In-house Search Lead

Canonical; London; Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech company is seeking an In-house Search Lead to transform hiring practices and connect performance outcomes to talent acquisition. This role involves developing search strategies, coaching senior leadership, and utilizing data analytics to streamline hiring processes. With a remote-first approach, you will collaborate globally while promoting diversity and inclusion in hiring. Join a forward-thinking firm that values continuous improvement and offers a unique opportunity to impact organizational success through effective talent selection.

Benefits

Annual learning and development budget

Generous holiday policy

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities for global travel

Qualifications

• Experience in headhunting within the Technology industry.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends and patterns from data.

Responsibilities

• Developing search strategies to facilitate smooth talent pipelines.
• Coaching senior leadership teams to improve hiring outcomes.

Skills

Headhunting

Behavioral Interviewing

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Psychometric Assessments

Education

Bachelor's in Psychology

Master's in Psychology

Tools

Greenhouse ATS

LinkedIn Talent Modules

Thomas International

Job description

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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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across sectors. We are a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and few office-based roles. Teams meet 2-4 times a year in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. As a remote-first tech company, we attract many applicants. Our unique hiring process empowers our Hiring Leadership team to lead talent selection, supported by our Talent Science team, which ensures effective, objective, and scientifically rigorous hiring practices. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a team transforming organizational hiring by connecting performance outcomes to talent acquisition.

Our Talent Science team aims to follow objective, rigorous, and efficient processes for selecting the best talent globally, regardless of location, culture, or background. We collaborate with stakeholders to ensure proper decision-making and that our hiring model attracts world-class talent. Our team oversees hiring, promotes best practices, and provides deep analytical insights to enable optimal talent selection.

We are seeking an experienced search consultant to teach our senior executives how to source talent for senior leadership roles. Your key skills will include:

1. Professional experience in identifying and approaching senior leadership talent within the Technology industry, either from a professional search firm or an in-house search function.
2. Experience training senior stakeholders in headhunting techniques.
3. Proficiency with tools used for market mapping and future talent identification.
4. Ability to conduct behavioral interviews using competency-based and psychometric assessments.
5. Strong analytical skills to identify trends and patterns from data.
6. An excellent academic background, including a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology or a related field, with a good level of Math at high school.

Location: EMEA - Home-based.

The role involves:

• Developing search strategies to facilitate smooth talent pipelines.
• Coaching senior leadership teams to improve hiring outcomes and talent attraction.
• Driving talent analytics to provide real-time insights and streamline hiring processes.
• Conducting behavioral interviews to gain insights into motivations and behaviors.
• Building relationships with global stakeholders to meet hiring goals, monitor activities, and ensure process consistency.
• Considering employer branding and candidate experience.
• Seeking continuous process improvements.
• Promoting diversity and inclusion by removing unconscious bias from hiring and sourcing strategies.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in headhunting within the Technology industry, either from a reputable executive search firm or in-house.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and developing their ability to identify and engage passive talent.
• Knowledge of psychometric assessments.
• Experience conducting and training others in behavioral and competency-based interviews.
• Academic background with a Bachelor's or Master's in Psychology or related fields and a good level of Math.
• Strong data analysis skills and proficiency with LinkedIn talent modules.
• High personal organization, ability to work remotely effectively, and willingness to travel 2-4 times a year for up to two weeks.

Other skills you may bring:

• Advanced analytical and statistical analysis skills.
• Experience with tools like Greenhouse ATS, Thomas International, and DISC profiling.
• Knowledge of psychometric validity and reliability metrics.

What we offer colleagues:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
• Annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
• Generous holiday, maternity, and paternity leave policies.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunities to travel and meet colleagues globally.

About Canonical:

Canonical is a pioneering open source tech firm, publisher of Ubuntu, and a leader in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and have been remote-first since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently and develop new skills.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusivity.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales

Industries

• Software Development