EY
Behavioral Science Specialist - Supervising Associate
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Behavioral Scientist – Talent Insights and Analytics
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The Opportunity
The Behavioral Scientist will utilise advanced behavioural science, psychometrics, and quantitative/qualitative research methods to design, analyse, and interpret complex talent and employee experience data.
This role is essential for developing scientifically rigorous insights to inform strategic talent decisions, workforce interventions, and organisational effectiveness initiatives. Deep expertise in organisational research methodology, predictive and prescriptive modelling, and statistical programming is required.
As part of Talent Insights and Analytics, alongside Employee Listening and leadership, this role drives excellence by embedding strong scientific standards, scalable frameworks, and advanced modelling into decision-making.
Essential Responsibilities
Organisations Research Design & Conduct
- Design and lead quantitative organisational research with experimental, quasi-experimental, and longitudinal approaches.
- Analysise complex data sets (surveys, employee listening, experience, and talent data) using SQL, R, and/or Python.
- Apply advanced statistical modelling (regression, multilevel models, machine learning, optimisation techniques) to solve key talent challenges.
Psychometrics & Measurement
- Develop and validate psychometric scales, assess reliability/validity strategies, and conduct invariance testing.
Data Integration & Insights
- Merge diverse data sources for holistic analytics with clear, credible outcomes.
- Translate sophisticated research findings into practical, stakeholder-facing recommendations.
Talent Interventions & Evaluation
- Support design of talent intervention strategies.
- Define success metrics, analytic approaches, and evidence for measurable impact.
Analytical Rigour & Frameworks
- Standardise research and analytics frameworks for scalability.
- Partner with IT/data teams and vendors for seamless data access.
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Emerging Trends
- Monitor advancements in behavioural science, psychometrics, and analytics to enhance competitiveness.
Analytical & Decision-Making Expertise
- Apply statistical/experimental expertise within business constraints.
- Guide modelling therefore techniques, ensuring rigour and practicality.
- Animate cross-functional teams on high-confidence findings.
Supervision & Collaboration
- Lead subject-matter expertise in talent analytics.
- Coach colleagues on methodology, communication, and interpretation.
- Collaborate with multinational teams through evidence-based credibility.
Required Knowledge & Skills
Core Expertise
- PhD (required) in Industrial/Occupational Psychology, Behavioural Science, or relevant quantitative fields (e.g. Organisational Psychology, Statistics).
- Note: Candidates with a Master’s degree plus extensive applied research experience may be considered.
- Advanced expertise in research design, causality, and cross-level modelling.
Psychometric & Technical Proficiency
- Sound knowledge of scale development, validation, test theory.
- Technical global: SQL – R/Python for data manipulation, predictive, and prescriptive analytics (machine learning, NLP, etc.).
Communication & Contextual Understanding
- Strong data storytelling for internal/global audiences.
- Domestic and international collaboration experience.
- Cross-functional diplomacy (HR/Talent/Biz) with enterprise scale.
Flexibility & Leadership
- High tolerance for ambiguity; thrive in innovation-driven environments.
- English language fluency (written/verbal).
Note: Some global regions apply slightly different qualifications/compensation policies than those listed above.
Certification Preference
- Active eligible membership in academic/professional IO/Psych/Analytics communities (not mandatory).
Experience
Essential
- Actionable organisational research in consulting or applied settings.
- Measurable experience with large-scale employee data testing.
- Direct evidence linking data science to tactical/business changes.
- Global team collaboration experience (electronic/hybrid).
- Relationships with data science/engineering teams to effect change.
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Compensation & Benefits
Compensation
North America Annual Base Salary Range (US local laws)
- Other locales: Reference applicable local/regional compensation structure.
- $92,600 – $173,100
- New York Metro/Washington/California: $111,100 – $188,900
Day-to-Day Benefits
- Hybrid workspace model guiding seamless client integration (40-60% in-person).
Combined Total Benefits Package:
- Performance-based salary incentives (potential higher bonuses to recognised contributors).
- Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, and retirement savings* watched after 401k.
- Flexible vacation allowance.
- Global recognition programs/swag for contributions.
- Hybrid vacation policy and support during mental/other personal crises.
- Various leave-of-absences, international assignments.
*EY provides remote-enabled support for English proficiency training.
Cultural Commitment
EY embraces high ethical integrity. Expected behaviours include impeccable discretion, cultural awareness, and leadership by example.
Team Culture
- Driven by expertise, transparency, and alignment across geographies.
- Diverse, inclusive, client-first mentality founded on collaboration.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
EY fosters an inclusive future by removing barriers. Discrimination, bias, and ethical shortfalls will not be tolerated. Accommodations for non-sighted visual applications or alternative interview formats will be provided upon request via exemplified trained advisors.
Application Denomination
Require a strong portfolio and may consider remote interviews: https://www.exampleapplication.url/en/employment/DataScience_Behavioral/posts
EY regrets limitations due to timevarying local legislation but encourages all underrepresented candidates.
Additional Terms
Due to the evolving tech and labour landscape, on-going recruiting will serve: submit once applicants fit into the role.
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