Canonical · 2 months ago
Director, Talent Science
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/ExecutiveCanonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. They are seeking a Director of Talent Science to lead on delivery excellence, ensuring the hiring process is efficient and data-driven while coaching team members to grow their careers.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Leading and delivering the strategic Talent Science project roadmap using exceptional project management capability and influencing skills to manage multiple projects at any given time
Leveraging expertise from your career to date to design and implement solutions to complex problems that ultimately ensure we hire exceptional talent
Ensuring all talent selection initiatives map to high performance outcomes and career frameworks
Designing professional processes and frameworks while working closely with our management, allowing efficient delivery of our agenda
Coaching and mentoring team members to grow and develop skill sets specifically around analytical capabilities and thought leadership, developing training materials and documentation to support team members
Driving and representing the team in the absence of the Head of, acting as a credible and trusted adviser and an inspiring leader
Working closely with company leaders to understand, appreciate and communicate our vision for talent at Canonical
Qualification
Required
Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university, with an undergraduate degree in a psychology or people based subject
A track record of team leadership within the technology or consulting industry, with exceptional project management, to lead roadmap delivery and product development
Proven ability to coach and mentor a team to deliver exceptional results
Deep understanding of selection, career frameworks and building internal products to ensure that talent selection criteria matches desired outcomes
Advanced analytical ability to dissect and analyse data using SQL, Python and statistical analysis
Exceptional written and spoken English with strong presentation skills for a senior audience
Ability to travel internationally 4 times a year for company events
Preferred
Advanced psychometric assessments with an excellent understanding of the marketplace and vendors
A deep understanding of human behaviour and what drives intrinsic motivation
Experience of using Superset and advanced dashboarding
Benefits
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
Company
Canonical
We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely and more cost effectively than any other company.
Founded in 2004
1001-5000 employees
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