Graduate Talent Scientist

Canonical; Salamanca; A distancia; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading software company is seeking a Graduate Talent Scientist to enhance hiring processes. This entry-level position emphasizes building analytical skills and stakeholder relationships while contributing to data-driven talent acquisition strategies. Candidates should have a psychology-based degree with an exceptional academic record. The role allows for global remote work, focusing on developing expertise in candidate assessment and psychometrics. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment are offered.

Servicios

Competitive worldwide compensation

Annual learning budget

Biannual in-person team events

Formación

• Exceptional academic record from high school and university.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in SQL.
• Exposure to talent topics through coursework, internships, or first jobs.

Responsabilidades

• Learning candidate assessment via behavioral interview techniques.
• Understanding psychometrics in the workplace.
• Improving process and documentation efficiencies in hiring.

Conocimientos

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Passion for technology

Educación

Degree in psychology or related field

Herramientas

SQL

Python

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

Our Talent Science team aims to ensure objective, scientifically rigorous, and efficient processes to select the best new colleagues regardless of location, culture, or background. We work closely with stakeholders to ensure fair decision-making and support the hiring of world-class talent. We lead an effective hiring ecosystem to deliver talent acquisition excellence, leveraging data for evidence-based decisions and weaving behavioral science into our selection process, in collaboration with our Hiring Leadership team.

We seek exceptional entry-level candidates with a psychology-based degree and an outstanding academic record from high school. Relevant experience from university coursework, internships, or a first job in a talent team is preferred. You will learn to implement hiring strategies that drive high performance and contribute to our talent agenda.

The ideal candidate will have an analytical mindset, curiosity to integrate data for insights using SQL or Python, and the ability to prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced environment. Strong self-motivation, excellent communication skills for working with senior stakeholders, and a passion for understanding human decisions and behaviors are essential. An interest in technology platforms and automation to improve processes is also valued.

Location: This role is remote within the EMEA region.

The role entails

1. Learning candidate assessment via behavioral interview techniques.
2. Understanding psychometrics in the workplace.
3. Improving process and documentation efficiencies in hiring.
4. Contributing to analytics-driven projects for successful hiring outcomes.
5. Building stakeholder relationships to design and implement solutions for complex problems.
6. Gaining knowledge of systems and platforms to support hiring inquiries.
7. Supporting ticket and channel questions, understanding processes.

What we are looking for in you

• Exceptional academic record from high school and university, with a degree in psychology or related field.
• Strong analytical skills, proficiency in SQL, and knowledge of Python and statistical analysis is a plus.
• Exposure to talent topics through coursework, internships, or first jobs.
• Passion for technology, demonstrated through experience or interest.
• Results-oriented with project management skills to plan and deliver objectives.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills.
• Driven, ambitious, and curious about innovations in talent.
• Willingness to travel internationally 2-4 times per year for company events.

Nice-to-have skills

• Advanced psychometrics theory.
• Understanding of intrinsic motivation.

What we offer colleagues

We offer competitive worldwide compensation, annual reviews, bonuses, and benefits aligned with our values. Our distributed work environment includes biannual in-person team sprints, a USD 2,000 annual learning budget, recognition rewards, holiday leave, parental leave, Employee Assistance Programme, and travel opportunities.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneer in open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally and set high standards for excellence. Most colleagues work remotely, fostering a future-oriented, innovative work culture.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We promote diversity and inclusivity, ensuring fair consideration for all applicants regardless of background or identity.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industry: Software Development