Head of Talent Science

The Role We are looking for an experienced researcher to lead our Talent Science team and Skills Evaluation Lab . You will: Lead a team of experts in personnel selection, talent management, and learning and development Partner with internal cross-functional stakeholders to advise on best practices from Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology research, and disseminate thought leadership to elevate the voice of the team Act as a strategic partner and SME in talent assessment and learning and development to external client stakeholders Ensure that scientific rigor and Talent Science perspectives are represented in strategic directions, product roadmaps and development, and client work  Plan and conduct research studies related to job analysis, standardized testing, assessment validation, and learning and development The Company CodeSignal empowers you to discover and develop the skills that will shape the future. Wherever you are on your skills journey—whether you're aiming to level up or building the next great team—CodeSignal’s skills assessments and AI-powered learning tools are designed to meet you there and get you where you need to go. #GoBeyond with CodeSignal. Some of our recent accomplishments include: Becoming an Industry Leader in G2's Technical Screening Software Category, 2022 Winning BuiltIn Best Places to Work: Small Companies in SF 2022 award Getting Certified as a Best Place to Work 2021-2022 Raising $50M in our Series C led by Index Ventures in 2021 Raising $25M in our Series B led by Menlo Ventures in late 2020 Coming in at #3 on SaaS Mag’s “SaaS 1000” list in 2020 What makes a Signalite? Signalites are the incredible people who make up CodeSignal’s global team. We believe every Signalite should be given the context to understand decisions, the freedom to act independently, and the responsibility to do what’s right. These principles build upon each other to drive motivation, speed, innovation, and a results-oriented, high-performing culture. We believe that culture is not just about principles, but also behaviors. This belief can be seen and felt in everything we do as Signalites. Day-to-Day   Lead the Talent Science team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning Collaborate with senior leadership, providing them with actionable insights and recommendations on company strategies and directions Lead and drive strategic conversations with external clients, understanding their organizational challenges and offering research-backed solutions Articulate and support the business value of I-O research, including job analysis, psychometrics analyses, validation, and adverse impact studies, to internal and external stakeholders Manage research projects by allocating team bandwidth based on individual skill sets and availability, ensuring efficient execution and balanced workloads Drive and support effective collaborations across multi-disciplinary research, product, engineering, and client-facing teams Stay updated with the latest research in I-O psychology, and integrate new methodologies and tools into the team's practices Stay updated with the latest legal landscape of talent assessments Support career development for the Talent Science team Basic Qualifications  Master’s degree in I-O Psychology or closely related field (i.e., social psychology, cognitive psychology, human resource management, human development, people analytics, etc.) or professional designations (i.e., SHRM-CP, PHR, etc.) 5+ years of applied research experience in personnel selection, talent management, and/or learning and development 2+ years of experience leading research teams Demonstrated experience in consulting with clients on personnel selection and talent management practices, such as: Deep expertise in assessment design and validation, including: Proficiency in experimental research and survey methodologies Proficiency in communicating technical information to technical and non-technical audiences across written and verbal formats Proficiency in leading complex research projects with multiple stakeholders from beginning to end Expertise in legal and regulatory guidelines around employment selection procedures and tools Adaptable, creative, and thrives in a fast-paced work environment Preferred Qualifications PhD in I-O Psychology or closely related field (i.e., social psychology, cognitive psychology, human resource management, human development, people analytics, etc.) or senior professional designations (i.e., SHRM-SCP, SPHR, etc.) 8+ years of applied research experience in personnel selection, talent management, and/or learning and development 3+ years of experience leading research teams Proven experience in providing thought leadership and consultation to educate and influence key stakeholders Experience with large-scale standardized assessment/testing programs Experience articulating the downstream business impact of research and data-driven recommendations Experience partnering with product developers and engineers to implement research-backed solutions into products Experience interpreting findings/results from statistical analysis such as Adverse Impact Analysis, Regressions, HLM, Factor Analysis, Item Analysis Expertise in developing and evaluating training, learning, and development programs or products  Experience in talent acquisition technologies and technical hiring Experience working remotely with teams distributed across the globe Why you'll Love the Job Driving innovation in both talent assessment and L&D industries Having substantial influence on the company’s strategies and execution Leading research initiatives with direct product implications Growing, guiding, and mentoring a team of interdisciplinary researchers Partnering with people teams in leading organizations in the tech space Why You’ll Love CodeSignal    💰  Competitive salaries based on local market and 401k match    🩺  Medical, dental, and vision insurance    🥳  Team activities and get-togethers to connect with your fellow Signalites    🏝  Unlimited PTO and remote-first work policy    📚  Continuous learning with educational reimbursements provided    💻  Hardware is provided - laptop, mouse, keyboard, headset, and company swag    💙  A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join a fast-growing SaaS company Salary Projection In accordance with local regulations in jurisdictions where CodeSignal may hire, we are projecting an annual base salary in the range of USD $120,000 - $180,000. This range is based on San Francisco benchmarks and encompasses all seniority levels eligible for this position. Offer packages often contain additional compensation in the form of commission or performance bonuses, equity, and/or benefits. Offers are awarded on an individual basis and are subject to factors such as, without limitation, a candidate’s level of experience, growth trajectory, and local labor market. Employees' compensation is reviewed and adjusted regularly.