As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize human resource management, organizations must embrace ethical frameworks to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in their HR processes. The AI Ethics and Responsible Application in HR Practices Training Course provides HR professionals, talent strategists, and compliance officers with the tools to ethically harness AI in areas such as recruitment, employee monitoring, performance evaluation, and workforce planning. With regulatory scrutiny increasing globally and concerns around bias, privacy, and trust, this course equips participants with strategies to integrate AI in HR responsibly, aligning with international best practices and human-centric design principles.

Participants will explore real-world HR use cases of AI deployment and learn to assess algorithmic fairness, mitigate biases, and build ethical oversight into AI systems. This course also focuses on compliance with data protection laws, aligning AI applications with DEI goals, and developing governance frameworks for future-proofing HR innovations. Whether you are piloting AI or scaling intelligent systems, this training ensures you implement AI in HR with integrity, respect, and confidence.

Duration: 5 Days

Target Audience
• HR Professionals and Managers
• HR Technology Specialists
• Talent Acquisition Leads
• Learning and Development Experts
• DEI and Ethics Officers
• Data Protection and Compliance Officers
• HR Consultants and Analysts
• Workforce Planners
• HR Policy Makers

Course Objectives
• Understand the intersection of AI, ethics, and human resource management
• Explore ethical dilemmas and risks in HR automation and analytics
• Identify and mitigate algorithmic bias in recruitment and HR decisions
• Align AI practices with legal and regulatory compliance
• Develop responsible AI governance frameworks for HR
• Integrate fairness, explainability, and transparency into HR AI tools
• Promote inclusive, non-discriminatory outcomes through AI-driven processes
• Ensure data privacy and employee trust in AI-enabled HR functions
• Design AI systems that reflect organizational values and human dignity
• Balance innovation with ethical accountability in HR technologies
• Prepare HR teams to respond to evolving AI risks and challenges

Module 1: Foundations of AI and Ethics in HR
• Defining AI and its applications in human resources
• Introduction to AI ethics principles and frameworks
• Ethical decision-making in HR contexts
• Opportunities and risks of AI in talent management
• Overview of HR automation and predictive analytics

Module 2: Algorithmic Bias and Fairness in Recruitment
• Understanding sources of bias in AI algorithms
• Disparate impact and fairness audits in hiring tools
• Auditing job matching and resume screening systems
• Case studies of biased recruitment algorithms
• Strategies to enhance equity and inclusivity in AI hiring

Module 3: Transparency and Explainability in HR AI Systems
• The need for explainable AI (XAI) in HR functions
• Communicating algorithmic decisions to employees
• Tools for model interpretability and trust building
• Managing black-box systems in sensitive HR areas
• Employee rights to explanation and recourse

Module 4: Privacy, Surveillance, and Data Ethics
• Ethical concerns with employee data collection
• Boundaries of AI-powered monitoring tools
• Consent and transparency in workplace analytics
• Data anonymization and minimization practices
• Ethical use of wearables, sensors, and biometrics

Module 5: Legal Compliance and Global AI HR Regulations
• Overview of GDPR, EEOC, and AI legislation
• Discrimination laws and AI in employment practices
• Risk assessments and algorithmic impact analysis
• Developing HR AI compliance documentation
• Emerging global regulatory trends in HR tech

Module 6: AI in Performance Management and Learning
• Bias in AI-powered performance reviews
• Personalized learning paths and fairness concerns
• Ethical issues in productivity tracking and nudging
• Data ethics in training recommendation systems
• Transparency in upskilling and internal mobility AI tools

Module 7: Responsible AI Governance in HR
• Creating ethical review boards for HR technologies
• Establishing human oversight and accountability
• Governance frameworks for HR algorithm lifecycle
• Role of HR in interdisciplinary AI ethics teams
• Policies for procurement of ethical HR technologies

Module 8: Integrating DEI Principles into HR AI Systems
• Aligning AI with diversity, equity, and inclusion goals
• Designing inclusive datasets and models
• Reducing bias against marginalized groups
• Measuring equity outcomes from AI implementations
• Building inclusive AI practices into HR culture

Module 9: Future Trends and Ethical Leadership in AI-Driven HR
• The role of HR leaders in AI stewardship
• Scenario planning for AI disruptions in HR
• Ethical innovation and responsible experimentation
• Building an AI-ready and ethically literate HR team
• Ethics-by-design in future HR tech ecosystems

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.