UX Research Manager - Product

About the Role H&R Block’s mission is to drive financial freedom by leveraging trust and technology while evolving into a year-round, AI-enabled partner. A key focus is deeply understanding customers—their needs, behaviors, and key moments - to strengthen customer-centricity across the organization through continuous learning, discovery, and immersive research practices. The UX Research Manager role will lead and scale a centralized research function supporting Consumer Tax, Financial Products, and Small Business. This strategic player-coach will guide how research is conducted and applied, build a strong operating model, and enable product teams to confidently engage with customers. Positioned within the Product Client Experience team, the role connects Product, Design, Strategy, and Analytics to ensure insights directly inform customer-focused decision-making. Day to day, you'll... Establish and evolve a unified UX research operating model across all lines of business, balancing centralized excellence with scalable, team-led discovery  Lead, coach, and grow a team of UX Researchers, strengthening research craft, strategic thinking, and cross-functional partnership, while building capacity as the portfolio expands  Champion and operationalize continuous discovery by enabling product trios to conduct foundational research while ensuring rigor, quality, and ethical standards  Guide the team in executing complex, high-impact research (e.g., longitudinal studies, behavioral research, cross-journey synthesis) that extends beyond embedded team capabilities  Drive adoption of AI-enabled research practices, including synthesis acceleration, insight patterning, and experimentation support, ensuring responsible, human-centered application  Partner closely with Product, Consumer Research & Insights, Data Science & Analytics, Customer Care and CX leaders to elevate discovery quality and inform roadmap and investment decisions  Act as a catalyst for year-round customer immersion, expanding participation in research and embedding customer understanding into everyday decision-making  Mature research operations, including tooling, repositories, standards, and ways of working, to ensure insights are discoverable, durable, and actionable across the enterprise  Required Qualifications 8+ years of UX research (or related) experience, including leading and developing teams within complex product organizations Proven ability to build and scale research practices, teams, and operating models across multiple business areas Strong track record of influencing product strategy and roadmaps through research and cross-functional partnerships Deep expertise in both qualitative and quantitative methods, with sound judgment on when to apply each Experience using AI-assisted tools to support research planning, synthesis, and insights, with a focus on responsible use Ability to communicate insights clearly through strong storytelling, enabling teams and leaders to make informed decisions Preferred Qualifications Master’s or PhD in Research, Psychology, Design, or a related field   Experience working on complex, multi-journey, or regulated products (e.g., financial services, healthcare, enterprise platforms)  Familiarity with modern research tools (e.g., UserTesting, Qualtrics, etc.) and partnering with analytics/data science teams  Why work for us At H&R Block, our purpose is simple: to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. For more than 70 years, we’ve led the tax industry and we continue to evolve through our Block Next strategy, blending human expertise with digital innovation. That same commitment to care extends to our associates. When you join us, you become part of a High Performing, Connected Culture built on strong relationships, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. We invest in your well-being through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and support for life both in and outside of work. Pay Range Information The pay range for this position is listed below. Local minimum wage laws apply. This information is posted pursuant to local requirements to provide applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed. Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan. Qualifying associates can enroll themselves and/or their eligible dependents in medical and prescription drug coverage; can participate in the H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan), the Employee Assistance Program, (virtual) fitness center programs, and the associate discount program; are automatically enrolled in Business Travel Accident Insurance; and receive Associate Tax Prep benefit. Pay Range $117,700.00 - $188,300.00/Yr.