Practice Lead for HR Innovation and AI, overseeing AI strategy and governance at iA Financial Group. Driving HR transformation and enhancing human experiences with AI in a major strategic role.
Responsibilities
Defining, leading, and evolving the VPTC AI strategy and roadmap (vision, priorities, and portfolio of use cases)
Ensuring HR AI governance in alignment with the corporate AI@iA framework
Supporting teams and senior leadership in identifying and prioritizing high–business-value HR AI use cases
Acting as a strategic partner to HR leaders to support decision-making related to AI initiatives
Promoting a value-driven approach focused on proof of value, adoption, and sustainable impact
Conducting strategic and technology watch on AI, talent analytics, automation, and productivity tools
Translating emerging trends into actionable opportunities for the organization
Leading and providing functional leadership to the Digital Allies network
Contributing to AI literacy, knowledge sharing, and the promotion of best practices through communities, workshops, and events
Requirements
Senior-level experience in organizational transformation, innovation, strategy, or consulting
Strong understanding of AI, including generative AI, automation (low-code / no-code), assistants and agents, and their applications in HR
Ability to connect technology with business value using a pragmatic, results-oriented approach
Excellent strategic thinking, structuring, and simplification skills
Influential leadership and the ability to mobilize multiple stakeholders without formal authority
Strong relationship-building, communication, and collaboration skills
Critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a continuous learning mindset
Experience managing complex initiative portfolios and working in matrixed or large organizational environments (an asset)
Intermediate level of English proficiency
Benefits
Competitive benefits, including flexible group insurance
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