Workplace Research Manager

Salesforce

. Generate insights to help REWS evolve and enhance employee and customer experiences across Salesforce offices .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $117,400 - $177,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mixed-methods research to evaluate workplace strategies and enhance employee experiences, leveraging quantitative and qualitative data to inform decision-making. Proficient in translating complex research findings into actionable insights for stakeholders in a corporate real estate context.

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Mixed-Methods ResearchQualitative FieldworkQuantitative Data LiteracyCorporate Real Estate FundamentalsQuestionnaire Design

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Hard Skills

Mixed-Methods StudiesSpatial Metrics InterpretationInferential StatisticsEmployee Feedback SurveysWorkplace Strategy Evaluation

Soft Skills

Project ManagementSynthesis of Disparate InputsAgile Research PlanningStakeholder Communication

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsAutomated WorkflowsSurvey Platforms

Industry Keywords

Human-Environment InteractionsEnvironmental PsychologyPhysical Workplace ExperienceApplied Behavioral ScienceTechnology Sector Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generate insights to help REWS evolve and enhance employee and customer experiences across Salesforce offices
Design and execute end-to-end mixed-methods research
Translate qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insights for global portfolio decisions
Serve as a dedicated research partner and consultant to Workplace Innovation teams and REWS stakeholders
Evaluate workplace pilots across the project lifecycle, from discovery and success metrics through final readouts and recommendations
Own the mixed-methods employee research workstream, delivering baseline, in-flight, and post-pilot insights
Evaluate physical layouts, furniture concepts, workplace programs, and technology
Conduct exploratory discovery initiatives and on-site qualitative fieldwork, including interviews, workshops, intercept interviews, guided walk-and-talks, and ethnographic research
Integrate spatial telemetry, occupancy patterns, room utilization metrics, employee research findings, and survey sentiment
Co-develop clear recommendations for stakeholders
Identify and integrate AI tools and automated workflows across the research lifecycle
Stay current with workplace trends to inform research roadmaps

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of applied research experience focusing on human-environment interactions, workplace strategy, environmental psychology, physical workplace experience, applied behavioral science, corporate real estate, or a related field with a strong mixed-methods research foundation
Demonstrated experience designing and conducting mixed-methods studies to evaluate physical spaces, furniture, and workplace layouts
Ability to assess the impact of workplace changes on employee sentiment and behavior across pre- and post-occupancy phases
Hands-on experience conducting qualitative fieldwork using varied research methods
Strong quantitative data literacy to interpret spatial metrics and numerical data alongside employee sentiment and qualitative feedback
Ability to translate ambiguous business or workplace challenges into focused, agile research plans
Ability to manage multiple concurrent project timelines with flexibility
Ability to synthesize disparate inputs into clear presentations for multidisciplinary partners
Knowledge of questionnaire design best practices and hands-on experience designing and fielding employee feedback and pilot evaluation surveys
Experience using inferential statistics such as significance testing, correlation, or regression
Deep understanding of corporate real estate fundamentals
Experience working within the technology sector or a similarly fast-paced, matrixed enterprise environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Time off programs
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Mental health support
Paid parental leave
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Employee stock purchasing program
Office Flexible (3 days/week) work arrangement
Periodic domestic or international travel for on-site discovery activities or pilot fieldwork
Reasonable accommodations during the application or recruiting process