Remote Talent Scientist - Graduate Lead (Data-Driven Hiring)

Canonical; Remote; ZAR 1 256 000 - 1 508 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm is seeking a Talent Scientist - Graduate Lead for its Cape Town office. This role involves advancing the graduate hiring strategy through partnerships with universities and data-driven recruitment practices. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background in psychology, experience in hiring within the tech sector, and a passion for scientific hiring. It offers a remote work environment, competitive compensation, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Personal learning and development budget

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Priority Pass with lounge access

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Psychology or related field.
• Experience in graduate hiring within the tech sector.
• Familiarity with behavioural and competency interviews.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with academic institutions for graduate recruitment.
• Drive talent analytics to improve hiring decisions.
• Conduct behavioural interviews to assess candidates effectively.

Skills

Data-driven mindset

Proficiency in SQL

Experience in hiring technology industry talent

Behavioural interview techniques

Knowledge of psychometric assessments

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Psychology or related discipline

Tools

Greenhouse

LinkedIn

Superset

Thomas International / DISC assessments

Job description

A leading tech firm is seeking a Talent Scientist - Graduate Lead for its Cape Town office. This role involves advancing the graduate hiring strategy through partnerships with universities and data-driven recruitment practices. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background in psychology, experience in hiring within the tech sector, and a passion for scientific hiring. It offers a remote work environment, competitive compensation, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.