Participant Operations Specialist

Keep Global Research Studies Staffed, Scheduled, and On Track

Our client is a global UX research technology company helping organizations understand people and build better products through authentic human insight. They provide an end-to-end research platform spanning participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, interviews, surveys, usability testing, incentives, and research analysis. Through a global network of verified participants and modern research technology, they help product, design, and research teams reach niche audiences, streamline studies, uncover meaningful customer perspectives, and make faster, evidence-based decisions throughout the product development lifecycle.

About the Role

Every successful research study depends on the right participants, coordinated at the right time. As a Participant Operations Specialist, you'll lead outreach, recruitment, scheduling, and participant support across the global UX research technology industry. Expand your research operations expertise and take your career to the next level with Emapta.

Job Overview

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Shift: Rotating Shift (Monday to Friday), Weekends Off
• Work Setup: Onsite, SM North EDSA, Quezon City

Exciting Perks Await!

• Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
• Competitive Salary Package
• Prime office location in Quezon City (Conveniently accessible by PUVs, with nearby restaurants and banks)
• Fixed weekends off
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used at your own discretion. All unused leave will be carried over and may be used until the end of the following year.
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

The Qualifications We Seek

• More than 5 years of experience in participant-facing, coordination, or operational support roles within SaaS, research operations, customer service, or high-volume service environments
• Excellent written English communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, warmly, and professionally with participants, experts, and clients
• Strong phone and asynchronous outreach skills, including calls, personalized follow-ups, and professional response generation
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage reactive support queues and proactive outreach activities simultaneously
• Sound judgment and prioritization skills, with the ability to distinguish urgent from important tasks and adjust priorities as demands change
• Proficiency with SaaS tools, including Intercom or similar ticketing platforms, Slack, Notion, Google Workspace, CRM systems, and spreadsheets
• Ability to diagnose common web application issues and replicate participant-reported problems for engineering escalation
• Strong pattern-recognition skills, with the ability to identify recurring issues and translate findings into process or documentation improvements
• Exposure to UX research, market research, participant recruitment, or panel management environments, preferred
• Experience with offshore or distributed teamsthat support stakeholders across Australian, U.S., or UK time zones, preferred
• Experience in scheduling, coordination, or operations roles that involve multi-party availability management, preferred
• Experience in creating or maintaining help documentation, FAQs, knowledge bases, or internal playbooks, preferred
• Familiarity with LinkedIn outreach, email cadence tools, or structured outbound workflows, preferred
• Experience working with subject-matter experts or professional participants where credibility and communication quality are critical, preferred
• Strong data literacy, including the ability to interpret dashboards, calculate conversion rates, and communicate insights in plain English, preferred

Your Daily Tasks

Outreach & People-Driven Recruitment

• Conduct targeted outreach to niche professionals and participants required for research studies.
• Tailor outreach messages based on participant profiles, study requirements, and engagement objectives.
• Maintain accurate outreach logs across channels, messaging, response rates, timing, and outcomes.
• Capture recruitment insights and recommend improvements to screener design, incentives, and audience targeting.
• Contribute to continuous improvements across recruitment and participant fulfillment processes.

Coordination & Scheduling

• Manage end-to-end participant scheduling and coordination for active research projects.
• Match participant availability with study sessions and stakeholder requirements.
• Maintain a single, accurate source of truth for availability, confirmations, and participation status.
• Coordinate communication among participants, experts, and project teams to support smooth study delivery.
• Document successful workflows, recurring challenges, and process improvements for future projects.

Participant Support & Issue Resolution

• Resolve participant inquiries related to payments, profiles, scheduling, and session logistics.
• Own participant issues through resolution and collaborate with other teams when required.
• Escalate complex issues with clear reproduction steps, screenshots, environment details, and supporting documentation.
• Record root causes, resolutions, and relevant tags in Intercom to support trend analysis and process improvements.
• Deliver responsive, participant-focused support throughout the research lifecycle.

Delivery Monitoring & Risk Management

• Monitor active studies, participant requirements, timelines, and delivery status.
• Identify participant, recruitment, and scheduling risks before they affect study delivery.
• Assess competing priorities and prioritize activities that support successful study outcomes.
• Escalate risks proactively with clear action plans and recommendations.
• Maintain operational excellence, keep studies on track, and address issues early.

Global Team Support

• Collaborate with onshore teams across Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
• Provide clear, structured updates on completed work, pending items, and required decisions.
• Adapt communication styles to different audiences, stakeholders, and business situations.
• Communicate changes, risks, dependencies, and requirements proactively across time zones.
• Support effective asynchronous collaboration through concise, context-rich communication.

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

• Analyze recurring participant issues, recruitment blockers, and coordination challenges to identify improvement opportunities.
• Recommend, refine, and implement workflow and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate operational documentation and knowledge resources within Notion and related platforms.
• Analyze operational metrics, ticket volumes, conversion rates, and resolution data to support recommendations.
• Maintain high standards for research support, participant experience, and operational excellence.

Join the Top 1% Talent. A Better Career. A Better Life.

Welcome to Emapta Philippines, where high-performing professionals build long-term global careers with leading international companies. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026, Emapta delivers a workplace defined by stability, growth, and purpose. Here, your career moves forward with meaningful opportunities, world-class support, and a culture built for excellence.

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