People Research Scientist (AI)

TL;DR

People Research Scientist (AI): Conducting systematic research on employee experience, manager effectiveness, and organizational health with an accent on organizational science, behavioral research, and people strategy. Focus on developing novel frameworks and driving evidence-based people decisions across the organization.

Location: Hybrid (San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY). Expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time.

Salary: $245,000 - $310,000 USD

Company

hirify.global’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.

What you will do

• Design and execute systematic research studies to answer fundamental questions about employee experience, manager effectiveness, and organizational health.
• Design, analyze, and iterate on employee listening programs including engagement surveys, pulse surveys, and lifecycle surveys.
• Conduct research on manager behaviors, competencies, and their impact on team outcomes.
• Build compelling visualizations and dashboards that make complex research findings accessible to diverse audiences.

Requirements

• 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 5+ years of experience in research, people analytics, or related quantitative fields with demonstrated research methodology expertise.
• Are proficient in SQL and Python/R, with experience in statistical analysis and machine learning.
• Have experience with survey design, psychometric methods, and employee listening programs.
• Possess excellent communication skills and can influence stakeholders at all levels.

Nice to have

• Background in people analytics specifically (not just general analytics).
• Deep knowledge of manager effectiveness research and organizational science.
• Previous experience in high-growth technology companies or AI/ML organizations.
• Experience with Workday.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Optional equity donation matching.
• Generous vacation and parental leave.
• Flexible working hours.
• Lovely office space in which to collaborate with colleagues.