AI in HR: When Technology Moves Faster Than Policy

Presented by AHA Services, Inc. in cooperation with:
 

Artificial Intelligence is increasingly embedded in HR systems and workflows, often influencing outcomes before policies catch up. While HR may not own the technology, HR leaders are frequently accountable for its impact on people processes. This session explores AI through an HR lens, focusing on awareness, governance, and practical oversight, and highlights HR's role in partnering with Legal and IT to establish guardrails that support compliance, fairness, and employee trust. 

Key Takeaways for HR Leaders: 
1. Where AI-enabled features already exist across common HR processes
2. Why HR involvement is critical, even when HR does not own the technology
3. How HR can support effective AI governance in partnership with Legal and IT

Faculty
Sommer Mason, CCP, Regional SVP Talen Consulting, Gallagher 
With over 25 years of experience, Sommer is a dynamic Total Rewards leader passionate about helping organizations build competitive, high-impact HR strategies. Since joining Gallagher in 2016, she has been a trusted advisor, guiding clients through complex compensation, benefits, and talent challenges to drive business success. 

Her expertise spans industries -- including Manufacturing, Healthcare, Wellness, Oil & Gas, Energy, and Construction -- where she has led large-scale, high-stakes initiatives with significant financial impact. Certified as a Compensation Professional (CCP) and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Sommer combines data-driven insights with strategic vision to optimize Total Rewards programs that attract, retain, and engage top talent. 

In her role at Gallagher, Sommer guides clients, prospective clients, and internal teams through the Talen Consulting practice, ensuring they understand and access the right solutions. She focuses on aligning client needs with tailored strategies, fostering collaboration across Gallagher, and delivering measurable outcomes that accelerate organizational and employee performance. 

Sommer holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Louisiana Tech University and resides near Baton Rouge, Louisiana with her husband. Whether navigating compensation structures, optimizing employer programs, or driving organizational change, she's committed to delivering solutions that make a lasting impact.