Director, Research

📋 Description

• Act as the strategic and operational head for all research activities at WorldatWork.

• Propel the vision, methodology, and implementation of market and topical research initiatives.

• Supervise a diverse range of qualitative and quantitative research projects.

• Collaborate closely with various departments to convert data into actionable insights.

• Efficiently manage research budgets, timelines, and vendor partnerships.

• Work cross-functionally with marketing, product, content, events, and other units.

• Ensure effective presentation of research findings by conceptualizing and designing charts, infographics, and reports.

• Author or oversee the development of narrative analyses to clarify research outcomes.

• Identify and assess funding opportunities while leading grant proposal efforts.

• Formulate and execute comprehensive market research strategies.

• Present actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• MBA or Master's degree in a research-related discipline is highly preferred; a bachelor's degree is mandatory.

• Over 10 years of experience in research leadership positions, ideally within HR, total rewards, workforce, or professional association settings.

• Proven track record in managing research projects from start to finish, including scoping, design, execution, quality assurance, and presentation.

• Demonstrated success in leading research teams and producing significant results.

• Strong organizational and time management skills to navigate large-scale or competing projects.

• Analytical mindset with the capacity to identify critical variables, recognize patterns, and devise prompt, data-driven solutions.

• Mastery of both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, along with proficiency in relevant data analysis tools.

• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities, capable of translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.

• Strong leadership and project management skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Ongoing professional development training opportunities.

• Health coverage.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision care.

• Well-being programs.

• Health savings accounts.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Retirement plans.

• Annual discretionary bonuses.