Senior Analyst, Emerging HR Technology and AI Innovation

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

The Senior Analyst, Emerging HR Technology and AI Innovation will evaluate and shape the use of emerging technologies across the talent technology landscape and beyond. This includes Workday, ServiceNow, Cornerstone, and other platforms, as well as emerging areas such as AI, automation, and next-generation workforce tools.
This role is for someone passionate about technology, curious about what’s next, and skilled at translating ideas into actionable recommendations. The senior analyst will lead pilots, evaluate vendors, and synthesize findings into clear recommendations that expand our technology offerings and elevate the employee experience. This role will partner closely with HRIS, integrations, and analytics teams, providing structured support and insights that enable those teams to act.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, pilot, and deploy AI-driven tools and agents to elevate the employee experience and unlock smarter, faster ways of working
• Research vendor roadmaps, platform releases, and broader trends across Workday, ServiceNow, Cornerstone, and other platforms
• Monitor vendor roadmaps and broader trends in AI, automation, and workforce tools
• Evaluate unused or underutilized functionality, recommend activation, and assess business impact
• Partner with stakeholders to align emerging tech opportunities with business needs and priorities
• Lead proof of concepts and pilots, coordinating stakeholders and documenting business outcomes
• Evaluate new tools and vendors, preparing structured recommendations on fit, value, and trade-offs
• Translate findings into executive-ready cases, presentations, and documentation that inform decision-making
• Synthesize insights into strategic narratives, tying emerging tech to organizational priorities
• Maintain and update a portfolio of opportunities, pilots, and outcomes
• Share insights across Talent Technology and stakeholders to build readiness for adoption
• Pursue ongoing learning and exploration in emerging technologies, with the ability to guide others

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of experience in Talent Technology, HR Operations, or related HR systems/project work
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Project Management, CS/MIS, or related field required; Master’s degree a plus
• Demonstrated curiosity and passion for technology, with the ability to connect emerging tech to business needs
• Familiarity with Workday or other enterprise HCM platforms; broader knowledge of HR systems landscape preferred
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting to technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to lead pilots, vendor evaluations, or small projects, and deliver executive-ready recommendations, presentations, and documentation
• Self-starter with the ability to manage competing priorities and operate with greater independence
• Receptive to feedback, adaptable, and able to influence outcomes in a fast-paced environment
• Resourceful and able to operate with limited guidance while supporting leadership decisions

You’ll Love This Role If 

• You thrive at the intersection of HR, technology, and AI
• You move ideas from concept to execution and see pilots through to adoption
• You stay curious about what’s next in tech and look for ways to make it real
• You connect systems, data, and people to create solutions that work at scale
• You care less about maintaining what exists and more about building what’s next

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

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