AI Tools for HR
The AI stack UK HR teams actually use
A curated stack of AI tools for HR professionals in the UK — covering hiring, onboarding, employee engagement, policy writing and analytics. Every tool below has a free tier or trial, and we flag GDPR posture where it matters.
Companion prompt pack
10+ ChatGPT prompts for HR & People Ops
The stack
Hand-picked. No paid placements. Ordered by how often we reach for them.
- 01
Textio
PaidBias-aware writing assistant for job ads and performance reviews.
Best for: Inclusive job descriptions
- 02
Paradox (Olivia)
PaidConversational AI that screens, schedules and answers candidate questions.
Best for: High-volume recruiting
- 03
Leena AI
PaidEmployee-facing AI agent for HR helpdesk, policies and ticket deflection.
Best for: HR service desk automation
- 04
Effy AI
FreemiumAI-generated 360 reviews and performance summaries from Slack/Teams.
Best for: Lightweight performance reviews
- 05
Notion AI
FreemiumDraft handbooks, policies and onboarding wikis inside your existing docs.
Best for: Policy and handbook drafting
- 06
Otter.ai
FreemiumRecords and summarises 1:1s, interviews and grievance meetings.
Best for: Interview & 1:1 notes
How much could this stack save you?
Adjust the sliders below. We assume AI removes roughly 40% of the manual work involved in candidate screening & policy drafting.
Conservative default: we use 4.33 working weeks per month and a flat automation rate. Your mileage will vary — the point is the order of magnitude.
AI Tools for HR by UK city
Local context, hiring notes and city-specific vendor availability.
Three workflows that pay for the whole stack
Turn a rough JD into a compliant, inclusive job ad in 10 minutes
Draft with Notion AI or ChatGPT, then run the copy through Textio to strip biased phrasing and hit a readability score most UK candidates will actually finish.
Cut screening time by 60% without losing the human touch
Let Paradox handle first-pass qualification and scheduling over WhatsApp/SMS. Your recruiters only meet candidates who've already cleared your must-haves.
Ship performance reviews without the calendar dread
Effy AI pulls feedback from Slack or Teams, auto-drafts 360 summaries, and hands managers an editable review instead of a blank page.
AI Tools for HR: FAQ
Answers to the questions UK hr & people ops ask most about picking an AI stack.
What are the best AI tools for hr & people ops in the UK in 1970?
Our current pick of the best AI tools for hr & people ops in the UK is the 6-tool stack on this page, led by Textio, Paradox (Olivia), Leena AI. Each entry has a linked review with pricing, pros and cons, and the specific job it's best for.
Are these AI tools safe for hr & people ops data and GDPR?
Yes — for HR data you should stick to tools with clear GDPR posture and a UK/EU data residency option. In this stack, Notion AI, Otter.ai, Leena AI and Paradox all publish DPAs and offer EU hosting on business plans. Avoid pasting candidate data into consumer ChatGPT accounts.
Which AI tool should I start with as a hr & people ops?
If you only pick one, start with Textio. It gives you the highest-leverage workflow on this page — turn a rough jd into a compliant, inclusive job ad in 10 minutes — without needing to change how the rest of your stack works.
Are there free AI tools for hr & people ops?
Notion AI, Effy AI and Otter.ai all have workable free or freemium tiers, which is enough for a small people team to draft policies, run lightweight 360s and capture interview notes without a budget line.
How much do these AI tools cost, and are they worth it?
Most UK HR teams see payback inside a quarter: a single senior hire screened by Paradox, or one round of performance reviews shipped through Effy AI, typically saves more manager hours than the annual licence costs.
Do you have ChatGPT prompts for hr & people ops?
Yes. We maintain a companion prompt pack with battle-tested ChatGPT prompts for hr & people ops — hiring, drafting, research and more — with categories you can filter by. Link is in the "Companion prompt pack" block above.