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(Remote) Support Analyst

Tennessee, IL ยท Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Issues may span application functionality, system environments, and end-user challenges, requiring ... Collaborate with internal teams (Environment Specialists, R&D, and other analysts) to escalate and ...

(Remote) Support Analyst

Virginia, IL ยท Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Issues may span application functionality, system environments, and end-user challenges, requiring ... Collaborate with internal teams (Environment Specialists, R&D, and other analysts) to escalate and ...

Senior HPC Applications Engineer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

User support: triage tickets, diagnose failed jobs to a root cause, and close them with a written ... Jupyter, remote visualization, or virtual desktop support for research users. Benefits Medical ...

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How much do remote user researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote user researcher in Illinois is $109,598.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,900.00 and $149,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a remote user researcher effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams while working offsite?

Remote User Researchers work closely with product managers, designers, and developers, often using video calls, chat platforms, and collaborative tools to ensure seamless communication. Regularly scheduled meetings, clear documentation, and shared research findings help bridge the distance and keep everyone aligned on project goals. While remote work offers flexibility, it also requires strong organizational skills to manage time zones and coordinate with stakeholders. Building relationships and proactively seeking feedback are key to maintaining a strong connection with the broader team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote user researcher?

To thrive as a Remote User Researcher, you need expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods, strong analytical thinking, and usually a background in psychology, human-computer interaction, or a related field. Familiarity with remote research tools like UserTesting, Lookback, or Dovetail, as well as proficiency in survey platforms and data analysis software, is essential. Outstanding communication, empathy, and adaptability help you effectively engage participants and collaborate with distributed teams. These skills are crucial to delivering actionable insights that drive user-centered product decisions in a remote work environment.

What does a remote user researcher do?

A Remote User Researcher is responsible for studying how users interact with products or services, gathering insights to inform design and development decisions, all while working from a remote location. Their tasks often include conducting interviews, usability testing, surveys, and analyzing user behavior data. By understanding users' needs, motivations, and pain points, they help create more user-friendly and effective products. Remote User Researchers collaborate closely with design, product, and development teams through virtual meetings and digital collaboration tools.

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Infographic showing various Remote User Researcher job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,598 per year, or $52.7 per hour.

(Remote) Support Analyst

Cayenta

Tennessee, IL โ€ข Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago


Job description

Are you interested in building your expertise in ERP support and problem-solving? At Cayenta, our Support Analysts play a critical role in helping customers resolve system issues and keep their operations running smoothly.

In this role, you will manage and resolve support tickets related to our Human Resource Management and Payroll modules. Issues may span application functionality, system environments, and end-user challenges, requiring strong troubleshooting skills and a solid understanding of ERP systems.

This is an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of enterprise software while working directly with customers across North America. We are seeking candidates with strong software proficiency and experience in HR and payroll processes who are comfortable working in a remote environment.

This remote role welcomes candidates anywhere in Canada and the US.

What your impact will be:

  • Resolve customer issues in a timely and thorough manner, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction
  • Monitor the support queue, take ownership of new tickets, and reassign as needed
  • Collaborate with internal teams (Environment Specialists, R&D, and other analysts) to escalate and resolve complex issues
  • Troubleshoot application, data, architecture, and interface-related problems
  • Communicate proactively with customers, providing clear updates and managing expectations throughout the resolution process
  • Develop deep functional and technical knowledge of our ERP applications, with a focus on Human Resources and Payroll modules
  • Identify root causes and provide recommendations to prevent recurring issues
  • Understand support service agreements and appropriately scope requests outside of standard support
  • Contribute ideas for product and process improvements

What we are looking for:

  • Experience supporting or working with ERP systems, particularly in Human Resources and Payroll
  • Strong technical aptitude with proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Experience delivering solutions, services, or support within HR, payroll, finance, or accounting environments is preferred

Customer Support Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts and manage customer expectations
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and support tickets simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to make sound, independent decisions
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Technical Qualifications

  • Preferred software experience in applications based in at least one of the following: SQL, PL/SQL, Uniface, Acucobol
  • Experience in troubleshooting APIs and/or web services preferred.
  • Knowledge of Apache Tomcat configuration and troubleshooting is preferred.

What we can offer:

  • 3 weeks' vacation and 5 personal days
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting from your first day of employment
  • Employee stock ownership and RRSP/401k matching programs
  • Lifestyle rewards
  • Remote work and more!

Compensation Range:

60K-75K

About Cayenta:

Founded in 1983 and welcomed to the Harris family in 2004, our Cayenta business unit is the North American leader in technology for medium to large utility clients. We provide innovative end-to-end CIS and ERP solutions that were engineered from the ground up to be agile and seamless, ensuring that our clients have a platform for operational success.

About Harris:

Harrisis a leading provider of mission critical software to the public sector in North America. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. ("CSI", symbol CSU on the TSX), Harris has become the cornerstone for CSI's investment in utility, local government, school districts, public safety, and healthcare software verticals. Our success has been realized through investments in our proprietary software and market expertise. This focus, combined with acquiring businesses that build upon or complement our offerings, has helped drive our success. Harris will continue to growth through reinvestment - both in the people and products that we offer and making investments in acquiring new businesses.

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