Senior Consultant, Talent Assessment

About Us

Work a four-day week from anywhere in the United States for a company where people truly believe in what they’re doing! Wonderlic is focused on leading the way in fair, predictive science to create a world where everyone has and succeeds in their best job, and that starts with you! We leverage I-O science to deliver evidence-based insights to predict and maximize employee potential using simple, intuitive assessment tools, and to make sure our team is engaged and equipped to do their best work. Our team is comprised of passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of talent assessment while maintaining a commitment to scientific excellence.

Wonderlic has always championed progressive, sustainable approaches to building a culture that allows people to do their best work while living their best lives. Here are some of the ways we do that:

• True work-life balance and flexible work arrangements – we work with you to meet your needs, and we continue to evolve our company-wide approaches to flexible work
• Four-day work week
• 21 days of PTO plus a paid company shutdown from 12/24 to 1/1
• Ongoing professional development including attendance at professional conferences (e.g., SIOP, BIOP, SHRM, ATD, HR Tech)
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with matching, paid new parent leave
  
  
  

At Wonderlic, we specialize in talent assessment, leveraging our expertise to predict potential. Our commitment lies in scientific advancements that empower organizations to identify and retain top talent effectively. Embedded within our approach are the principles of Industrial-Organizational Psychology, serving as the foundation for everything we do.

What Sets Us Apart:

• Scientific Precision: We apply rigorous scientific methodologies to develop assessments that accurately gauge individuals' potential and fit within various organizational contexts.
• Innovation: Our dedication to continuous improvement drives us to explore cutting-edge techniques and technologies, ensuring our assessments remain at the forefront of talent assessment.
• Impactful Solutions: By integrating I-O Psychology principles into our processes, we deliver solutions that not only meet the immediate hiring needs of organizations but also contribute to long-term success and retention.
  
  
  

Overview

Wonderlic seeks an experienced Consultant with specialized expertise leveraging talent assessments to support an organization’s talent strategy from employee selection to individualized employee development.

You will spend the majority of your time providing value-added consulting services to our largest and most complex clients to enhance our assessment solutions. More specifically, you will work cross-functionally with our Customer Success and Sales teams to engage clients by scoping client needs and proposing appropriate solutions (e.g., job analyses, local validation studies, adverse impact analyses, ROI studies, and talent audits). Once sold, you will be responsible for project management, from implementation to presentation of findings, of the proposed solution.

We’re looking for someone comfortable working both autonomously and collaboratively with peers. Although most of your projects will be yours to own, we work on internal team-based projects as well.

In short, you’re a hard-working talent assessment expert who’s willing and able to mentor team members while providing a successful, positive experience for our customers. Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with clients to provide strategic talent management solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Perform job analyses to understand the key competencies and requirements for various roles within client organizations.
• Conduct local validation studies to ensure the effectiveness and fairness of selection procedures and report results to client stakeholders to communicate not only the quantitative results but the underlying story that the data tell.
• Conduct talent audits to identify strengths, skill gaps, and development opportunities within client organizations.
• Partner with clients to apply research findings, including creating custom scoring profiles and designing and implementing employee development programs using Wonderlic assessments.
• Contribute, develop, or direct the development of a wide variety of client and internal deliverables (i.e., technical reports, tools, strategic approaches, or data analyses).
• Play a key role in developing and implementing scalable processes and best practices for talent assessment projects, enabling efficient and consistent delivery across the organization.
• Provide technical product expertise to our customers by serving as an in-house Wonderlic assessment expert by joining our Sales and Customer Success teams on pre-sales calls and/or client calls for key accounts or by facilitating results debriefs/interpretations.
• Deliver presentations and workshops to clients on assessment-related topics.
• Support the development and delivery of high-value content, including thought leadership papers, webinars, and educational workshops that cement our position as a leader in applied I-O psychology.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in talent assessment, talent management, the future of work, and emerging AI legislation and guidelines.
• Partner with cross-functional team members to provide guidance and I-O expertise as part of product development initiatives.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
  
  
  

KSAs required for success include:

• Strong ability to analyze information and develop insights based on data.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions to complex talent management challenges.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to lead client-facing interactions, and to ensure all stakeholders are informed and engaged.
• Exceptional project management skills to effectively balance multiple complex internal and external projects.
• Ability to coach, mentor, or provide project leadership without formal authority.
• Knowledge of job analysis methodology, competency model development, test development, criterion-related validation, and adverse impact analyses
• Solid understanding of professional, ethical, and legal standards in employment testing, measurement, and selection (Uniform Guidelines, SIOP Principles, Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing).
• Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders, including engaging non-expert audiences.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a team-based organization.
• Ability to adapt communication style and tone based on the audience's reactions and the issues being addressed.
• Experience working directly with senior leadership and influencing strategic decision-making is preferred.
  
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Reports to: Director of Applied Science & Culture

Target Total Compensation: $95,000 to $150,000 based on expertise, education, and experience as a combination of base and performance-based variable pay

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, exempt position, featuring a remote-first work environment, a 4-day workweek, and a flexible and balanced work model

Travel: 0-25%: occasional travel to the office for company events, client engagement, and professional development including conferences like SIOP, BIOP, SHRM, ATD, and HRTech

Required Education and Experience: Must possess an advanced degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or a closely related field, and at least 7 years of experience in a specialized role within Selection and Assessment, Talent Development, or a similar consulting capacity.

Preferred Education and Experience: Ph.D. in I-O Psychology is ideal and 10+ years of experience in Selection and Assessment, Talent Development, or human capital consulting role

Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, Tableau) is expected. Familiarity with the lived experience of talent acquisition and talent development professionals.

Our Policy

Affirmative Action Plan/Equal Employer Opportunity (AAP/EEO) Statement: Research suggests that both the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can make members of some groups (including women, members of the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, and candidates of less traditional age, education, or background) less likely to apply for jobs when they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. At Wonderlic, we are in the business of identifying potential, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply. 

Wonderlic is proud to be an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. Here, diversity is valued and celebrated, and this is what makes us such a successful team. Wonderlic does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military/veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.

In addition, we will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please get in touch with us at jobs@wonderlic.com to request an accommodation.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to include a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

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