Researcher People Analytics
The D. E. Shaw Group
Job Description
OVERVIEW:
The D. E. Shaw group seeks a people analytics professional to join its Human Capital Analytics and Products (HCAP) team as a research associate. Members of HCAP are curators of employee data and leverage it to help answer strategic and operational talent questions for leaders across the business. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a collegial, collaborative, and engaging working environment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:
- Use inferential statistics and social science research methods to conduct internal studies for business leaders, enabling them to make data-informed decisions about their people.
- Run analyses with people data, write reports that weave insights together into a compelling narrative, and develop visualizations for an executive audience.
- Work on a range of people analytics projects related to recruiting and talent assessment, development, management, and retention.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- A bachelor’s degree or higher and at least three years of relevant work experience analyzing data in a business setting are required.
- Proficiency managing and analyzing data using scripting languages such as Python or R. Advanced, knowledge of Excel, and intermediate SQL skills are preferred.
- A demonstrated foundation in statistics is required, with a preference for experience in social science research methods.
- A willingness to dive into details, collaborate effectively, and drive projects to completion is crucial, as is the ability to exercise discretion with confidential information.
- Interest in generative AI and a desire to use it to improve and reimagine tools, workflows, and deliverables.
- People analytics experience is preferred but not required.
- The expected annual base salary for this position is $150,000 to $200,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.
Please note that this post is not an application. Please navigate to our website to apply: https://www.deshaw.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/DigitalAnalyticsAssoc/ResPplAntJul25
The D. E. Shaw group is an equal opportunity employer.
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Job Location
New York City
Additional Job Details
Employment Type:
Full Time
Salary range:
$150,000 – $200,000
Full Time
Salary range:
$150,000 – $200,000