Here is a good position for someone with at least 5 years out with an M.S. IO.
Tom Mitchell, Ph.D.
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Subject: Hiring! Senior Principal Researcher, Human Capital
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Please join our great team!
POSITION SUMMARY
Develops, conducts and communicates research as part of the Human Capital program with particular focus on
Human Capital Analytics or Strategic Human Resources. As a thought leader, incumbent engages deeply with users and peers in the research field to strengthen the track record and reputation of The Conference Board in his/her area expertise. The position
requires strong grounding in research techniques and practice, and a record of publication in human capital analytics, or the broader HR/workforce issues of particular interest to the CHRO. A practitioner background is highly desired. The position requires
demonstrated track record of publications in both academic as well as non-academic outlets. Substantive experience to present research findings to business and public audiences is required. The principal researcher works independently as well as in close cooperation
with other research staff. He/she works with Program Directors of delivery channels (e.g., conferences, councils and centers), Center and Institute leaders (and their Advisory Boards) to determine subject matter and research content of deliverables so that
The Conference Board continues to be a reliable source of timely and relevant information in Human Capital. Serves as TCB specialist & spokesperson in the area of expertise. Is comfortable disseminating research findings with executives at member companies
as well as the public in briefings, small group and conferences settings as well as webcasts. Works closely with, and as part of the team, to add value and research depth to member offerings, as well as support activities to obtain additional funding for parts
of the research program. The position will be filled either a Senior Researcher or a Principal Researcher dependant upon the successful candidate’s experience, expertise and record of publication.
PRINCIPAL DIRECT ACTIVITIES
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
1. Serves as a leading authority in the profession, responsible for research stream in human resources area of human capital, both authoring own research as
well as supporting research of others, serving as TCB spokesperson on specified field/topic area and related offerings.
a. Provides innovation, thought leadership, and entrepreneurship for research agenda and offerings in specified field/topic area and Human Capital area overall.
b. Works collaboratively with global colleagues at The Conference Board, business executives, and academic researchers across the full scope of research responsibilities
from designing data collection instruments in collaborative workgroup to shaping and growing the global breadth and scope of research in specified field/topic area and Human Capital area overall.
c. Successfully executes and/or manages multiple research projects with tight deadlines to completion.
d. Keeps current in subject matter specialty, research methodologies and available information dissemination techniques, so as to be recognized as a research
expert in the specified field/topic area.
e. Serves as expert advisor for The Conference Board presence on specified field/topic area, and works with high-level experts to increase The Conference Board’s
impact in the broad area of specified field/topic area through expanded research projects, services, offerings, and executive involvement.
f. Under the direction of Vice President, Human Capital Research, seeks and obtains underwriting support for The Conference Board research projects as appropriate.
g. Shows leadership through providing guidance and assistance to TCB colleagues in the resolution of research problems, and interacting collaboratively with
business executives and academic researchers. Supports overall Human Capital program.
2. Serves as lead for The Conference Board presence on specified field/topic area and works with high-level experts to increase The Conference Board’s impact
in the broad area of specified field/topic area through expanded research projects, services, offerings, communications, and executive involvement. Provides information and high-level briefings to members, policy makers, the press, and general public in specified
fields/topic areas as a result of direct contact or requests from TCB Program or Research Directors, as appropriate.
3. Other duties as assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Within the broad areas summarized above, is responsible for timely, high-quality completion of projects and programs in accordance with Conference Board standards
and procedures and based on annual objectives. Serves on Conference Board committees and teams engaged in process improvement as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
PhD or at least 5 years of post-MSc/MBA academic research experience in business, psychology, human resources, analytics or talent management or related field
with 7-10 years directly related work experience (e.g., HR practitioner, business researcher, etc.). Expertise in specified field/topic area – e.g., Human Capital analytics, diversity & inclusion, general
HR programs, leadership development, talent, employee engagement, workforce demographics, and/or organization effectiveness. In addition, the person should be familiar with the corporate environment and have well developed communication and networking
skills.
About The Conference Board
Founded in 1916, The Conference Board
is the member-driven think tank that delivers trusted insights for what’s ahead. Our agenda is simple: to help leaders navigate the biggest issues facing business and better serve society. We believe in innovative approaches that make you think- and
act- differently. And everything we do reflects the input of our members and their real-world challenges.
We do this by delivering business insights. We connect senior executives across industries and geographies to share ideas, and our experts create fact-based research and consensus-driven
policy statements to help leaders address their most important business issues.
Because we are independent, non-partisan, and non-profit our work is trusted. If you learned it at The Conference Board you can count on it.
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Amy Lui Abel, PhD
New York University
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