Senior Insights & Research Manager (m/f/d)

TN Germany; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a leading company in generating actionable labor market insights. Collaborate across departments to create impactful research content and support brand communication strategies. This role involves managing research projects, presenting findings, and mentoring junior researchers, all while promoting diversity and inclusion.

Leistungen

30 days of holidays + 1 Cultural Heritage Day + 2 days for Christmas and New Year's Eve

Company pension scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance Cover

Job bike

Discounted parking or job ticket

In-house gym

In-house barista

Dog-friendly office

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in labor market research or HR.
• Experience managing research projects or mentoring team members.

Aufgaben

• Manage research projects to uncover labor market trends.
• Translate complex research findings into compelling narratives.
• Represent the company at national and international events.

Kenntnisse

Data Analysis

Storytelling

Networking

Presentation Skills

Ausbildung

PhD in Psychology

PhD in Sociology

PhD in Economics

PhD in Political Science

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Join our team and play a pivotal role in generating actionable labor market insights and driving thought leadership initiatives.

Working in the Insights & Creation department, you will collaborate across departments to create impactful research content, support brand communication strategies, and establish Stepstone as a trusted voice in the world of work.

You will be vital in reimagining the labor market to make it work for everyone.

Your responsibilities:

1. Insights Generation: Manage research projects to uncover labor market trends, producing data-driven insights and actionable recommendations.
2. Data Storytelling & Thought Leadership: Translate complex research findings into compelling narratives that drive content production, enhance external communications, and improve presentations—delivering lasting impact on target audiences.
3. Presentations: Represent Stepstone at national and international events by presenting findings clearly and engagingly.
4. Collaboration: Partner with sales, marketing, and external stakeholders to align research outputs with business goals and create tailored content for diverse audiences.
5. Networking: Build relationships with industry professionals, media, and academic communities to promote Stepstone’s thought leadership.
6. Mentoring & Leadership: Oversee and mentor junior researchers, ensuring high standards in methodology and execution.

Qualifications

• A strong academic background with highly developed methodological skills; a PhD in a relevant field (e.g., psychology, sociology, economics, or political science) is preferred.
• Proven experience in labor market research, HR, or related fields.
• Strong skills in data analysis, interpretation, and storytelling.
• Confident in presenting to senior executives and diverse audiences, including on stage.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills to engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic, KPI-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into impactful business strategies.
• Experience managing research projects or mentoring team members.
• Fluent in German and English.

Additional Information

We value work-life balance and offer benefits such as:

• 30 days of holidays + 1 Cultural Heritage Day + 2 days for Christmas and New Year's Eve
• Company pension scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance Cover
• Job bike
• Discounted parking or job ticket
• In-house gym
• In-house barista
• Dog-friendly office

Our Commitment

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, believing they are essential to our success. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, genders, orientations, abilities, and characteristics.