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.

Compensation & Benefits

Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:

Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Well-Being Stipend, Personal and Professional Development.  In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

*These benefits do not apply to internship roles.

Why Join IMA?

We’ve built a reputation for putting our associates first

What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It’s this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.

We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team

We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we’re big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.

We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry

• 2020-2023 Business Insurance Magazine Best Places to Work in Insurance

• 2023 Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces

• 2023 Denver Business Journal’s Best Places to Work

• 2022-2023 Connecticut Top Work Places

• 2021-2023 Inc. 5000’s List of Fastest Growing Companies

• 2019-2022 Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies

• 2022-2023 Kansas City Business Journal’s Best Places to Work

• 2021-2023 Charlotte Business Journal’s Best Places to Work

• 2021-2023 Los Angeles Business Journal’s Best Places to Work

• 2021-2023 The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Work Places

• 2021-2022 Puget Sound Business Journal’s Washington’s Best Workplaces

• 2021-2022 Wichita Business Journal’s Best Places to Work, #1 in extra-large category

• 2021 Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work

• 2021 Alaska Journal of Commerce’s Best Workplaces in Alaska

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.