Using AI in your HR consultancy with Aaron Windrum
Mon Feb 02 2026
Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I’m Nikki Masterman, Founder and CEO of Inspired HR.
This week, I’m joined by Aaron Windrum, Freelance HR Director and Principal Human Resources Consultant at A Human Resource (AHR). Aaron shares how he went from an early start in work, into HR leadership roles, and then into consultancy after the pandemic, driven by his love of transformation and helping organisations run more smoothly.
We discuss why HR leaders and consultants can’t be experts in everything, and how the industry is shifting toward on demand support.
Aaron breaks down his niche specialisms in GDPR/data protection and ethical AI implementation, including why SARs are rising, what employees are (and aren’t) entitled to, and the practical steps employers should have in place.
We also explore how AI is changing employee relations, from longer AI-written grievances and claims to the risks of misinformation and why every organisation needs an AI policy even if they believe they’ve banned AI use.
Aaron also shares what’s next, including new corporate workshops and a continued focus on future-ready workforces, workforce planning, and how roles will evolve over the next few years.
Connect with Aaron:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-windrum-b1478086/
Website: https://www.ahruki.com/
Connect with me:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkimasterman/
Website: https://www.inspired-hr.co.uk/
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Welcome to the HR Business Blueprint Podcast. I’m Nikki Masterman, Founder and CEO of Inspired HR. This week, I’m joined by Aaron Windrum, Freelance HR Director and Principal Human Resources Consultant at A Human Resource (AHR). Aaron shares how he went from an early start in work, into HR leadership roles, and then into consultancy after the pandemic, driven by his love of transformation and helping organisations run more smoothly. We discuss why HR leaders and consultants can’t be experts in everything, and how the industry is shifting toward on demand support. Aaron breaks down his niche specialisms in GDPR/data protection and ethical AI implementation, including why SARs are rising, what employees are (and aren’t) entitled to, and the practical steps employers should have in place. We also explore how AI is changing employee relations, from longer AI-written grievances and claims to the risks of misinformation and why every organisation needs an AI policy even if they believe they’ve banned AI use. Aaron also shares what’s next, including new corporate workshops and a continued focus on future-ready workforces, workforce planning, and how roles will evolve over the next few years. Connect with Aaron: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-windrum-b1478086/ Website: https://www.ahruki.com/ Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkimasterman/ Website: https://www.inspired-hr.co.uk/