Remote Junior Talent Scientist - Data-Driven Hiring

Canonical Ltd.; Manama; Remote; BHD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-person team sprints

Learning budget

Compensation review

Recognition rewards

Holiday leave

Parental leave

EAP

Travel opportunities

Travel upgrades

Job summary

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software with a remote-based talent analytics team. You will learn to assess candidates, apply psychometrics, and contribute to hiring outcomes across the EMEA region.

You will analyze data with SQL/Python, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and travel 2–4 times yearly. A psychology degree and strong English communication are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 hiring practices.
• Contributing to projects that drive successful hiring outcomes, many requiring advanced analytics to draw insights.
• Building excellent stakeholder relationships to design and implement solutions to complex problems.
• Gaining a deep understanding of systems and platforms to problem-solve and support hiring questions.
• Being at the forefront of ticket support and company channel questions, helping to solve issues.

Skills

SQL

Python

Statistics

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software with a remote-based talent analytics team. You will learn to assess candidates, apply psychometrics, and contribute to hiring outcomes across the EMEA region.

You will analyze data with SQL/Python, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and travel 2–4 times yearly. A psychology degree and strong English communication are essential.