Research Analyst, HR Research & Advisory Services

Research Analyst, HR Research & Advisory Services

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McLean & Company is the fastest growing advisory firm in the world. We’re looking for a Research Analyst to help us achieve our vision of helping leaders shape a workplace where everyone thrives. As a Research Analyst, you’ll work as part of a collaborative team to develop research‑informed guides, tools, and templates to help HR clients complete key projects such as designing a wellbeing program.

You’ll also receive and give constructive feedback to other project teams, continuously improving the quality of our research. We place a big focus on learning from each other!

Why McLean & Company? McLean is a place where your voice will be heard – a place where you will see the impact of your work with our 30,000+ members. It is a place of community and collaboration, where you’ll work with diverse individuals and celebrate success. We encourage growth and stretch.

• Participate in development of structured research projects throughout the year leveraging our best practice research processes and methodologies.
• Conduct primary and secondary research to identify best practices in a subject area, develop frameworks around unstructured topics, and integrate memorable insights into practical research blueprints.
• Participate in ongoing peer review to give and receive constructive feedback to continuously improve quality of research projects.
• Partner with more experienced analysts to advise clients on applying McLean & Company’s research solutions in their specific organizational environment and solve problems through advisory calls and research requests.
• Contribute to a research agenda that meets the needs of members by developing a deep understanding of what McLean & Company members require to be successful HR professionals.
• Participate in paid workshops for clients who require more assistance implementing our research.
• Participate in critical sales calls to assist sales staff in pitching our value proposition and matching content to client needs.

• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Proven interpersonal and collaboration skills, with strong teamwork orientation.
• Good presentation skills and desire to develop facilitation abilities.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills, with ability to convey complex topics clearly.
• Comfortable speaking with clients and experts in an investigative capacity.
• Structured, logical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Intellectually curious with passion for continuous learning.
• Ability to recognize opportunities and innovate.
• Strong PowerPoint, Word, and Excel skills.
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, flexible, rapidly changing work environment.
• University degree or equivalent, preferably in Business, Psychology, or Human Resources.
• Dean’s List candidate with proven track record of success.
• Accomplishments that demonstrate drive and ambition.

• A specialized degree or diploma in Business, Psychology, Human Resources or Adult Education.
• CHRL or similar HR professional designation in progress.
• Experience and familiarity with formal research methods.
• Experience facilitating workshops or training sessions.

Entry level

Full‑time

Human Resources

McLean & Company, a division of Info‑Tech Research Group of companies, is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic including minority, female, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants. Upon request, we will ensure, to the extent possible, that accommodations are made available throughout the recruitment and hiring process.