Executive Search Lead - Technology

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Canonical offers a global, remote first culture with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries. Our Talent Science team focuses on scientifically rigorous hiring processes to select the best talent worldwide.

Overview

We are looking for a Talent Scientist to lead initiatives that empower our senior executives to source and attract senior leadership talent. The role involves developing search strategies, coaching leadership, driving talent analytics and ensuring diversity and inclusion in hiring.

Responsibilities

• Develop a search strategy for our business and ensure headhunted talent moves smoothly through the pipeline.
• Coach senior leadership teams to drive hiring outcomes, enabling them to become experts at attracting exceptional talent.
• Drive talent analytics to provide real time insight using SQL or Python to identify trends in data.
• Conduct in depth behavioural interviews to reveal motivations and behaviours.
• Build key relationships with global stakeholders, monitor hiring activities, drive results and maintain consistency in operational processes.
• Seek continuous improvement on hiring processes and outcomes.
• Champion diversity and inclusion, remove unconscious bias and align sourcing strategy with inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Professional headhunting experience from an executive search firm or in house search function within the technology industry.
• Understanding of psychometric assessments.
• Strong analytical skills using SQL or Python, and proficiency in LinkedIn Talent Modules.
• Experience conducting behavioural, competency based interviews and training stakeholders.
• Academic background: Bachelors or Masters in Psychology, People, or related subject and strong maths skills from high school.
• High level of personal organisation for remote work.
• Willingness to travel to company events 2 4 times a year, up to two weeks each.

Other Skills You May Bring

• Advanced analytical and statistical analysis of data sets.
• Experience with tools such as Greenhouse ATS, Thomas International, and DISC profiling.
• Knowledge of psychometric validity and reliability metrics.

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with twice yearly in person team sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards and performance driven bonus.
• Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company events.

Location

EMEA - Home based.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.