HR Automation Engineer

Wheeler Staffing Partners

Dallas, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Title: HR Automation Engineer (AI & RPA)
Location: Dallas, TX
Employment Type: Contract (Project-Based)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2–3 days onsite per week)
Pay Rate: $38 – $57 per hour

Position Overview
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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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

Key Competencies

  • 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

What Success Looks Like

  • 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

Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners?
Wheeler Staffing Partners connects top talent with leading organizations across multiple industries. We provide personalized support, career guidance, and access to high-quality opportunities to help you succeed.

About the Company

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Wheeler Staffing Partners

Wheeler Staffing Partners' (WSP) has outstanding client relationships providing consultants with access to some of the most desirable employment opportunities across the nation. Our experience, the solutions we provide, our business processes, and partnerships with our consultants and clients has made the company one of the most sought after placement firms for job seekers and companies of all sizes. WSP, provides all candidates with career opportunities, skill assessments, and interview consulting services and our clients with the candidates that meet their culture and skill set. From our Executive Retained Search Teams, Direct Hire and Contract Staffing Professionals to our RPO Service offerings, we create models to deliver a world-class service, with a sense of urgency and professionalism at the best price. Let us put our expertise and services to work for you!

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2014
WEBSITE
http://wheelersp.com/