Researcher

O.C. Tanner Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

On-site gym

Tuition reimbursement

Dependent scholarships

Job summary

O.C. Tanner Company is seeking a Researcher to join the O.C. Tanner Institute in Salt Lake City. You will design and execute research projects, perform advanced analyses, and translate results into insights for clients and product strategy.

The role requires a Master’s in a social science, 3+ years of primary research experience with quantitative and qualitative methods, and travel as needed. Proficiency in Stata is preferred; strong writing and presentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a social science with quantitative and qualitative research training.
• Experience analyzing survey data.
• 3+ years of primary research experience, including statistical modeling.
• Strong business acumen and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis software; Stata preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead primary research projects and translate findings into actionable insights for clients and products.
• Collect data via surveys, interviews, focus groups, and secondary research; perform analyses.
• Develop data-driven narratives and visualizations; support thought leadership reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across teams; manage multiple research initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Survey research

Research design

Communication & writing

Collaboration

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in social science

Tools

Stata

Job description

## ResearcherApplylocations: USA - Utah-Salt Lake City-Headquarterstime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR26-221O.C. Tanner is the global leader in software and services that improve workplace culture through meaningful employee experiences. Our Culture Cloud is a suite of apps designed to enhance the employee experience with strategic recognition, service awards, wellbeing, leadership, and events that help people thrive at work. Our Culture by Design approach provides expert services to organizations looking to create great workplaces.Our global team of 1,500 people hail from 58 countries and speak 62 languages. As programmers, researchers, designers, client professionals and craftspeople we create the tech, tools and awards that connect employees to purpose at thousands of companies. Join us as we help people all over the world thrive at work.**About the Opportunity**O.C. Tanner is seeking a **Researcher** to join the O.C. Tanner Institute. Reporting to the Manager of Research and Assessment, this role is responsible for designing and executing research projects, performing advanced statistical analyses, and translating findings into compelling insights that inform clients, products, and thought leadership.This is an ideal opportunity for a curious and analytically rigorous professional who enjoys combining quantitative and qualitative research with storytelling and strategic business insight.**Key Responsibilities*** Lead primary research on intellectual property assets, as well as various internal and external reports. Produce additional research deliverables as needed* Collect data using survey research, in-depth interviews, focus groups, secondary research, and other methodologies* Perform statistical analyses including, but not limited to: + Crosstabulations + Correlations + Regressions + Random forests + Additional predictive and exploratory models* Produce: + Contribute original research, analysis, and writing for global trend and thought leadership reports + Develop research briefs for internal distribution + Additional research deliverables as needed* Develop compelling, data-driven narratives with actionable insights and effective visualizations* Serve as a trusted subject matter expert and advisor to internal stakeholders and external clients**What a Typical Day Looks Like**In this role, you may:* Develop proprietary intellectual property and thought leadership* Collaborate across teams on research supporting a new product offering* Analyze data for marketing collateral* Gather and synthesize feedback for multi-stage research initiatives**What Will Make You Successful**You are:* An innovative researcher* An experienced data analyst* A strong collaborator* A strong project manager* A skilled writer and confident presenter**Required Qualifications*** Master’s degree in a social science discipline with quantitative and qualitative research training* Experience analyzing survey data* 3+ years of primary research experience, including statistical modeling* Strong business acumen* Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality* Proficiency with statistical analysis software; Stata is preferred* Willingness to travel to research sites as needed**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience with advanced statistical methods, including: + Predictive modeling + Unsupervised learning + Decision trees + Random forests**Benefits and Perks*** Competitive compensation* Medical, dental, and vision insurance* 401(k) with company match up to 10.5%* Holiday and birthday bonuses* On-site gym and personal training* On-site cafeteria* Tuition reimbursement* Dependent scholarships* Additional employee perks and benefits**Why Join O.C. Tanner?**O.C. Tanner is recognized for creating meaningful workplace experiences and fostering a culture that values appreciation, collaboration, and innovation. As a Researcher, you will contribute to impactful research that informs product development and shapes employee experience strategies for organizations around the world.