The Senior Research Analyst is part of a team that creates and delivers client-driven, project-based, practical research and advisory services to help HR leaders drive measurable results in their organizations.

Position Purpose The Learning Solutions Senior Research Analyst is part of a team that creates and delivers client-driven, behavioral-based, practical research and learning content to help HR professionals & people leaders grow and develop in their careers.

As a Senior Research Analyst, You Will Participate in the development of structured research projects throughout the year leveraging our best practice research processes and methodologies. These research projects, called blueprints, are “Do It Yourself” guides on specific types of client projects that outline a step-by-step process for completing the project.

• Conduct primary and secondary research to identify best practices in a subject area, develop frameworks around unstructured topics, and create/integrate memorable insights into practical research blueprints.
• Participate in ongoing peer review to give and receive constructive feedback to continuously improve the quality of research projects, including coaching to more junior analysts.
• Advise clients on how best to apply McLean & Company’s practical research solutions in the context of their specific organizational environment and help solve their problems through advisory calls.
• 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.
• Creates and delivers webinars to communicate research to clients and prospective clients and support Marketing efforts.
• Participate in critical sales calls to assist the sales staff in pitching the McLean & Company value proposition and in matching our content to the needs of the client.

Please Note: We are open to remote candidates located in Canada who are willing to work business hours in the Eastern time zone. Key Selection Criteria Essential Skills/Education

• Proven interpersonal and collaboration skills, with strong teamwork orientation.
• Strong presentation skills, with the desire and ability to develop strong facilitation skills.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex topics in a clear and concise manner.
• Comfortable in speaking with clients and other experts in an investigative capacity.
• Structured, logical thinking processes and problem-solving skills.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, with the ability to develop insights.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while working independently and as a part of a team.
• Intellectually curious about the effect of HR on the business landscape, with a passion for continuous learning.
• Proven ability to recognize opportunities and find new and better ways to do things.
• Strong PowerPoint, Word, and Excel skills, as you will be working in these daily.
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, flexible, rapidly changing work environment.
• University degree or equivalent, preferably in Business, Psychology, or Human Resources.
• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources, with depth of knowledge in at least 1 of McLean & Company’s HR Taxonomy areas.
• Experience in the facilitation of workshop or training sessions.
• Strong track record of academic achievement.

Desirable

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

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/Veteran and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants. To that end, upon request, ITRG will ensure, to the extent possible, that accommodation be made available to applicants throughout the recruitment and hiring process.