UX Researcher, New University Graduate
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At Workday, we help the world’s largest organizations adapt to what’s next by bringing finance, HR, and planning into a single enterprise cloud. We work hard, and we’re serious about what we do. But we like to have fun, too. We put people first, celebrate diversity, drive innovation, and do good in the communities where we live and work.
About the Team
We are a diverse and dynamic research organization, responsible for applying research insights to influence design, product, and strategic business decisions. We’re passionate about crafting an outstanding research organization at Workday, known for delivering high quality, timely insights that enable Workday to deliver solutions that help thousands of employees around the world.
About the Role
As a UX Researcher you will work closely with your design and product partners to ensure that user insights are used throughout the design process. You will be responsible for running usability tests and conducting related user research studies to ensure our solutions are easy to use.
We are looking for researchers who have a good working knowledge of several research methodologies including usability testing, card sorting, in depth interviewing, and more. Our ideal candidate should have experience using one or more core UX research methodology with the ability to complete all aspects of individual studies with little or no supervision. A growth mindset is critical to success.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Identify key research questions and objectives for a single product area.
- Design and complete research studies using appropriate research methods for the project, timelines, and business needs.
- Analyze data and findings and create reports to share insights that influence design and product development improvements.
- Socialize, collaborate, and present research work and findings to design and product partners.
About You
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in anthropology, sociology, psychology, human-computer interaction (or other related field).
- Foundational understanding of a variety of research methods.
- Applied experience with at least one research method.
Other Qualifications:
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment.
- Excellent oral, and written, communication skills.
- Self-motivated, and able to creatively solve and present good solutions to problems.
Generation Workday Program:
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