Senior People Scientist

The People Science & Analytics team at Roblox supports our People, Places, & Systems group in optimizing the talent lifecycle, encompassing talent identification, data-driven competency development, and the scientific management of learning, development, and well-being throughout their tenure with our company.

The team works to deliver a wide range of insights and solutions for Roblox, from developing industry-leading hiring assessments and conducting job analysis to performing both quantitative and qualitative workforce research, as well as architecting data analytics systems and tools.

Reporting to the People Scientist Manager, People Science and Analytics, in this role you will join an extraordinary group of people, learning, and data scientists who are focused on collecting and using qualitative and quantitative data to guide decisions and to design and support Roblox's approach to leadership, people development, and organizational design and culture.

This role is based onsite at our HQ in San Mateo, CA.

You Will:

• Advise the scientific dimensions of projects, working with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, software engineers, game designers, and cross-functional groups to implement sophisticated, science-based, and data-driven solutions addressing a broad spectrum of recruiting and HR challenges.
• Work with partners across the organization to shape team structures and work processes, boosting innovation and operational efficiency through data analysis and evidence-based decision-making.
• Develop and implement strategies to evaluate, and enhance workforce performance, incorporating continuous feedback loops and supporting skill development in the tech industry.
• Develop and implement strategies to evaluate, and improve workforce performance, explicitly linking feedback mechanisms with employee development practices.
• Work with team members to implement strategies for team and process optimization, focusing on organizational change and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the design and development of assessments using test principles to evaluate and enhance talent acquisition and development processes.
• Be responsible for research studies employing modern methods to assess workplace program effectiveness and chip in to the analysis of surveys for insights into employee experiences, engagement, and satisfaction.
• Communicate complex data analyses to internal partners, providing actionable insights to inform company efforts, policies, and decisions.

You Have:

• PhD or equivalent experience in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, or related field.
• 4+ years of post-degree industry experience in applied research, demonstrating a broad expertise in industrial-organizational psychology.
• Expertise across a wide range of industrial-organizational subject areas, with validated experience in their effective application to enhance organizational performance, talent management, and employee development.
• A background in applying psychological principles (e.g., theories, research methods, measurement strategies) to organizational challenges, with a keen interest in continuous learning to improve the organization.
• Curiosity and aim to learn new techniques and tools to improve the organization.
• A passion for using data to help make informed decisions and guide strategy.