Our client, a leading organization in the technology and product development sector, is seeking a User Research Specialist to join their dynamic team. As a User Research Specialist, you will be part of the User Experience department supporting product teams dedicated to creating innovative and user-centric products. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, analytical thinking, and a passion for understanding user needs, which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** User Research Specialist **Location:** Irvine, CA **Contract Length** : ongoing **Pay Rate:** $42 **What's the Job?** + Design and execute qualitative and quantitative user research studies to gather insights on product usability and user experience. + Translate research data into actionable recommendations to inform product development and enhancements. + Engage with product teams and stakeholders to identify critical research questions and ensure alignment with project goals. + Build strong relationships with stakeholders through effective communication and presentation of research findings. + Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring timely and high-quality outputs for fast-paced project cycles. **What's Needed?** + BA/BS in Psychology, HCI/HFE, HCDE, or a related field; an MA/MS or PhD is strongly preferred. + Must be an avid gamer - prior professional gaming research experience is highly preferred + Experience designing and conducting user research, including interviews, surveys, usability testing, and focus groups. + Knowledge of research methodologies, data analysis, and reporting techniques. + Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to persuasively present findings to diverse audiences. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work on impactful projects that influence product design and user experience. + Collaborative work environment with dedicated professionals committed to innovation. + Engagement in a role that values your insights and expertise in user research. + Potential for ongoing contract renewal based on project needs and performance. + Competitive hourly pay rate aligned with your skills and experience. **Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:** + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans + Dental Plan + Vision Plan + Health Savings Account + Health Flexible Spending Account + Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account + Supplemental Life Insurance + Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance + Business Travel Insurance + 401(k), Plus Match + Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _– creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent._ ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.