Human Data Operations Partner, Research

 

 Prolific

Prolific is not just another player in the AI space – we are the architects of the human data infrastructure that's reshaping the landscape of AI development. In a world where foundational AI technologies are increasingly commoditized, it's the quality and diversity of human-generated data that truly differentiates prodcts and models.

 

The role

As a Human Data Operations Partner (Research), you will own the operational success of complex and high-value research customer projects, while also helping shape the long-term capability of Prolific’s Research participant supply.

This role combines hands-on delivery with strategic development. You will lead bespoke and technically demanding research engagements - spanning academic studies, product testing, user interviews, and B2B/B2C market research - ensuring feasibility, quality, and execution excellence.Alongside customer ownership, you will identify structural gaps and growth opportunities in our Research supply (i.e. niche professional segments, international expansion) and partner cross-functionally to build scalable solutions. Success in this role means improving time-to-data, fill rates, and customer outcomes - while strengthening the long-term foundations of Prolific’s Research vertical.

 

What you’ll be doing in the role 

• Serve as a key resource for client-specific Research customer teams, acting as the primary point of contact for participant-related operations.
• Support bespoke client projects by managing participant acquisition, onboarding, verification, and activation processes to meet deliverables.
• Partner with the Head of Human Data Operations to address gaps in participant supply, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and quality standards.
• Develop detailed project plans, workflows, and enablement materials to support efficient delivery.
• Maintain Prolific’s participant pools as high-quality, diverse, and optimised to meet customer demands.
• Continuously optimise participant onboarding and activation funnels to enhance retention and task performance.
• Monitor participant engagement and quality metrics, using insights to drive improvements.
• Contribute to upskilling programmes and certification processes for participants involved in complex Research tasks.
• Work closely with product, data, science, and customer success teams to align operational priorities with strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with product managers to transform manual processes into scalable, technology-driven solutions.
• Act as a conduit between delivery teams and operational functions to ensure seamless project execution.
• Document and communicate operational changes to stakeholders across the business, ensuring smooth adoption.
• Develop playbooks and documentation that turn reactive customer requests into repeatable operational capabilities.
• Contribute to roadmap discussions related to Research supply strategy and long-term vertical growth.

 

What you’ll bring to the role

• Experience in operations, ideally in marketplace or platform environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management skills, with attention to detail and operational execution.
• Experience in implementing and optimising processes to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Proficiency in operational tools and systems such as Metabase, Zapier, Asana, and HubSpot.
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills, with a track record of stakeholder enablement.
• Confidence with data analysis and operational metrics to support decision-making and continuous improvement
• Familiarity with human data operations, product or data operations, participant recruitment, or managing global crowdsourcing/gig-economy platforms.
• Experience supporting AI/ML lifecycle projects, such as data labelling, annotation, or domain-specific task curation.

 

Why Prolific is a great place to work

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