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As payroll research professional, you will partner with Hackett’s payroll advisors, clients, and global stakeholders across industries to understand key trends, issues, and challenges related to establishing world-class performance. You will be a member of The Hackett Group’s research team, which covers G&A functions (finance, HR, AI, and procurement), GBS, and end-to-end process programs (A2R, C2C, P2P, and payroll). You will work closely with advisors in the functional applied intelligence practice and your colleagues on the research team.\nResponsibilities:\nDevelop fresh perspectives on critical business and technology issues affecting payroll processes, including the impact of emerging technologies like generative AI and agentic AI.\nContribute to the advancement and quality of payroll research and thought leadership initiatives.\nLead and support the creation of payroll research agenda and deliverables including quantitative studies, benchmark data analysis, in-depth research reports, case studies, newsletters, thought leadership articles, and client presentations.\nShape and execute quantitative and qualitative payroll research projects.\nEdit, analyze, and synthesize data.\nReview and critique drafts to meet quality standards.\nAssist in the development and lifecycle of payroll research reports.\nCollaborate with internal eminence producers to align campaign-related efforts and cultivate relationships with interested practitioners.\nDevelop payroll research solutions, frameworks, and methods to address specific project needs.\nIdentify payroll trends by tracking news articles, vendor announcements, and analyzing investment and market data.\nDeliver content for internal and external use in social channels, live and via webcasts, podcasts, and more.\nOversee incoming payroll client inquiries and share topical insights broadly.\nQualifications:\n10+ years of experience in business research, analysis, advisory or strategy consulting roles.\nIn-depth understanding of the following payroll sub processes such as payroll administration, time and attendance, and leave administration.\nMaster’s Degree (MBA).\nKnowledge of advanced technologies and business trends.\nPassion for creating high-quality content and transforming payroll process program within an enterprise through compelling thought leadership and research.\nExposure to the impact of technology (e.g., cloud, AI, analytics) on payroll within enterprises.\nStrong writing skills with the ability to convey complex research ideas in a compelling and accessible manner.\nProven record of delivering research/consulting services in payroll function to Fortune 2000 clients.\nCapability to develop new frameworks and models across a broad array of payroll topics.\nExceptional oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.\nProficiency with MS Office products, especially Excel and PowerPoint.\nSkills:\nExperience in primary research methods such as surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions.\nAbility to perform rigorous secondary research.\nCuriosity and experience using generative AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, and others.\nExperience in using survey design and statistical tools such as Qualtrics, SAS, and SPSS.\nUnderstanding and exposure to visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau.\nBroad understanding of social media platforms (e.g., X, LinkedIn, YouTube).\nEffective interpersonal and communication skills.\nProject management skills for complex research assignments.\nSelf-driven and motivated; 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