Senior People Research Scientist
Company: Cash
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 30, 2024
Job Description:
Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the
same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our
foundational teams - People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware,
Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more
- provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work
across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones
and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast
finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new
initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and
we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to
Block.Job DescriptionAs a People Research Scientist at Block, you
will conduct advanced research and modeling to solve strategic HR
challenges and improve the employee experience. You are someone who
excels in research design, statistical analysis, and data
storytelling. Your ability to provide consultative guidance, manage
multiple projects, and adapt to shifting priorities is essential in
driving organizational effectiveness and enhancing employee
engagement.You will:
- Design and execute research studies to understand and improve
employee engagement, retention, and performance, utilizing
predictive modeling techniques to forecast future trends.
- Develop and refine employee surveys, ensuring they are
methodologically sound and aligned with our strategic
objectives.
- Analyze survey data to identify patterns, trends, and insights
that can inform our People strategy.
- Develop and apply network analysis methods to understand the
complex relationships and social structures within the
organization.
- Create and refine psychometric assessments and tools for talent
selection, development, and organizational diagnostics.
- Implement data-driven strategies to enhance our talent
acquisition, development, and retention efforts.
- Present findings and implications of complex predictive and
prescriptive analyses to technical and non-technical stakeholders,
explaining key insights, strategic importance, and trade-offs among
strategic response options.
- Provide timely, accurate, understandable, impactful, and
actionable research insights to executives and senior leaders to
help inform and refine our People strategy.
- Analyze and interpret large datasets using advanced statistical
techniques and data visualization tools.
- Translate research findings into actionable insights and
recommendations for senior leadership, ensuring that the
implications of the data are clear and impactful.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in
people analytics, predictive modeling, network analysis, and
psychometric assessment design.QualificationsYou have:
- Bachelors with 8+ years' experience, Masters with 5+ years'
experience, PhD with 3+ years' experience, or equivalent work
experience in a field emphasizing applied organizational research
and quantitative analysis (e.g., Industrial-Organizational
Psychology, Applied/Behavioral Economics, Organizational Behavior,
Business Management, Public Administration/Policy, Computational
Mathematics, Computer Science).
- 3+ years of combined experience in the following areas:
- Applying statistical tests and modeling techniques (e.g.,
ANOVA, regression, SEM) in industry, government, or consulting
contexts.
- Using large datasets to develop forecasting models/tools.
- Working in HR, recruiting, people strategy/operations, or a
related function.
- 2+ years of experience using quantitative research methods for
assessment, program evaluation, or related areas.
- Expert proficiency in SQL and R or Python for data manipulation
and analysis.
- 3+ years of experience applying advanced statistical methods
(e.g., multilevel modeling, HLM, structural equation modeling,
dimension reduction techniques) to people or organizational
research problems in industry, government, nonprofit, or consulting
contexts.
- 3+ years' experience in developing and administering
organizational surveys, assessments, and diagnostic tools.
- 2+ years' experience in project and program management,
including process development and improvement.
- 5+ years' experience in HR, recruiting, people
strategy/operations, organizational effectiveness/development, or a
related function, preferably within an organization of 5000+
employees.
- People management or mentorship experience is a plus.Additional
InformationBlock takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may
vary depending on your location. U.S locations are categorized into
one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that
geographic area. The successful candidate's starting pay will be
determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications,
work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified
in the future.
Zone A: USD $163,600 - USD $245,400
Zone B: USD $155,400 - USD $233,200
Zone C: USD $147,300 - USD $220,900
Zone D: USD $139,000 - USD $208,600To find a location's zone
designation, please refer to this resource . If a location of
interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for
additional information.Full-time employee benefits include the
following:
- Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Plans including company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1
financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance
- Paid parental and caregiving leave
- Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)
- Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per
calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt
employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt
employees)
- Learning and Development resources
- Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefitsThese
benefits are further detailed in Block's policies. This role is
also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the
terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for
a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a
commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and
policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time,
consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit
plans.We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our
customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live
by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud
equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees
and job applicants consistently, without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status,
pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation,
citizenship, or any other legally protected class.We believe in
being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience,
including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled
applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage
applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter,
who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want
to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is
fair and square? Check out our I+D page .Additionally, we consider
qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our
team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the
requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.We've
noticed a rise in recruiting impersonations across the industry,
where individuals are sending fake job offer emails.Contact from
any of our recruiters or employees will always come from an email
address ending with@block.xyz ,@squareup.com , @tidal.com ,
or@afterpay.com,@clearpay.co.uk .Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global
technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of
Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, we build tools to help
more people access the economy. Square helps sellers run and grow
their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce
solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App,
anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or
Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free,
open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them
succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD is
building an open developer platform to make it easier to access
Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go
through an institution.While there is no specific deadline to apply
for this role, on average, U.S. open roles are posted for 70 days
before being filled by a successful candidate.
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