I-O Psychologist

About the role

The client, a major U.S. travel provider, is seeking 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.

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

Requirements

• Masters 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
• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $62.00 and $72.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered