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

Company Description

RRS Group & Co. and its affiliated entities (collectively, "RRS") have provided real estate development and related services to investment-grade clients for decades. Our expertise spans site acquisition, architectural design, and development management for commercial office and industrial properties.

Through an integrated service model, RRS delivers comprehensive solutions across every phase of the building lifecycle. Beyond technical excellence, we offer strategic consulting in marketing, financial planning, and facility management ensuring every project achieves its highest potential in performance, value, and sustainability.

Commitment to Community

For over two decades, RRS has maintained a strong commitment to the communities we serve. This commitment is advanced through the RRS Making Lives Better Foundation, which provides meaningful support and resources to individuals and families in need. The Foundation reflects our belief that corporate success carries a responsibility to give back improving quality of life in the regions where we operate.

Our Core Values

Integrity | doing the right thing when no one is watching and acting with uncompromising honesty. We believe in maintaining lasting relationships based on honesty, consistency and the highest ethical standards. This creates credibility in our personal and professional relationships.

Caring | showing concern, empathy and compassion for others, ourselves, and our environment. Our care shows itself in our commitment to “safety first” in all we do. We encourage each other to be the best and hold each other accountable. We help those in need, contribute to the communities in which we work and develop creative ways to be responsible with our resources.

Integration | working unselfishly toward common goals across disciplines, teams, departments and regions. Our collective contributions are greater than our skills. We will be transparent and understand each other’s expertise to provide the most value when delivering our services to one another and our clients.

Innovation | developing new ideas and applying the solutions that differentiate us in valuable ways. We are not comfortable with the status quo. We remain accountable for continuous improvements in our results because we do not consider innovation an end in itself. We maintain an environment where we foster new ideas and encourage changes that help us improve.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Job Description

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.

Learning Outcomes

• Applied experience in talent assessment and validation practices.

• Exposure to real-world selection systems and organizational decision-making.

• Professional development in data interpretation and HR analytics.

Key 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

What can you expect from us:

• 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.
• We love to celebrate success, which is why we have 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.
• And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our WellnessLine, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the global department.

RRS Company is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. RRS will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

RRS Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

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