Senior Researcher

1800 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Req #929

Friday, September 20, 2024

SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces.  With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally.

SUMMARY

The Sr. Researcher will generate actionable insights for HR executives, HR professionals, and policymakers. The position is focused on researching all things work, worker and workplace and may include topics such as human resources, workplace economic impacts, inclusion and diversity, and related government policies.

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute research studies from start to finish, including defining objectives, generating hypotheses, developing research plans, designing and programming surveys, analyzing results, summarizing findings, and creating final deliverables.

• Use industry best practices and familiarity with the organization's mission to inspire ideas and content.

• Communicate and collaborate internally and externally to support the goals of the thought leadership team, its partners, and the organization.

• Produce well-researched content in compelling and creative ways for print and online publications and presentations.

• Coach and mentor junior staff.

• Perform other duties as assigned..

Education & Experience Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, political science, psychology or othersocial sciencefield; or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience

• 5+ years of professional experience in survey research, project management, and data analysis.

Certifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required

• Proficiency with statistical software package (e.g., SPSS, R) including cross tabs, frequencies, correlations, and regressions.

• Experience with programming on survey designplatforms (e.g., Survey Monkey, Qualtrics, etc.).

• Basic understanding of how to use generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, etc.).

• Ability to consolidate data findings into concise, actionable, and easy-to-understand charts and/or presentations.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to work on multiple projects with different objectives simultaneously.

• Experience leading projects with junior staff.

• Proven time management skills, including prioritizing, scheduling, and adapting as necessary.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred:

• Master’s in business, economics, political science, psychology or othersocial sciencefield.

Additional Notes

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations.

• Work is generally done sitting, talking, hearing and typing. Visual acuity to use a keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribing, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Work environment

Work is regularly performed in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

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The hiring range for this position is $88,000 to $123,000 per year. This range is an estimate and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. SHRM offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. The benefits for this position include professional growth and development, health, dental, vision, well-being, health savings, flexible spending, retirement, open leave, and annual discretionary bonus and incentives.

Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.

SHRM is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).

We do not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Other details

• Job Family 00 - Data & Insights

• Job Function 00 - Premium

• Pay Type Salary

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• 1800 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA