Human Insights Researcher

Job Summary 
Our client, a Financial Services provider, is seeking a Human Insights Researcher to join their team.  

Contract Details

• Ongoing/Long term contract
• Work Model: 100% Remote
• Location: If local to St. Louis, would like someone onsite 4x a week

Core Responsibilities 

• Identify questions the organization should be asking, not just answer questions that are handed to them
• Bring structure to ambiguous and complex problems
• Develop credible evidence and translate it into meaningful insights
• Build relationships with leaders who recognize the value of the function
• Create demand for Human Insights through the quality and relevance of their work
• Demonstrate tangible examples of how research influenced thinking, decisions, priorities, or strategy
• Establish credibility with executive leadership
• Help the organization understand why Human Insights is a valuable capability and where it can have the greatest impact

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves) 

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Behavioral Science, Market Research, Human Factors, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in Human Insights, Behavioral Research, Consumer Research, Market Research, Social Research, Organizational Research, or a closely related discipline
• Strong experience designing and conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop research approaches from ambiguous or loosely defined business questions
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent interviewing, facilitation, synthesis, and research storytelling skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate research findings to senior and executive-level audiences

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves) 

•  Experience establishing, growing, or championing a Human Insights or research capability within an organization
• Experience working directly with executive leadership
• Experience building internal awareness and adoption of research capabilities
• Experience developing business cases for research investment
• Experience operating in environments where research questions are not clearly defined
• Advanced qualitative research expertise
• Strong quantitative research and analytical capabilities

Key Competencies & Behaviors 

• Human Insights Expertise
• Research Methodology Selection
• Insight Generation
• Strategic Thinking
• Ambiguity Navigation
• Evidence-Based Decision Making
• Executive Communication

Work Environment 

• Work Model: Remote
• Location: St. Louis, MO

Compensation & Benefits 

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $52.00 and $75.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. 
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans 
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 
• 401K offered 

About KellyMitchell 
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. 

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