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Canonical

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Consulting
  • United Kingdom, +15
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You should have a passion for scientific talent selection, a relevant Psychology degree, strong analytical skills with R/Python/SQL, experience in behavioral interviews, and be organized for remote work.
  • You will drive talent analytics, conduct behavioral interviews, build stakeholder relationships, enhance hiring processes, and promote diversity and inclusion in recruitment efforts.

Requirements

  • Passionate about how an organisation selects talent using scientific approaches
  • Ability to interview candidates using behavioural interviewing techniques (competency based and psychometric assessments)
  • Strong analytical problem solving ability to identify trends and patterns using R or Python, SQL, statistical analysis, BI tooling etc.
  • An exceptional academic background including a Bachelors or Masters degree in a Psychology based subject
  • A high level of personal organisation to work remotely and be effective
  • Willingness to travel to company events 2-4 times a year, for up to two weeks each
  • An exceptional academic background including a Bachelors or Masters degree in a Psychology based subject
  • Strong analytical problem solving ability to identify trends and patterns using R or Python, SQL, statistical analysis, BI tooling etc.
  • Exposure/appreciation of psychometric assessments, including interpretation.
  • Experience of conducting behavioural, competency based interviews with the ability to train stakeholders and advise on how to get the best out of an interview.
  • An demonstrative viewpoint on talent, with a deep appreciation of how to predict and measure success of people.
  • Passionate about how an organisation selects talent using scientific approaches.
  • A high level of personal organisation to work remotely and be effective.
  • Willingness to travel to company events 2-4 times a year, for up to two weeks each.

Responsibilities

  • As a Talent Scientist you will:
  • Drive talent analytics to provide our business with real-time insight, partnering with the business to help them move through their hiring processes efficiently.
  • Conduct in-depth behavioural talent interviews providing considerable insights into motivations and behaviours.
  • Build key relationships with global stakeholders to ensure we deliver against our hiring agenda, closely monitoring hiring activities, driving results and ensuring that there is consistency in our operational processes.
  • Drive data driven insights, making sure our decision making process is robust and supportive to inform our decisions.
  • Consider our employer brand and how our interactions with a candidate impacts their experience.
  • Review and streamline hiring processes and tools to drive continuous improvement.
  • Work with external third parties and platforms to ensure we maximise our return on investment.
  • Bring a passion for diversity and inclusion, ensuring we remove unconscious bias from our hiring process and ensuring our sourcing strategy underpins this.

FAQs

Is the Talent Scientist position a remote or in-office role?

The Talent Scientist position is a fully remote role, allowing you to work from home in the EMEA region.

What qualifications are required for the Talent Scientist position?

Candidates should have an exceptional academic background, including a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a Psychology-based subject.

What kind of experience is preferred for this role?

We seek candidates with experience in conducting behavioral and competency-based interviews, exposure to psychometric assessments, and strong analytical skills using tools such as R, Python, SQL, and statistical analysis.

Will I be required to conduct interviews as part of this position?

Yes, as a Talent Scientist, you will conduct in-depth behavioral interviews to gain insights into candidates’ motivations and behaviors.

How does the Talent Science team ensure effective hiring processes?

The Talent Science team implements objective, scientifically rigorous, and efficient processes that support the business in selecting world-class talent from a diverse global pool.

Does the role involve traveling?

Yes, you may be required to travel to company events 2-4 times a year for up to two weeks each.

What tools or platforms will I be expected to work with in this role?

You may work with external platforms such as LinkedIn Talent Insights and Greenhouse, as well as engage with BI tooling and psychometric assessments.

What is the company's stance on diversity and inclusion?

Canonical is passionate about diversity and inclusion, actively working to remove unconscious bias from the hiring process and ensuring that sourcing strategies support diverse talent.

What benefits does Canonical offer its employees?

Canonical offers several benefits, including a personal learning and development budget, annual compensation reviews, recognition rewards, maternity and paternity leave, and opportunities to travel to meet colleagues.

What kind of candidates does Canonical aim to attract?

Canonical aims to attract exceptional talent who uphold high standards and demonstrate a passion for scientific approaches to talent selection, regardless of location, culture, or background.

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Canonical

Enterprise open source, secured and delivered by the publisher of Ubuntu.

Technology
Industry
501-1000
Employees
2004
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Canonical is a technology company known for developing and supporting Ubuntu, a popular open-source operating system. The company focuses on providing reliable, secure, and cost-effective solutions for cloud computing, IoT, and containers. By leveraging open-source technologies, Canonical aims to enable innovation and digital transformation for businesses and developers worldwide. The company is committed to ensuring high performance and scalability, promoting the adoption of open-source software, and fostering a global community of users and contributors.

Benefits

  • Remote working

    Canonical has been a fully distributed organisation since its origin in 2004. Digital collaboration allows us to enjoy our home environment and work with the best in the world in our domain. We meet each other at least twice per year during in-person sprints to nurture cross-team relationships.

  • We build trust

    Zero commute means more time for the things you enjoy. At the same time, we have very high expectations of commitment and independent execution. We invest in people who are self-driven, motivated and highly organised. We take our responsibility for the most critical elements of open infrastructure very seriously, and we are committed to quality in every aspect of our product and services.

  • We engineer excellence

    We aspire to lead on the global stage. There’s no other way to describe it than hard work, hard challenges and hard competition. You will need to show that you can compete in deeply challenging intellectual fields. Your colleagues are aiming for the top, and they depend on you to set the same standard in your area of responsibility. That’s tough but incredibly satisfying. We value those who take ownership of their area and take opportunities to be exceptional.

  • We travel

    We optimise our team structure for time zone overlap. Collaboration and inspiration takes time to fully develop but leadership at Canonical means building cross-team relationships. We nurture those relationships through regular global summits which bring diverse teams or their leaders together. We host these events around the world to discover great places to explore and appreciate in the process. Team events have taken place in Vancouver, Brugge, New York, Budapest, Orlando, Cape Town, Warsaw, Seoul, Paris, Portland, Lyon, London, Toronto and many more.