Director, Talent Analytics

Canonical is seeking a Director, Talent Analytics to join their remote-based team. This role is crucial for ensuring an objective, scientifically rigorous, and efficient process for selecting new colleagues, leveraging a data-centric approach to create talent analytics and business intelligence.

Reporting directly to the Global Head of Talent Science, you will lead a team to drive strategic objective outcomes, ensuring hiring decisions are made effectively and support the selection of world-class talent. Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, is a pioneering tech firm focused on open source security, support, and services.

If you are passionate about data-driven talent acquisition and possess strong leadership skills, we encourage you to apply now.

Company Overview

Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, provides open source security, support, and services for critical systems ranging from small devices to large clouds. With a diverse customer base including top tech brands, startups, and governments, Canonical delivers trusted open source solutions globally. Founded in 2004 and operating as a founder-led, profitable, and growing company, Canonical believes in distributed collaboration and that leadership can emerge from anywhere, without a central headquarters.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Specified
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 5 Year+
• Qualifications: bachelors-degree

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver against strategic objectives, focusing on product design and implementation of the roadmap.
• Analyze hiring data to connect performance outcomes with selection methods, identifying and progressing exceptional talent.
• Design professional processes and frameworks for efficient delivery of the talent agenda.
• Coach and mentor team members to develop analytical capabilities and thought leadership, creating training materials and documentation.
• Act as a credible and trusted advisor, representing the team in the absence of the Head of.
• Collaborate with company leaders to understand and communicate the vision for talent at Canonical.

Requirements

• Exceptional academic track record from high school and university, with an undergraduate degree in a people-based subject.
• 7+ years of experience in a Talent function, with deep appreciation for recruitment, selection, and analytics.
• Proven analytical ability using SQL, Python, R, SPSS, or similar tools.
• Exposure to BI tools (Superset is their platform).
• Exemplary ability to lead and drive others, including exceptional project management and coaching skills.
• Exceptional written and spoken English with strong presentation skills for a senior audience.
• Sincere personal motivation aligned with Canonical's mission.
• International travel 2-4 times a year for company events (up to two weeks).

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per year.
• Bi-annual compensation review.
• Company recognition rewards.
• 40 days annual leave per annum, including public holidays and company holiday periods.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues, with Priority Pass for lounge access.