HR AI Fellow

IMA is seeking an AI Fellow embedded within Human Resources to help accelerate our People + AI transformation—redefining how we work, scale, and deliver our associate experience and business growth through our people systems.

As a full-time summer HR AI Fellow you will build, test, and deploy real AI-enabled solutions that improve manager and HR productivity, enhance decision-making, and free up capacity for higher-value work across the organization. 

You will operate at the intersection of workforce strategy, HR operations, talent management, and applied AI. 

The Fellow will leave a measurable, operational impact on how HR works at IMA. 

 

Why This Role Matters 
IMA is actively investing in AI as a core capability, not a side project. AI is expected to: 

• Reduce manual, repetitive HR work 

• Improve speed and quality of decision-making 

• Enable more personalized, insight-driven talent management 

• Free up HR capacity for strategic, high-value work 

This Fellow will directly contribute to that transformation. 

Core Responsibilities 

Build HR AI Prototypes 

• Develop working prototypes for internal HR tools, such as:  

• “Ask HR” assistant (policy, coaching, HR guidance) 

• Talent insights/analytics copilots for workforce planning 

• Productivity and headcount modeling tools 

• Use tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar technologies 

Reimagine HR Workflows 

• Identify manual, repetitive processes across HR Ops, Talent, and Total Rewards 

• Redesign workflows using AI to:  

• Reduce cycle time 

• Improve consistency and quality 

• Increase scalability 

Drive Workforce Insight & Decision Support 

• Partner with People Analytics and HR leaders to:  

• Generate insights on productivity, talent, and workforce trends 

• Build AI-assisted dashboards or decision tools 

• Support workforce redeployment and talent strategy efforts 

Experiment, Learn, and Share 

• Rapidly test ideas using a “build, test, learn, iterate” approach 

• Document learnings and create a capstone case study 

• Share best practices across HR and the broader AI Fellows cohort 

 

Expected Outcomes 
By the end of the fellowship, the AI Fellow will: 

• Deliver at least 1–2 deployable AI solutions or prototypes 

• Quantify impact (e.g., time saved, productivity gains, decision quality) 

• Create a case study demonstrating business value and learnings 

• Help establish repeatable patterns for scaling AI in HR 

 

Candidate Profile 

IMA HR is seeking a motivated undergraduate or graduate student interested in technology, business, AI, or data analytics to leverage AI in support of priority initiatives. 

Ideal candidates will have: 

• Strong curiosity about AI and its application to business problems 

• Experience using AI tools (LLMs, automation tools, or analytics tools) 

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset 

• Ability to translate ambiguity into structured solutions 

Preferred (but not required): 

• Experience in one or more of:  

• Data analysis (Python, SQL, Excel) 

• Prompt engineering or LLM workflows 

• Workflow automation tools (e.g., Power Automate, Zapier) 

• Interest in HR, workforce strategy, or organizational effectiveness 

How You’ll Work 

• Embedded within IMA’s HR leadership team 

• Sponsored by the Chief People Officer organization 

• Partnering closely with:  

• People Analytics 

• HR Operations 

• Talent Management 

You will also participate in the Colorado Thrives AI Fellows cohort, including cohort learning sessions, cross-company collaboration, and a final showcase. 

Why Join IMA for This Fellowship? 

• Direct access to senior leadership and strategic work 

• Opportunity to shape how a scaled organization innovates with AI in HR 

• Real ownership of projects—not just support work 

• Exposure to workforce strategy, talent, and business operations 

Location: In person at our downtown Denver IMA office (1705 17th St, Denver, CO 80202) 3 days a week; remote 2 days a week (with option to come into office)  

Compensation: $20-40/hour (based on experience)  

Duration: June – August 2026 (with potential for flexibility for continued work past August if desired) 

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.