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Senior Business Psychologist

Maki· Science
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Hybrid (New York)Full-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior Business Psychologist shaping recruitment science and AI-integrated assessments at Maki People. Partners with clients and internal teams to develop and validate psychometric tools, ensure ethical and compliant AI use, and drive adoption of scientifically rigorous hiring practices.

Responsibilities

  • Building strong client relationships, guiding them through the assessment lifecycle—from needs analysis to results interpretation
  • Apply psychological theories and methodologies to improve our assessment and selection procedures
  • Conduct research and analysis to identify key psychological factors and competencies relevant to various job roles and industries
  • Create custom assessments and competency frameworks tailored to client needs and psychometric standards
  • Ensure that our test bank is diverse, inclusive, and covers the core competencies aligned with the future of work
  • Working closely with Onboarding, Customer Success, Psychometricians, AI Scientists and Assessment Operations to ensure high-quality, scalable, and impactful assessments
  • Communicating validation studies and statistical insights in clear, actionable ways for non-technical audiences
  • Share insights and information to external stakeholders on how AI technologies are integrated into our assessments, highlighting their purpose, functionality, and impact
  • Ensuring that test development and AI-driven hiring systems adhere to the highest ethical and compliance standards
  • Assist in training and educating internal teams on psychological best practices in talent acquisition
  • Stay updated on I/O psychology and AI research, applying insights to product development
  • Contribute to client proposals by providing expert input on science-related matters, ensuring the scientific rigour, validity, and innovation of our solutions are effectively communicated to win key deals
  • Represent Maki People by presenting actionable insights and findings at key industry conferences, bridging scientific rigour with practical business applications

Qualifications

  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders
  • Experience in job analysis and developing competency frameworks for clients
  • Excellent understanding of AI applications in assessments
  • Strong understanding of ethical considerations and compliance standards in the development and application of assessments, especially those integrating AI technologies
  • Proven ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences and advocate for an evidence-based approach in business discussions
  • Expert knowledge in assessment design, validation studies, and psychometric methods
  • Advanced research skills to design and execute studies that drive innovative assessment solutions and contribute to thought leadership
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards
  • Familiarity with industry-specific challenges and trends, enabling assessment customisation across diverse sectors and job roles
  • Strong writing skills for creating professional documentation, including technical reports, white papers, and client-facing materials
  • Experience with data analysis or programming tools (e.g. SPSS, JASP, Mplus, R, Python) for psychometric analysis and research
  • Strong knowledge of test content creation and review processes
  • Expertise in assessment design and item-writing best practices, ensuring cultural fairness and minimizing bias in assessments
  • Comfortable with public speaking and presenting findings at conferences, webinars, and client meetings to represent the organisation effectively
  • Awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles, applying them to ensure assessments promote fair and unbiased hiring decisions
  • Understanding automated scoring systems and their ethical considerations

Skills

Required:Interpersonal communicationJob analysis and competency framework developmentAI applications in assessmentsEthics and compliance in assessmentsTechnical translation for diverse audiencesPsychometric methods and validationResearch design and executionProject managementPublic speaking and presentations
Nice to have:Diversity, equity, and inclusion in assessments

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation aligned with experience and scope
  • Hybrid work environment in New York
  • Opportunities for professional development and cutting-edge research in psychometrics and AI
  • Collaborative, science-driven culture with cross-functional exposure
  • Exposure to industry conferences and thought leadership opportunities
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Maki

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