Senior Advisor – HR Innovation and AI at Industrial… · Montréal

Senior Advisor – HR Innovation and AI Location: Quebec, Quebec Job Description Senior Advisor – HR Innovation and AI Build the Future With Us Are you passionate about applied innovation, artificial intelligence, and their tangible potential to transform HR practices? As a Senior Advisor – HR Innovation and AI, you will play a key role within the AI Innovation Hub of the Talent and Culture Vice Presidency (VPTC) by translating the AI strategic vision into concrete, responsible, and measurable-value solutions for HR teams. This role complements and operationalizes the work of the Practice Leader – HR Innovation and AI. It is strongly focused on hands-on enablement, applied expertise, and the co-creation of AI solutions that are useful, adopted, and centered on an enhanced human experience. What You Will Accomplish With Us As a Senior Advisor – HR Innovation and AI, you will support HR teams end to end—from ideation to proof of value, and through scaling when relevant. Your main responsibilities will include: Supporting HR Centers of Expertise and VPTC teams in identifying, clarifying, and qualifying HR AI use cases. Assessing the relevance of use cases based on business value, feasibility, risks, and their technology integration zone (Zones 1, 2, and 3). Supporting the concrete implementation of AI solutions, particularly in Zone 1 (citizen development – co-developing solutions with HR teams through expert guidance). Designing, prototyping, and testing AI solutions applied to HR (assistants, automations, decision-support tools). Actively contributing to proofs of concept (POCs) and proofs of value (POVs). Collaborating closely with the IT Delivery Tower and systems teams on initiatives in Zones 2 and 3. Documenting technology choices, learnings, limitations, and the impacts of developed solutions. Contributing to the upskilling of HR teams through coaching, knowledge transfer, and clear communication. Applying AI governance, security, ethics, and data protection frameworks. Contributing to the continuous improvement of the AI Innovation Hub’s practices. Documenting and sharing use cases, best practices, and learnings, and contributing to AI literacy initiatives. What Will Help You Succeed in This Role We are looking for someone who: Has relevant experience in innovation, technology, analytics, or digital transformation. Has hands-on experience developing or integrating AI or automation solutions, ideally using low-code / no-code tools (e.g., Power Platform). Demonstrates a strong understanding of generative AI, automation, and intelligent assistants. Is recognized for a solution-oriented mindset, pragmatism, and the ability to deliver measurable value. Has a strong ability to simplify and explain complex concepts to diverse audiences. Shows a strong interest in HR challenges and enhanced human experience. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, autonomy, rigor, and strong prioritization skills. Is comfortable working in matrixed and evolving environments. Intermediate level of English proficiency, as the role requires daily conversations with unilingual English‑speaking colleagues and partners, as well as the ability to read, understand, and produce business documents (e.g., deliverables, presentations, written communications). These interactions will notably take place with subsidiaries located in the United States and Canada, as part of projects, workshops, and the sector’s day‑to‑day activities. Why You’ll Love Working With Us A key, concrete, and highly hands-on role at the heart of the AI transformation of HR practices. The opportunity to move quickly from idea to value, with solutions that are truly used and adopted. An environment that values experimentation, learning, and knowledge sharing. Close collaboration with passionate HR, IT, and innovation experts. A healthy, inclusive, and human-centered workplace, supported by flexibility and a hybrid work model. Competitive benefits, including flexible group insurance, a competitive pension plan, employee share purchase plan, vacation and wellness days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and more. Apply Now Apply today and take the next step in your career—where your talent truly makes a difference. Hesitating to apply? At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, we encourage you to apply—your place may be with us, and we want to get to know you. Location(s) Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West Other Possible Location(s) Montreal / 1981 McGill College AvenueVancouver / 988 Broadway WestToronto / 26 Wellington Street East Company iA Financial Group Posting End Date 2026-05-26 Company Overview iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management. With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate. At iA, we’re invested in you. * iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability. Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you with your needs. Additional Locations: Montreal, Quebec, Vancouver, British Columbia, Toronto, Ontario