I-O Psychology – Talent Assessment Graduate Intern (Summer 2027)

RRS Group•San Francisco, CA

3d•$32 - $36•Remote

About The Position

The Talent Assessment Graduate Intern will support the design, validation, and implementation of employee selection and assessment processes. This role provides hands-on experience applying industrial-organizational psychology principles to talent acquisition, psychometric evaluation, and workforce analytics. The intern will collaborate with HR, talent management, and organizational development teams to enhance evidence-based hiring and assessment practices.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral program in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Psychology, or a closely related field.
Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
Foundational knowledge of psychometrics, statistics, and research methodology.
Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, R, Python, or similar).
Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in personnel selection, test development, or validation methods.
Experience with survey platforms or assessment tools.
Familiarity with EEOC compliance and fair hiring practices.
Ability to translate data insights into practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, reviewing, and validating pre-employment assessments (cognitive, behavioral, and personality measures).
Support job analysis activities, including competency modeling and role profiling.
Analyze assessment data to evaluate reliability, validity, and adverse impact.
Help interpret assessment results and prepare reports or dashboards for stakeholders.
Participate in research projects related to employee selection, performance prediction, or candidate experience.
Contribute to documentation, technical reports, and process improvement initiatives.
Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in handling assessment and candidate data.

Benefits

Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
Development programs according to Leadership skills.
Specialized training according to the role.
Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
Recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
WellnessLine for family.
Thousands of Agreements and Discounts for family.
Scholarship programs for children.
Aid Plans for different moments of life.