Talent Research Specialist

Accenture in India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in India is seeking a Research Specialist to join the Talent Research team in Bengaluru, contributing to high-impact thought leadership and client-focused research on workforce transformation, skills, and human potential. The role emphasizes quantitative and qualitative research, data analysis, and client-ready storytelling.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate insights into compelling reports and presentations, and stay current on AI and business trends to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• 5-8 years experience in research, analytics, data science, or quantitative analysis.
• Experience applying statistical and data visualization techniques to solve business problems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to identify trends and insights.
• Analyze datasets using statistical and analytical techniques.
• Apply diverse research methods and data sources to address strategic questions.
• Translate findings into reports, presentations, articles, and POVs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align research with priorities.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior audiences clearly.
• Stay current on workforce, talent, AI and business trends to enhance impact.

Skills

Research methods

Data analysis

Storytelling

Data visualization

Generative AI tools

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multi-priority management

Education

Master's degree

Job description

"The Research Specialist will be part of Accenture’s Talent Research team, contributing to a portfolio of high-impact thought leadership and client-focused research on topics such as the future of work, workforce transformation, skills and learning, talent strategy and human potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to identify emerging trends and generate actionable insights.
• Analyze complex datasets using statistical and analytical techniques to uncover patterns and business implications.
• Apply diverse research methods, data sources, and analytics to address strategic business questions.
• Translate findings into compelling reports, presentations, articles, and points of view.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, subject matter experts, and business stakeholders to align research with strategic priorities.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior audiences in a clear and engaging manner.
• Stay current on workforce, talent, AI, and business trends to enhance research quality and impact.

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong interest in workforce, talent, future-of-work, AI, and business trends.
• Experience applying qualitative and quantitative research methods to generate meaningful insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including data interpretation and synthesis.
• Ability to communicate insights through storytelling, data visualization, and executive-level presentations.
• Proficiency with Generative AI tools(e.g.,ChatGPT, Copilot) to support research and content development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Highly organized, self-directed, intellectually curious, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Additional Information

Reports to: Research Senior Manager/ Manager

Supervises: None. This is an individual contributor role

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience in research, analytics, data science, or quantitative analysis, ideally within consulting, strategy, research, or business insights environments.
• Experience applying statistical, quantitative, and data visualization techniques to solve business problems.
• Work experience: 5-8 years

Location: Bengaluru/ Gurgaon

Preferred start date: As soon as possible