Research Analyst, Future of Work

The application window will be open until at least August 25, 2025. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Human Resources, Psychology) or equivalent practical experience in Research, Organizational Psychology, Behavioral Economics.
• 5 years of experience with analytics programs.
• 5 years of experience turning data sets into narratives with visualizations (e.g., charts, graphs, tables) and presenting to executives.
  
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in a quantitative field (e.g., Psychology, Sociology, Management, Data Science).
• 5 years of experience using quantitative and qualitative investigative strategies to measure the effectiveness of programs, interventions, and efforts for a large organization.
• 5 years of experience collaborating on projects involving multiple teams and managing ongoing client relationships.
• 5 years of experience supporting scaled reporting solutions, including partnering with technical teams to scope requirements.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
  
  

About The Job

At Google, data drives all of our decision-making, and our HR organization is no exception. The People Analytics team acts as an internal innovation lab, using analytical approaches to make sure Google continues to be a great place to work. The team provides critical support to the business around issues of organizational health and is responsible for not just taking the pulse of our Googlers, but harnessing Googler feedback to drive change for the better. As an analyst you'll be detail-oriented and conscientious, analytical and curious. You're a strong problem-solver, who uses both quantitative and qualitative methods to get things done. And on top of it all, you're someone who wonders "What if?" and then seeks out the solution.

As a Research Analyst, you will draw on specific domain expertise (such as economics, social psychology, anthropology), augmenting it with wide-ranging curiosity and a capacity for redefining the practice of research in an AI-powered age.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $117,000-$168,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Monitor the external landscape of existing efforts and track trends.
• Conduct research to fill gaps in current understanding and in emerging issues.
• Develop practical recommendations for business leaders to aid talent development and engaged advantage.
• Test new approaches to research.
• Collaborate across the company and, as appropriate, externally.
  
  
  

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .