{"id":1138040,"url":"https://alion.io/job/prolific-senior-human-data-operations-partner-research","title":"Senior Human Data Operations Partner, Research","company":{"id":30,"name":"Prolific","domain":"prolific.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/prolific","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":true,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":73,"open_postings":8,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.875,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":64,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"stated_countries","hiring_geo_confidence":"inferred","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":["US","GB"],"hiring_countries_total":2,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":49000,"max_usd":103000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_cell","sample_n":25},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Asana","optional":false},{"name":"Metabase","optional":false},{"name":"Zapier","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T09:00:12Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T19:07:51Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Senior Human Data Operations Partner, Research\n Prolific\nProlific is not just another player in the AI space - we are the architects of the human data infrastructure that's reshaping the landscape of AI development. In a world where foundational AI technologies are increasingly commoditized, it's the quality and diversity of human-generated data that truly differentiates prodcts and models.\nThe role\nAs a Senior Human Data Operations Partner (Research), you will own the operational success of complex and high-value research customer projects, while also helping shape the long-term capability of Prolific’s Research participant supply.\nThis role combines hands-on delivery with strategic development. You will lead bespoke and technically demanding research engagements - spanning academic studies, product testing, user interviews, and B2B/B2C market research - ensuring feasibility, quality, and execution excellence.Alongside customer ownership, you will identify structural gaps and growth opportunities in our Research supply (i.e. niche professional segments, international expansion) and partner cross-functionally to build scalable solutions. Success in this role means improving time-to-data, fill rates, and customer outcomes - while strengthening the long-term foundations of Prolific’s Research vertical.\nWhat you’ll be doing in the role \nServe as a key resource for client-specific Research customer teams, acting as the primary point of contact for participant-related operations.\nSupport bespoke client projects by managing participant acquisition, onboarding, verification, and activation processes to meet deliverables.\nPartner with the Head of Human Data Operations to address gaps in participant supply, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and quality standards.\nDevelop detailed project plans, workflows, and enablement materials to support efficient delivery.\nMaintain Prolific’s participant pools as high-quality, diverse, and optimised to meet customer demands.\nContinuously optimise participant onboarding and activation funnels to enhance retention and task performance.\nMonitor participant engagement and quality metrics, using insights to drive improvements.\nContribute to upskilling programmes and certification processes for participants involved in complex Research tasks.\nWork closely with product, data, science, and customer success teams to align operational priorities with strategic objectives.\nCollaborate with product managers to transform manual processes into scalable, technology-driven solutions.\nAct as a conduit between delivery teams and operational functions to ensure seamless project execution.\nDocument and communicate operational changes to stakeholders across the business, ensuring smooth adoption.\nDevelop playbooks and documentation that turn reactive customer requests into repeatable operational capabilities.\nContribute to roadmap discussions related to Research supply strategy and long-term vertical growth.\nWhat you’ll bring to the role\nExperience in operations, ideally in marketplace or platform environments.\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\nStrong project management skills, with attention to detail and operational execution.\nExperience in implementing and optimising processes to improve efficiency and scalability.\nProficiency in operational tools and systems such as Metabase, Zapier, Asana, and HubSpot.\nExceptional communication and documentation skills, with a track record of stakeholder enablement.\nConfidence with data analysis and operational metrics to support decision-making and continuous improvement\nFamiliarity with human data operations, product or data operations, participant recruitment, or managing global crowdsourcing/gig-economy platforms.\nExperience supporting AI/ML lifecycle projects, such as data labelling, annotation, or domain-specific task curation.\nUnderstanding of Prolific’s platform and its role in delivering high-quality human data for AI research.\nWhy Prolific is a great place to work\nWe've built a unique platform that connects researchers and companies with a global pool of participants, enabling the collection of high-quality, ethically sourced human behavioral data and feedback. This data is the cornerstone of developing more accurate, nuanced, and aligned AI systems.\nWe believe that the next leap in AI capabilities won't come solely from scaling existing models but from integrating diverse human perspectives and behaviors into AI development. By providing this crucial human data infrastructure, Prolific is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of AI innovation-one that reflects the breath and the best of humanity.\nWorking for us will place you at the forefront of AI innovation, providing access to our unique human data platform and opportunities for groundbreaking research. Join us to enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and remote working within our impactful, mission-driven culture.\nLinks to more information on Prolific\nBenefits \nExternal Handbook \nWebsite \nYouTube \nPrivacy Statement\nBy submitting your application, you agree that Prolific may collect your personal data for recruiting and global organization planning. 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