Research Analyst

The Company You’ll Join: It is our mission to create an exceptional firm that betters the world of work. Through granular candidate insights, in-depth employer benchmarking, continuous market pulses, actionable strategies, and recruiting feedback platforms, the team at Veris Insights is advancing the way companies across North America approach recruiting, employer branding, DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion), and talent management. We work with hundreds of Fortune 1000 organizations to help them solve their hardest talent challenges and it is our aspiration to be nothing less than the single, unequivocal best partner to every one of these leaders in that pursuit.
The Team You'll Join: Veris Insights’ University Recruiting Research Team uses a variety of methodologies to develop timely, nuanced insight into the college to career pathway. We create strategic studies on pressing challenges in the Talent Acquisition space, data dashboards based on original surveys and government data, surveys enhanced with primary source interviews of both candidates and employers, and tactical tools that help translate data into practice. We leverage these insights into current and emerging industry best practices to make the work of recruiting teams more effective, efficient, and equitable.
How You’ll Grow: At Veris Insights, our team of researchers are the foundation upon which we seek to build exceptional careers for exceptional research professionals. Researchers are immersed in all elements of the research process and are regularly challenged to develop their skills in survey implementation, data analysis, and report creation to expand the horizons of the work we do. Through your day-to-day responsibilities as a member of the research team, you will develop:
Data Analysis and Interpretation: We will teach you how to analyze complex datasets, identify trends, and draw meaningful insights. You'll gain hands-on experience with various analytical tools and methodologies, emerging with the confidence to transform data into actionable strategies.
Critical Thinking: Research is about asking the right questions. We'll teach you how to approach problems methodically, assess evidence, and make informed decisions. In your role, you will strengthen your critical and independent thinking skills by analyzing datasets and evaluating strategic recommendations.
Storytelling: Clear communication of research findings is crucial. You'll learn how to craft compelling narratives from data, create impactful presentations, and convey insights effectively to diverse audiences, from recruiters to senior executives.
Project Management: Research often involves juggling multiple projects simultaneously. We will help you develop project management skills, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
Subject Matter Expertise: Understanding the landscape you are researching is vital. Through hands-on projects, case studies, and mentorship, you'll build knowledge of the University Recruiting and Talent Acquisition space as well as industry-specific insights that will enhance your ability to produce relevant and impactful research.
Your Character:
Intellectually incisive:  You can develop clear, useful insights from both qualitative and quantitative data and clearly communicate those insights to others.
Obsessed with the details:  You understand the importance of producing work of exceptional quality that is precise, correct, and error-free.
Opportunity-driven:  You are excited and motivated by the opportunities presented by a growing firm that - because we are writing our own playbook - expects every team member to show initiative and leadership in our continuous improvement.
Dedicated to service:  At Veris Insights, we all care about one another and about our members. You embrace a culture centered around service as we pursue our always-exciting, always-challenging mission of helping to serve industry leaders in their hardest work.

Key Responsibilities: Survey Administration

• Partner with research study leaders to design survey instruments that take into consideration client needs, existing research trends, and insights from in-depth interviews with students or candidates about their recruiting experiences
• Program surveys in Qualtrics using appropriate survey logic
• Field survey and tracking response to ensure sufficient sample size and quotas are met
• Help maintain a survey panel used to distribute our monthly surveys

Key Responsibilities: Data Interpretation & Visualization

• Analyze raw quantitative and open-ended qualitative data to support creating actionable insights for narrative-driven reports
• Develop original insights from Veris Insights data sets
• Conduct secondary source research and literature reviews to provide context and supplement primary research findings
• Produce client-ready research deliverables, including data visualization and insight reporting

Key Responsibilities: Serve Veris Insights Membership

• Develop a nuanced understanding of Veris Insights' library of research work, and leverage that knowledge in the development of high-value deliverables
• Gain familiarity with current trends and core challenges in University Recruiting
• Deliver finished research products against firm deadlines with uncompromising quality

The Requirements:

• Strong Microsoft Office skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with survey data
• Proficient in business writing
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing requests
• A growth mindset focused on self-driven, continual learning

The Nice-to-Haves:

• Educational or experiential background in social science (psychology, economics, sociology, etc.) or a relevant business field (marketing, human resources/talent acquisition, communications)
• Ability to tell a story with data
• Experience with statistical software packages (e.g., SAS, SPSS, etc.)
• Familiarity with a programming language (e.g., R, Python)
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau, Toucan Toco, DisplayR, R, Shiny)
• Familiarity working with databases (FRED, BLS, IPEDS, NCES)
• Graphic design skills and familiarity with Photoshop, Canva, InDesign, Illustrator

The Compensation and Benefits Package:

• Annual salary: $60,000-65,000 based on experience
• Fully remote (or optional hybrid opportunity if you live in the DC area!)
• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401K match up to 4% of employee contributions
• Paid parental leave
• Learning and development opportunities
• Monthly mental health days
• $1000 annual employee wellness stipend

Please keep in mind: Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds only apply to jobs when they meet 100% of the requirements vs. their majority counterparts, which apply at a much higher rate if they meet 50-60% of the requirements. So, with that being said, if you are interested in the role, we would love to hear how you can leverage your talents to be an awesome culture add.
Our Values & Culture, In Brief: Talent is in our DNA. It is what we study, who we serve, and the quality we most pride ourselves on internally. In order for our team members to be at their best, we provide individualized benefits and support. At the most basic level, benefits include unlimited PTO, health insurance benefits, and career development opportunities.
We believe a well-rounded and diverse team is the key to our success. To provide the widest range of experiences and perspectives in our member service and internal culture, we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. Please let our recruiter know if there are any accommodations we can provide for you to ensure an equitable and comfortable recruitment process.
We highly value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and this shows up in everything we do. Our research has a significant focus on the experiences of candidates from diverse backgrounds. Internally, we have Employee Resource Groups for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ employees, and Affinity Groups to support women and neurodiversity. Furthermore, we’ve established a Diversity Council to promote a workplace environment that is safe, respectful, and inclusive for all and acts as an active partner to People Ops and Leadership in service of our broader firm-wide DEI goals. Apply