Canonical – We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely, and more cost-effectively than any other company. We develop Ubuntu, the world’s most popular enterprise Linux from cloud to edge, together with a passionate global community of 200,000 contributors. Ubuntu means ‘humanity to others. We chose it because it embodies the generosity at the heart of open source, the new normal for platforms and innovation. Together with a community of 200,000, we publish an operating system that runs from the tiny connected devices up to the world’s biggest mainframes, the platform that everybody uses on the public cloud, and the workstation experience of the world’s most productive developers. Secure and reliable, elegant and intuitive, and open for innovation – Ubuntu is the future of open source, which is why it’s the fastest-growing Linux in the world despite already being the most widely deployed.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Graduate Talent Scientist

Location: Lagos (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time

The role entails

• Learning how to assess candidates using behavioural interview techniques.
• Gaining a deep appreciation of the use of psychometrics in the workplace.
• Working on process and documentation efficiencies that fuel our hiring practices.
• Contributing to projects that drive successful hiring outcomes, many of which require advanced analytics skills to integrate data to draw insights.
• Building excellent stakeholder relationships to help design and implement solutions to complex problems that ultimately ensure we hire exceptional talent.
• Gaining a deep understanding of our systems and platforms to problem solve and support on hiring questions.
• Being at the forefront of ticket support and company channel questions, helping to solve issues as you gain a deep understanding of our processes.

What we are looking for in you

• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university, with an undergraduate degree in a psychology or people based subject.
• Advanced analytical ability to dissect and analyse data using SQL, with Python and/or advanced statistical analysis advantageous.
• Exposure to the topic of talent through university degree coursework, a relevant internship or first job.
• A passion for working in the technology space with evidence as to why.
• Results driven with the ability to work at pace, with strong project management skills to roadmap, plan and deliver objectives working with the team.
• Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills.
• Drive, ambitious and curiosity to own breakthroughs in the talent field.
• Ability to travel internationally 2-4 times a year, for company events, occasionally for two weeks.

Nice-to-have skills:

• Advanced theory of psychometrics
• A deep understanding of the topic of intrinsic motivation.

What we offer colleagues

• We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide.
• We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
• We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
• 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
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.