AI Ethics & Human Impact Lead

We are looking for an AI Ethics & Human Impact Lead to join our team. Reporting to the Head of People Risk & Integrity in the People & Culture organization, this position can be hybrid at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters or Bellevue, WA office or Remote with a preference for Chicago, IL based candidates. Sitting within the People Risk & Integrity (PRI) team, this leader will architect and drive our Ethical and Human Impact program, providing the independent judgment and ethical framework necessary to ensure our technological innovation remains fundamentally human-centered. This is not a policy compliance role; it operates at the intersection of philosophy, technology and the future of work. 

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

• Develop and implement a comprehensive AI Ethics Framework for People systems and workforce-adjacent AI, defining our values and decision criteria
• Serve as an independent ethics authority with the mandate to pause, challenge, or escalate AI initiatives that pose unacceptable risks to employees or candidates
• Design and lead Human Impact Assessments (HIAs) for AI tools
• Articulate and maintain our ethical position on the purpose of AI in the workplace, balancing efficiency with human-centered innovation
• Monitor the evolving global regulatory landscape to ensure proactive compliance and strategic positioning

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You thrive in ambiguity. You are comfortable building the path as you walk it, seeing dynamic and changing environments as an opportunity to construct something meaningful.
• You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action, and you operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome.
• True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range. You possess the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
• You are a problem-solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser-focused on finding the solution, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
• You are a high-trust partner. You thrive on collaborative feedback, matching ambition for the team with direct, respectful communication to build trust.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• Advanced understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
• An advanced degree or equivalent applied experience in a field requiring sustained ethical reasoning
• Deep practical literacy in how AI and machine learning systems work, sufficient to interrogate algorithmic design and identify risks
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in AI ethics, responsible AI, technology policy, or organizational ethics
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and influence at the executive level with credibility and composure
• Exceptional ability to translate abstract ethical concepts into clear, actionable language for technical, legal, and business audiences

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency
• Direct experience building or leading an AI ethics or responsible technology function
• Specific experience with HR technology, people analytics, or workforce-related AI tools
• Background in labor economics, future of work research, or employment rights

• Various health plans
• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retirement options
• Education reimbursement
• In-office perks, and more!