Employee Research Consultant

NPAworldwide; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

StaffQuest Placement Group is partnering with a leading global professional services firm to recruit an Employee Research Consultant in Philadelphia, PA. You will design and analyze data-driven workforce strategies, shaping employee experience and engagement for enterprise clients.

Responsibilities include advanced statistical modeling in SPSS or R, translating results into executive-ready presentations, and collaborating across teams to deliver insights and thought leadership pieces.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in IO psychology or a closely related quantitative field.
• 4–5 years of hands‑on experience in employee engagement research or surveys.
• Strong capability in statistical modeling and data structuring using SPSS or R.
• Advanced Excel skills and PowerPoint for executive decks.
• Strong analytical, business writing, presentation and end‑to‑end project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with enterprise clients to design, execute, and analyze customized workforce research and engagement surveys.
• Conduct advanced statistical analyses (e.g., driver analysis, regression modeling) using SPSS and/or R.
• Translate complex data structures into compelling summaries, visuals, and executive presentations.
• Advise client management on outcomes and survey methodologies to drive improvements.
• Leverage tech-enabled platforms and modern data analytics to enhance project delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams to establish analytical frameworks, scopes, and actionable plans.
• Draft custom reporting deliverables and contribute to industry white papers and research.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Business writing

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

Master's in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related field

Tools

SPSS

R programming

Job description

StaffQuest Placement Group is partnering with a leading global professional services firm to recruit an Employee Research Consultant. In this role, you will assist client organizations across various industries in designing and implementing data-driven workforce strategies. You will play a pivotal role in shaping employee experience, optimizing workforce engagement, and providing actionable insights to executive leadership teams.

StaffQuest Placement Group is partnering with a leading global professional services firm to recruit an Employee Research Consultant. In this role, you will assist client organizations across various industries in designing and implementing data-driven workforce strategies. You will play a pivotal role in shaping employee experience, optimizing workforce engagement, and providing actionable insights to executive leadership teams.

Location Highlights

Philadelphia, PA: Known for its rich historical heritage, vibrant cultural scene, thriving nightlife, diverse dining options, and access to nearby outdoor recreational trails and parks, all while maintaining a competitive cost of living relative to major East Coast hubs.

Washington, DC: Offers world-class museums, iconic monuments, sprawling urban parks (such as Rock Creek Park), dynamic arts and entertainment venues, and access to bustling metropolitan neighborhoods.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with enterprise clients to design, execute, and analyze customized workforce research and employee engagement surveys.
• Conduct advanced statistical analyses (e.g., driver analysis, regression modeling) utilizing SPSS and/or R programming.
• Translate complex data structures into compelling summaries, data visualizations, and executive-level presentations.
• Advise client management teams on utilizing research outcomes and survey methodologies to drive organizational improvements.
• Leverage technology-enabled platforms and modern data analytical techniques to enhance client project delivery.
• Collaborate with internal consulting teams to establish analytical frameworks, project scopes, and actionable project plans.
• Draft custom reporting deliverables and contribute to industry thought leadership pieces, white papers, and research studies.

Qualifications

Education: Master's degree or higher in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a closely related quantitative field.

Experience: Minimum of 4 to 5 years of hands-on experience in employee engagement research, workforce assessments, or survey execution.

Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated capability in statistical modeling and data structuring using SPSS and/or R programming .

Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, index-matching) and Microsoft PowerPoint for executive deck preparation.

Core Competencies: Strong analytical, business writing, presentation, and end-to-end project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior external or internal HR consulting experience specializing in employee experience/engagement.
• Proven track record supporting business development initiatives and creating proposal materials.
• Capability to leverage normative data sets to write trend reports and industry white papers.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Philadelphia, PA: Known for its rich historical heritage, vibrant cultural scene, thriving nightlife, diverse dining options, and access to nearby outdoor recreational trails and parks, all while maintaining a competitive cost of living relative to major East Coast hubs.