Director, Talent Analytics at Canonical – Lagos (Remote)

Canonical is recruiting a remote Director of Talent Analytics in Lagos to lead analytics programmes, hiring research and strategic people-data initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist team towards strategic goals, including analytics product design and execution of the roadmap.
• Connect hiring selection methods with subsequent performance outcomes and use evidence to refine talent decisions.
• Develop effective processes and frameworks for delivering the talent analytics programme.
• Coach and mentor analysts, build training materials and support professional development.
• Act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders and represent the team in the head of function’s absence.
• Communicate the organisation’s talent vision and collaborate with leadership on data-informed decisions.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a people-related discipline and at least seven years of experience in talent functions.
• Deep understanding of recruitment, selection and analytics supporting decision-making.
• Proficiency in SQL, or strong analytical abilities with Python, R, SPSS or advanced spreadsheet formulas and willingness to learn SQL.
• Exposure to business intelligence software; Superset familiarity is relevant.
• Strong people leadership, programme delivery, coaching and project-management skills.
• Excellent presentation skills for senior audiences and availability for two to four international company trips each year.

Desirable skills and benefits

• Advanced psychometrics, understanding of human motivation and experience with Superset or Greenhouse are beneficial.
• Distributed working and in-person team sessions, USD 2,000 annual professional-development budget, twice-yearly pay reviews and recognition programmes.
• 40 days of annual leave including public holidays and company holidays, parental leave, wellness support and international colleague meet-ups.