Director, Talent Analytics

About the role

Canonical's Talent Science team uses a data-driven approach to examine hiring data and turn it into talent analytics and business intelligence that underpins hiring decisions. It works closely with the Hiring Leadership team so that hiring models support the selection of top talent. The Director, Talent Analytics reports directly to the Global Head of Talent Science and leads a remote team across the globe.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver strategic objectives, focusing on product design and implementation of the roadmap
• Analyse hiring data and connect performance outcomes back to selection methods to identify and progress exceptional talent
• Design professional processes and frameworks for efficient delivery of the agenda
• Coach and mentor team members, develop training materials and documentation, and act as a credible adviser and inspiring leader in the Head of Talent Science's absence
• Work with company leaders to understand and communicate the vision for talent

Required profile

• Undergraduate degree in a people-based subject
• 7+ years of experience in a talent function, with a deep appreciation of recruitment, selection and analytics
• Proven ability to lead roadmaps, projects and teams, with strong project management and coaching skills
• Exceptional written and spoken English, with strong presentation skills for a senior audience
• International travel 2-4 times a year for company events

Required skills

• Proven analytical ability to analyse data with SQL; alternatively Python, R, SPSS or the ability to run lookups, indexing and matching formulae, with an appetite to learn SQL
• Exposure to BI tools (Superset is the platform)
• Nice to have: advanced psychometric skills, deep understanding of human behaviour, and experience with Superset and/or Greenhouse

What we offer

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
• Learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per year
• Performance-driven annual bonus or commission, bi-annual compensation review and company recognition rewards
• 40 days of annual leave including public holidays, maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program and wellness platform
• Travel opportunities to meet colleagues with Priority Pass lounge access