-code AI platforms to develop bespoke solutions.
• Strong proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of current People processes to identify inefficiencies and design scalable, error-resistant workflows.
• Act as the advanced point of contact for complex Workday configuration, troubleshooting, and system enhancements.
• Refine ticketing queue management and resolution protocols to improve the internal employee service experience.
• Conduct regular, systematic audits of People Operations transactions to ensure data accuracy, procedural compliance, and system integrity.
• Analyze audit findings to perform root-cause analysis and design automated safeguards that prevent future data entry errors.
• Develop and maintain a centralized library of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process maps, and training documentation.
• Organize and maintain a global knowledge base to facilitate AI ticket resolution and increase employee self-service.
• Lead the implementation of new operational models, ensuring all AI-driven processes are transparent and auditable.
• Design, build, prototype, and deploy AI agents and chatbots to automate repetitive People processes (e.g. ticketing, FAQ resolution).
• Build and maintain automation scripts and low-code solutions to eliminate manual data entry and synchronize data across multiple People systems.
• Establish KPIs to monitor automation performance, providing data-driven reports on efficiency gains and return on investment.
• Serve as the primary liaison between People Operations and IT/Systems teams to ensure all technical requirements sign with business objectives.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) plan
• Talkdesk offers an uncapped paid time off program, subject to manager approval and consistent with business needs.
• Talkdesk offers 14 paid holidays each year.
• Employees have uncapped paid time off, subject to manager approval and consistent with business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager