AI in HR: The CHRO's Governance Handbook
Compliance, works council, and Decision Layer before August 2026. Free PDF download.
What you'll find in this handbook
The EU AI Act classifies AI systems in HR as high-risk from August 2026. 73% of organisations still lack a governance framework (ISACA 2024). This handbook bridges the gap - with concrete frameworks, checklists, and a readiness assessment.
Why the CHRO must lead AI governance in HR - not IT
Governance ownership, role concepts, and the CHRO checklist.
Three types of decisions: Human, Rules Engine, AI
The Decision Framework with Agent Readiness Score for every HR process.
EU AI Act: 6 mandatory requirements in detail
Art. 9-15 with a compliance checklist you can tick off.
Works council as design partner
Co-determination rights, works council agreement as technical constraint, AI literacy.
4 HR processes in the Decision Layer
Payroll, travel expenses, recruiting, leave & absence - with zero-touch rates.
Readiness assessment (10 questions)
Where does your organisation stand? Self-assessment with score and recommendations.
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5 key numbers from the handbook
73%
of organisations without a formal AI governance framework
ISACA 2024
6
mandatory requirements for high-risk HR AI from August 2026
EU AI Act, Art. 9-15
85-92%
zero-touch rate with Decision Layer in HR processes
Gosign client projects
1:4-5
investment ratio: 1 EUR technology = 4-5 EUR governance
McKinsey 2024
60-80%
fewer correction postings through explicit rule sets
Hackett Group 2024
15M
EUR maximum penalty for high-risk violations
EU AI Act, Art. 99
Who is this handbook for?
CHRO / VP HR
You are responsible for the AI strategy in HR and need a framework that convinces the works council, legal, and the board at the same time.
Head of People Operations
You implement AI-powered processes and need clear decision rules: what to automate, what not.
Works Council / Staff Representatives
You review AI use in HR and need transparency: which decisions does the agent make, which are made by humans?
HR Compliance / Legal
You need to implement EU AI Act requirements and need a compliance checklist with concrete measures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this eBook for?
For CHROs, VP HR, Heads of People Operations, and HR leaders in organisations with 500+ employees that use or plan to use AI systems.
What makes this handbook different from other AI guides?
Concrete governance frameworks instead of general recommendations. Including works council perspective, EU AI Act checklist, Decision Layer architecture, and a hands-on readiness assessment.
Is the eBook really free?
Yes. We only ask for your email address. You receive the PDF immediately and optionally the monthly AI Governance Briefing.
How current is the EU AI Act information?
As of March 2026. Including Digital Omnibus Package status (possible deferral of high-risk deadline to December 2027).
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We'll show you the Decision Layer applied to your own HR processes. 30 minutes, free of charge.