Jobs · OTHR · California

People Research Scientist, Recruiting

Ladders · San Francisco, CA · 4 wk ago
On-siteOTHR$285k–$380k/yrFull-time

About the role

This role advances people and talent initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and employee experience. You will collaborate with business leaders, HR partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to align workforce priorities with business objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute systematic research studies to answer questions about recruiting processes
  • Generate and test hypotheses on sourcing strategies and interview design
  • Conduct mixed-method research to identify drivers and barriers in recruiting operations
  • Navigate research ethics considerations regarding candidate data
  • Design validation studies to assess selection tool quality
  • Utilize psychometric techniques to improve interviewer calibration
  • Build compelling visualizations and dashboards to communicate research findings

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in I/O Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Behavioral Science, or related field
  • Experience in selection research, assessment validation, psychometrics, or recruiting funnel analytics
  • Proficient in SQL and Python/R, with a strong background in statistical analysis and machine learning
  • Skilled in data visualization and storytelling with research findings
  • Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Proven ability to challenge assumptions with data and implement data-driven changes

Benefits

  • Opportunities for significant impact on recruiting practices and people science
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Access to the People Analytics tech stack and modern data tools
  • Supportive of visa sponsorship for international candidates
  • Encouragement for candidates from underrepresented groups to apply

Pay

$285,000 – $380,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time

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