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CanonicalGraduate Talent Scientist
Canonical is recruiting an entry-level Graduate Talent Scientist for its Talent Science team. The team aims to make hiring objective, evidence-based and efficient, so that the…
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Canonical is recruiting an entry-level Graduate Talent Scientist for its Talent Science team. The team aims to make hiring objective, evidence-based and efficient, so that the company selects strong colleagues regardless of location or background. It works with the hiring leaders who run recruitment across the business and applies behavioural science to the selection process. The job is remote and based in the EMEA region. The company is a profitable,…
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Canonical is recruiting an entry-level Graduate Talent Scientist for its Talent Science team. The team aims to make hiring objective, evidence-based and efficient, so that the company selects strong colleagues regardless of location or background. It works with the hiring leaders who run recruitment across the business and applies behavioural science to the selection process.
The job is remote and based in the EMEA region. The company is a profitable, founder-led business whose teams meet in person a few times a year in different parts of the world. The role suits someone who wants to learn how to evaluate candidates and to apply analytics to hiring questions.
Early tasks include learning behavioural interview techniques and building a grounding in psychometrics in the workplace. The post also involves improving the documentation and processes that support hiring, contributing to analytical projects that turn data into insight, building relationships with senior stakeholders, and learning the company's recruiting systems. Graduates also handle ticket and channel questions from the company, helping to resolve issues as their understanding of the processes grows.
Candidates need an undergraduate degree in psychology or a related people-focused subject, a strong academic record from high school, and working SQL skills, with Python or statistics as a plus. Travel of 2 to 4 times a year is expected for company events, occasionally lasting two weeks. The posting does not state a salary.
Responsibilities
- Learn how to evaluate applicants through behavioural interviews
- Build a working understanding of psychometrics in the workplace
- Improve processes and documentation that support hiring
- Contribute to analytics projects that draw insight from hiring data
- Build relationships with senior stakeholders on hiring targets
- Learn the company's hiring systems and platforms
- Answer ticket and channel questions about the hiring process
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in psychology or a people-based subject
- Strong academic record from school and university
- Ability to analyse data using SQL
- Some exposure to talent work through university modules, an internship or an entry role on a talent team
- A passion for technology, with a reason for that interest
- Strong project management skills and the ability to deliver at pace
- Clear written and spoken English and good presentation skills
- Drive and curiosity to contribute to talent breakthroughs
- Willingness to travel internationally 2 to 4 times a year
Qualifications
- Advanced theory of psychometrics
- A deep understanding of intrinsic motivation
- Python or advanced statistical analysis skills
Core Skills
Benefits
- Yearly learning budget of USD 2,000 for personal development
- Face-to-face team gatherings twice a year
- Yearly pay review and recognition awards
- Annual holiday leave, plus maternity and paternity leave
- Employee support programme for wellbeing and assistance
- Trips to new cities to meet colleagues, with lounge access and upgraded long-haul travel
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Where is this role based?
The role is remote and based in the EMEA region.
What degree is needed?
An undergraduate degree in psychology or a people-based subject is required.
Which analytical tools are mentioned?
The posting asks for the ability to analyse data using SQL, and Python or advanced statistics is an advantage.
How often is travel required?
The posting expects international travel 2 to 4 times a year, occasionally for two weeks.
Is a salary stated?
The posting does not specify a salary.
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