People Research Scientist, Recruiting

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In the posting’s own words

We are seeking a Recruiting Research Scientist to join our People Data Solutions team. You’ll be the research expert supporting our Recruiting organization, using rigorous scientific methods to advance our understanding of recruiting funnels, interview effectiveness, candidate experience, and recruiting capacity. This role sits at the intersection of organizational science, behavioral research, and people strategy – developing novel frameworks and conducting systematic research that drives evidence-based people decisions across our growing organization.

What it asks for · 11

• Hold an advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in I/O Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Behavioral Science, or a related research field
• Have experience with selection research, assessment validation, psychometrics, or recruiting funnel analytics
• Are comfortable working in the People Analytics tech stack and collaborating with data engineers
• Are proficient in SQL and Python/R, with experience in statistical analysis and machine learning
• Have experience with data visualization and can tell compelling stories with research findings
• Possess excellent communication skills and can influence stakeholders at all levels
• Thrive in ambiguity and can balance rigor with pragmatism
• Have a track record of challenging assumptions with data and changing long-held practices
• Can navigate sensitive topics diplomatically while maintaining analytical rigor
• Demonstrate intellectual humility and comfort with iterative discovery
• Use data to improve how organizations find, assess, and hire talent

Also a plus

• 5 + years of experience in research, people analytics, or related quantitative fields with demonstrated research methodology expertise
• Background in recruiting analytics specifically (not just general analytics)
• Experience running interview or assessment validation studies
• Experience building self-service analytics tools or dashboards
• Previous experience in high-growth technology companies or AI/ML organizations
• Familiarity with network analysis, machine learning, or advanced statistical methods
• Experience with BigQuery and modern data stack tools
• Experience with Greenhouse, Gem, ModernLoop, or similar recruiting tools

Degree language

• Hold an advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in I/O Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Behavioral Science, or a related research field

Tools and skills named

Words the posting leans on

• research32×
• experience21×
• recruiting17×
• data15×
• analytics12×
• tools12×
• design10×
• assessment9×
• people8×
• quality8×
• funnel7×
• interview7×
• selection7×
• execute6×
• organizations6×
• research findings6×

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