Talent Scientist – Graduate Lead

About the role

Canonical is seeking a Talent Scientist to lead its graduate hiring initiatives in Kampala. The role combines partnership building with academic institutions, data‑driven talent analytics, and a scientific approach to recruitment.

Key responsibilities

• Build partnerships with leading academic institutions to raise awareness of graduate opportunities.
• Create compelling propositions to attract top talent to Canonical.
• Drive talent analytics and provide real‑time insights to streamline hiring processes.
• Conduct in‑depth behavioural interviews and deliver actionable insights.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders, monitor hiring activities and ensure consistency across processes.
• Review and optimise hiring tools and processes, working with external platforms to maximise ROI.
• Champion diversity and inclusion by removing unconscious bias from recruitment.

Required profile

• Academic background (Bachelors or Masters) in Psychology or a people‑focused discipline.
• Experience hiring talent in the technology sector, especially for graduate programmes.
• Data‑driven mindset with ability to generate measurable outcomes using SQL.
• Familiarity with psychometric assessments and their interpretation.
• Proven ability to conduct behavioural and competency‑based interviews and train stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and self‑motivation to work remotely.
• Willingness to travel for company events a few times a year.

Required skills

• SQL
• Greenhouse
• Superset
• Thomas International
• DISC assessments