I-O Psychologist

Job Summary Our client, a major U.S. travel provider, is looking for an I‑O Psychologist to support their Talent Strategy team on a part‑time, 6‑month contract (~20 hours/week), hybrid in Chicago, IL (fully remote considered for very strong candidates). This is a new position tied to the client’s 2026 assessment roadmap. The team is responsible for designing and validating the pre‑hire assessments used across the business, ensuring they are fair, legally defensible, and predictive of job performance. The role involves conducting job analyses, designing and validating pre‑employment tools, analyzing assessment data for fairness and business impact, and translating technical findings into recommendations for non‑technical business leaders. The right candidate has real applied experience building and validating assessments, not just administering vendor tools, along with strong psychometrics knowledge and current knowledge of legal/EEOC guidelines. Strong stakeholder management skills are important given the volume of cross‑functional collaboration involved. Local candidates preferred for hybrid but not required. Core Responsibilities Conduct job analyses to ensure assessments are role‑relevant, valid, and legally defensible Design and validate pre‑employment tools in line with professional and legal standards Analyze assessment data for fairness, validity, and business impact Collaborate with HR, Talent Acquisition, business leaders, SMEs, and external vendors to implement and monitor assessments Translate technical results into clear, actionable recommendations for business leaders Support documentation and compliance efforts to meet legal and regulatory standards Provide project and stakeholder management throughout the assessment lifecycle Contribute to training initiatives on effective interviewing and assessment use Manage multiple high‑priority assessment initiatives simultaneously Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves) Master’s or PhD in Industrial‑Organizational Psychology or related field 5+ years of applied experience in pre‑hire assessment design and validation Strong knowledge of psychometric principles, legal guidelines, and personnel selection best practices Demonstrated ability to manage projects and influence stakeholders at all levels Up‑to‑date knowledge of legal requirements and professional guidelines in assessment and selection Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and convey results to non‑technical audiences Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves) Vendor oversight and coordination experience Aviation industry experience Experience training others on interviewing and assessment use Ability to drive innovation based on emerging research in I‑O psychology Key Competencies and Behaviors Comfortable working as an individual contributor, doing the technical work directly rather than overseeing it Strong consulting approach, able to influence without direct authority Able to balance multiple concurrent assessment projects Detail‑oriented with a strong focus on legal compliance and data integrity Comfortable with ambiguity given this is a new, developing initiative Reliable and flexible given part‑time hours with potential to flex up Work Environment Location: Chicago, IL (hybrid preferred), remote US considered for strong candidates Schedule: ~20 hours/week, part‑time, flexible with core hours 9‑5 CT Duration: 6 months, with potential for extension based on performance and business needs Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $62.00 and $72.00 per hour. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans Employee‑Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 401K offered #J-18808-Ljbffr KellyMitchell Group