HR Specialist - Research Intelligence & Strategic Insights, ER Strategy, Policy, GOEX

Key job responsibilities

• Research & Trend Intelligence
• Design and maintain ongoing workforce research and trend-monitoring frameworks
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and labor market research
• Develop predictive risk models
• Produce research outputs that inform strategic decision-making
• Risk Detection & Mitigation
• Apply employee relations expertise to identify trends and challenges
• Predict and mitigate risk
• Develop and execute solution-focused strategies and programs
• Data Analysis & Strategic Insights
• Exercise strong analytical skills using data and anecdotes
• Develop persuasive narratives and recommendations
• Define and measure success of programs through clear KPIs
• Build and maintain research repositories and knowledge bases
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Partnership
• Partner with cross-functional teams
• Lead research initiatives that inform policy decisions and public-facing communications
• Program & Project Delivery at Scale
• Independently design, own, and lead large-scale projects
• Translate research findings into scalable mechanisms and programs
• Communication & Executive Influence
• Rapidly produce high-quality written communications
• Present research findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
• Build constructive relationships with critical stakeholders

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR or business function experience
• 7+ years of employee relations, labor relations, or labor/employment law experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint)
• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience conducting structured research, trend analysis, workforce intelligence gathering, or labor market research

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience producing executive-level written materials and presenting to executive audiences
• Experience creating and implementing large-scale organizational programs
• Master's degree or above in Human Resources, Human Resources Management, Labor Relations, Business/Management, Psychology, or a related field
• Experience analyzing HR data and translating metrics into actionable workforce strategies
• Experience supporting large hourly workforces
• Knowledge of general AI tools
• Background and/or experience in working with Public Relations, Public Policy, Internal Communications and Investor Relations
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in managing multiple and competing priorities
• Proven ability to design and execute research methodologies (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods approaches)
• Proven ability to analyze and synthesize large, complex datasets into clear strategic recommendations