Research Lead, Future of Work

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Human Resources, Psychology) or equivalent practical experience.
• 12 years of experience creating research/analytics programs through internally built tools or vendor relationships.
• 10 years of experience leading an applied-research team.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field (e.g., Psychology, Sociology, Management, Data Science).
• 12 years of experience in creating research products, in integrating qualitative, quantitative, and external data to provide impactful advice to HR and business leaders.
• Experience in transforming large datasets into compelling narratives through data visualization for professional and executive presentations.
• Ability to serve as a thought leader on the Future of Work, who can shape, direct, and give feedback to a technical team on data analysis and research methods.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to translate technical findings into clear, compelling narratives for the audience.

About the job

At Google, data drives all of our decision-making, and our HR organization is no exception. The People Analytics team acts as an internal innovation lab, using analytical approaches to make sure Google continues to be a great place to work. The team provides critical support to the business around issues of organizational health and is responsible for not just taking the pulse of our Googlers, but harnessing Googler feedback to drive change for the better. As an analyst you'll be detail-oriented and conscientious, analytical and curious. You're a strong problem-solver, who uses both quantitative and qualitative methods to get things done. And on top of it all, you're someone who wonders "What if?" and then seeks out the solution.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $218,000-$306,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Connect with and forge collaborations with top academics and thought-leaders across disciplines.
• Translate complex technical findings and large datasets into clear, concise, and compelling narratives with visualizations for professional and executive audiences.
• Develop and execute a cross-disciplinary research plan to address complex questions. This plan will integrate insights from labor economics, developmental and cognitive psychology, and human-technology interaction, alongside industry trends, benchmarks, and best practices.
• Innovate and deliver insights rapidly, using methods and analyses to empower the organization with unique perspectives for innovative people and workforce strategies. Lead the team in experimenting with new insight-surfacing techniques.
• Define and frame the research agenda, identifying trends and translating them into actionable people strategies.