Reseach Analyst - Human Resources

About The Role We are looking for a curious, analytical and detail-oriented HR & Workplace Research Intern (Remote) to support our editorial and research initiatives across the UAE and the wider GCC.

This opportunity is ideal for students pursuing HR, Human Resource Management, Business, Organisational Behaviour or a related discipline , as well as recent graduates interested in understanding the region’s evolving workplace landscape.

Working closely with the StrongYes team, you will research companies, HR leaders, workforce trends, employment policies, leadership movements and emerging workplace developments. You will gain practical experience in business intelligence, editorial research and digital publishing while contributing to a growing workplace intelligence platform.

What You’ll Work On

• Research workplace and HR developments across the UAE and wider GCC.
• Track senior HR and talent leadership appointments, transitions and career movements.
• Research companies, industries, workforce trends and talent markets.
• Support research on Emiratisation, Saudisation and other workforce nationalisation policies.
• Monitor developments in HR technology, AI in HR and the future of work.
• Identify, verify and document information from government portals, company websites, industry reports and other credible sources.
• Support StrongYes journalists and editors with background research for interviews, features and editorial stories.
• Develop research profiles of companies, executives and industries.
• Build and maintain internal HR and workplace intelligence databases.
• Identify emerging trends, compelling data points and potential editorial opportunities.
• Contribute research to StrongYes reports, rankings, industry guides and special editorial projects.

Who We’re Looking For

• Students currently pursuing an MBA/PGDM in HR, Human Resource Management, Business, Organisational Behaviour or a related discipline.
• Recent graduates with a strong interest in HR, business research and workplace trends are also welcome.
• Strong research, analytical and information-gathering skills.
• Good written and spoken English.
• A naturally curious mindset and the ability to investigate a topic beyond the obvious.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and source verification.
• The ability to work independently, manage priorities and deliver in a remote environment.
• An interest in the UAE, GCC business environment and the future of work will be a strong advantage.

What You’ll Learn

This is not a conventional HR internship focused on recruitment administration or routine HR operations. It is an opportunity to explore the intersection of HR, business research, workforce intelligence and journalism .

You Will Learn How To

• Research and understand the Middle East’s evolving workplace landscape.
• Analyse HR, talent and employment trends across industries and markets.
• Work with primary and secondary sources to produce credible, well-supported research.
• Understand how employment policies and workforce regulations influence businesses and employees.
• Research senior HR leaders, organisations and industry developments.
• Transform information and data into actionable workplace intelligence.
• Contribute to a live digital publication serving HR and business professionals.

If you enjoy asking questions, discovering patterns, verifying facts and understanding what is changing in the world of work, this is an opportunity to turn that curiosity into practical experience. Skills: human resources,digital,intelligence,developments,workplace,data,research