Researcher

We are seeking a talented and analytically minded Specialist-Research & Market Intelligence to support our talent sourcing, recruitment strategy, and talent marketplace initiatives. This role focuses on market intelligence, competitive analysis, candidate behavior research, and talent ecosystem dynamics that inform our recruitment strategy, platform positioning, and talent marketplace expansion. You'll combine quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to deliver actionable insights that drive hiring effectiveness, candidate quality, and marketplace growth across geographies and verticals.Primary ResponsibilitiesTalent Marketplace & Recruitment Technology Competitive AnalysisConduct competitive landscape analysis of talent sourcing platforms.Track and analyze pricing models, feature releases, and market positioning of competing talent marketplacesResearch emerging talent marketplace players, funding rounds, M&A activity, and market consolidation patternsIdentify white spaces in the talent marketplace ecosystem (underserved geographies, verticals, candidate segments)Recruitment Strategy & Talent Sourcing ResearchResearch and document emerging trends in talent sourcing strategies across industries and geographiesStudy talent acquisition best practices, hiring funnel optimization, and recruitment process automationMonitor employer branding strategies, EVP (Employer Value Proposition) positioning, and talent attraction trendsResearch skills gap analysis, high-demand talent segments, and emerging skill requirementsCandidate Behavior & Demographic ResearchAnalyze candidate preferences, job search behaviors, and platform engagement patternsResearch demographic shifts in job seeking (age cohorts, geographic origins, education backgrounds)Research underrepresented talent pools and barriers to entry for diverse candidate segmentsTrack candidate sentiment and satisfaction with recruitment experiences through surveys and social listeningTalent Marketplace Performance AnalyticsAnalyze marketplace metrics: candidate registrations, profile completion rates, employer adoption, placement ratesResearch talent pool quality, matching effectiveness, and placement success rates by geography and industryCreate dashboards and KPIs tracking marketplace health, growth, and user engagementConduct funnel analysis: sourcing → engagement → application → hire → retentionBenchmark our marketplace performance against competitors and industry standardsIdentify drop-off points and optimization opportunities in recruitment workflowsData Collection & AnalysisDesign and deploy surveys to candidates, employers, university partners, and recruitment professionalsExtract and analyze large datasets from talent marketplace platforms, ATS systems, and industry databasesCreate visualizations and infographics presenting talent market insights and recruitment trendsUse tools like Excel, Python, SQL for data manipulation and statistical analysisResearch Deliverables & Strategic InsightsAuthor talent marketplace research reports, market sizing studies, and competitive analysesPrepare executive summaries and board-ready presentations on talent acquisition trendsDevelop research briefs for product, marketing, and partnership teamsCreate quarterly/annual talent market reports by geography, industry vertical, and skill categoryContribute to thought leadership: industry publications, webinars, conference presentationsProvide recommendations for marketplace feature priorities and expansion opportunitiesOngoing Talent Market MonitoringMonitor talent marketplace industry publications, recruitment technology blogs, and HR research platformsSubscribe to talent acquisition intelligence servicesBuild and maintain centralized talent market knowledge base with competitive intelligenceFlag emerging opportunities and market threats for leadership reviewTrack emerging talent marketplace players, new geographies, and expanding use cases