Intern, Talent Analytics & Assessment Science

001 The P&G Company; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati seeks a PhD intern to tackle talent and organizational challenges through applied research, analytics, assessment science, and innovation. Translate doctoral training into practical HR and business solutions, contributing in Talent Analytics, Insights, and/or Selection & Assessment.

The role involves quantitative and qualitative analyses, methodical evaluation of talent practices, and collaboration with HR, IT, and global teams.

Qualifications

• PhD student within six months of dissertation defense.
• Strong foundation in research design, measurement, statistics, and applied organizational research.
• Ability to communicate complex research findings clearly.
• Interest in Talent Analytics & Insights or Selection & Assessment, or both.
• Experience with statistical programming, data visualization, or tools such as R, Python, SQL, or Power BI.
• Familiarity with AI applications, responsible AI, data privacy, or algorithmic assessment.
• Strong project management, collaboration, and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to address high-priority talent, workforce, and organizational questions.
• Apply research design, measurement, statistical, and psychometric methods to evaluate talent practices, assessments, programs, or pilots.
• Support the design and evolution of employee listening, workforce analytics, selection, and assessment solutions.
• Analyze selection assessment data to answer practical business questions about validity, reliability, fairness, candidate outcomes, and process effectiveness.
• Integrate multiple data sources and translate findings into clear insights and recommendations for HR and business leaders.
• Explore innovation opportunities with AI and emerging technologies in talent analytics, employee listening, and selection assessment.
• Partner with global teams and external vendors to solve emerging business challenges.
• Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, IT, Data & Analytics, and other teams while progressing multiple workstreams.

Skills

PhD in Industrial-Organizational psy

Research design

Statistics

Communication of research

AI awareness in HR

Education

PhD candidate (within 6 months of defense)

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Job Location

CINCINNATI GENERAL OFFICES

Role Overview

We are seeking a PhD intern to help solve complex talent and organizational challenges through applied research, analytics, assessment science, and innovation. This internship offers the opportunity to translate doctoral training into practical solutions used by HR and business leaders. The ideal candidate is interested in both workforce insights and selection assessment and is willing to contribute in either or both spaces.

Potential Work Areas

• Talent Analytics & Insights: Use workforce data, employee listening, research, and technology to generate insights on employee experience, retention, leadership pipeline health, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness; develop scalable analytics and decision-support capabilities.


• Selection & Assessment: Apply assessment science, psychometrics, research, and technology to develop, validate, evaluate, and improve selection approaches that support effective, fair, and evidence-based talent acquisition decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to address high-priority talent, workforce, and organizational questions.


• Apply research design, measurement, statistical, and psychometric methods to evaluate talent practices, assessments, programs, or pilots.


• Support the design and evolution of employee listening, workforce analytics, selection, and assessment solutions.


• Analyze selection assessment data to answer practical business questions about validity, reliability, fairness, candidate outcomes, and process effectiveness.


• Integrate multiple data sources and translate findings into clear insights and recommendations for HR and business leaders.


• Explore innovation opportunities with AI and emerging technologies in talent analytics, employee listening, and selection assessment.


• Partner with global teams and external vendors to solve emerging business challenges.


• Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, IT, Data & Analytics, and other teams while progressing multiple workstreams.

Job Qualifications

• Required: PhD student in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or related field. Within six months of dissertation defense at the start of the internship.


• Strong foundation in research design, measurement, statistics, and applied organizational research.


• Ability to communicate complex research and analytical findings clearly.


• Interest in and willingness to work in Talent Analytics & Insights, Selection & Assessment, or both.


• Preferred: Experience in employee selection, assessment development or validation, psychometrics, employee listening, employee experience research, or people analytics.


• Experience with statistical programming, data visualization, or tools such as R, Python, SQL, or Power BI.


• Familiarity with AI applications, responsible AI, data privacy, or algorithmic assessment.


• Strong project management, collaboration, and stakeholder communication skills.

Compensation

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Immigration and Sponsorship

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. For more information regarding who is eligible for hire at P&G along with other work authorization FAQ’s.

Security and Verification

Procter & Gamble participates in E-Verify. Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

Accommodations

P&G is dedicated to meeting the needs of applicants requesting an accommodation/adjustment due to a disability in order to complete the online application process. If you have a disability that affects your ability to complete our online application process, please visit our Disability Accommodation Page.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000162095

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$61.00 - $61.00 / hour

About P&G

P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We’ve spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship. The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.