Chief Economist

Our mission is to help people everywhere find a job and company they love. We’re transforming the workplace experience through the power of transparency. As the worldwide leader in employer branding and insights, our vision is for a world where transparency empowers the workforce and motivates companies to become better employers.

Please note this role is open to remote hiring. Our main office locations are in San Francisco, CA, Chicago, IL and Uniontown, OH.

The Chief Economist is responsible for leading our high-profile Economic Research team (glassdoor.com/research), which is our company's public-facing think tank. The team develops insights, original research, and commentary about the labor market and trends facing employers by applying rigorous data science methods to our database of millions of user-generated employer reviews, salaries, and more. Glassdoor Economic Research is a high-impact team with research and data cited by academia, media, corporate leaders and policymakers. Compensation: $230,000 - $344,000

You can learn more about our compensation philosophy here and see salary ranges for all Glassdoor jobs here. What You'll Do:

• Develop the strategic roadmap and research agenda for the U.S. and EMEA based teams, in conjunction with our Corporate Communications team.

• Conduct your own research on hiring, pay, workplace culture, and other topics related to Glassdoor’s business, and publicize your work in blog posts as well as broadcast, print, and social media, working closely with our outstanding PR/Communications team.

• Act as the public-facing spokesperson for Glassdoor and our data to media, policymakers, business leaders and other external audiences.

• Provide regular commentary on the economy, including monthly BLS jobs reports, weekly unemployment claims, and other high-profile data releases.

• Serve as our main liaison with other organizations and government agencies to evaluate and pursue mutually beneficial collaborations on data and research.

• Lead research projects with some combination of econometric / data science analysis, data exploration, data visualization, and insightful and clear writing.

• Deliver impactful keynote speeches to employers, media, and internal audiences about the future of work, hiring trends, and insights from Glassdoor data about pay, benefits, employee culture and more.

What You'll Bring:

• A strong desire and ability to add to our culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion

• A graduate degree in economics, public policy, or other highly quantitative field. Ph.D. preferred.

• Proven track record with statistical and economic analysis. Experience in Labor Economics is ideal, but not required.

• Knowledge of econometrics and multivariate statistics and proven research ability applying these skills.

• Experience with Python, R or similar coding language required (e.g., Stata).

• Experience with data access and manipulation tools such as SQL and Hive.

• Proven record of clear and effective public speaking, including on-camera media interviews.

• Experience leading and mentoring a small team, developing long-term team plan and roadmaps

• Experience preparing working papers and crafting public-policy style reports.

• Experience working with journalists, trade groups, think tanks, regulatory and legislative bodies is a plus.

• Must want to be in the limelight — this is a high-profile position, not just a typical individual-contributor research economist role.

Why Glassdoor?

• 100% company paid medical/dental/vision/life coverage, with 80% dependent coverage.

• Equity Incentives in our parent company's ADR (Recruit Holdings, Stock ID: 6098T).

• Annual 10% bonus aligning with bi-annual performance reviews.

• 401(k) Plan with a Company Match to prepare for your future.

• Generous paid holidays and open paid time off.

Our Commitments

• Transparency: We are open and honest. We share information – the good and the bad – so we can continuously learn, collaborate and make the right decisions. Pay bands, our compensation philosophy, and employee feedback survey responses are shared publicly.

• Innovation: We actively pursue new and different ways to further Glassdoor’s mission. We forge our own path by challenging the status quo. The ultimate goal is not just to change how we operate at Glassdoor, but for every employer to follow our lead!

• Good People: We work together with integrity, respect and compassion for one another. We have fun together. We are inclusive, fair and humble while remaining confident. We do the right thing, period.

• GRIT: We are resilient, inventive and fearless. We see challenges as opportunities. With passion and courage, we come together to get the job done.

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are dedicated to building a company that is more diverse and representative of society at large. Glassdoor externally publishes our Diversity & Inclusion report and information about our employee population to hold ourselves accountable to our dedication. We also provide programs and resources to build a greater sense of belonging for our employees.

The ultimate goal is not just to change how we operate at Glassdoor, but for every employer to follow our lead!

Glassdoor is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. Glassdoor is an equal opportunity employer; committed to creating a community of inclusion, and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Location

San Francisco, California, United States