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Join Thumbtack and revolutionize home management with your data science expertise in a vibrant, growth-driven environment
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Remote, Ontario
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Thumbtack is an innovative and fast-growing company creating a comprehensive home management app that supports homeowners and professionals alike. As a crucial part of a $600B+ industry, the company is a fertile ground for making a significant impact, supporting local economies, and offering peace of mind to homeowners. With a nationwide reach, millions of projects initiated, and a robust valuation, Thumbtack is on a mission to shape the future of home care and is inviting passionate individuals to contribute to this journey.
- Empower Thumbtack's leaders with actionable insights as part of the People Data Science Team.
- Spearhead strategies to enhance employee engagement and recruiting analytics.
- Lead cross-functional projects and drive informed decision-making processes.
- Manage end-to-end initiatives across various People Team functions.
- Develop and maintain data pipelines and warehousing, leveraging tools like Big Query and Tableau.
- Regularly communicate key findings to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- A BA/BS degree in a quantitative field and 7+ years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in People Data Science or Analytics.
- Strong SQL, Tableau, and statistics/programming language skills.
- Excellent communication, project management, and independent problem-solving abilities.
- Experience in data pipeline management and developing Recruiting KPIs is a plus.
Thumbtack supports a virtual-first working model with generous benefits and a culture that emphasizes diversity and mental well-being. Learn more about life at Thumbtack by visiting their blog and LinkedIn page. Candidates seeking a meaningful and dynamic role in data science are encouraged to apply, regardless of whether they meet every single requirement.
A home is the biggest investment most people make, and yet, it doesn’t come with a manual. That's why we’re building the only app homeowners need to effortlessly manage their homes — knowing what to do, when to do it, and who to hire. With Thumbtack, millions of people care for what matters most, and pros earn billions of dollars through our platform. And as one of the fastest-growing companies in a $600B+ industry — we must be doing something right.
We are driven by a common goal and the deep satisfaction that comes from knowing our work supports local economies, helps small businesses grow, and brings homeowners peace of mind. We’re seeking people who continually put our purpose first: advocating for pros and customers, embracing change, and choosing teamwork every day.
At Thumbtack, we're creating a new era of home care. If making an impact and the chance to do good inspires you, join us. Imagine what we’ll build together.
Thumbtack by the Numbers
- Available nationwide in every U.S. county
- 80 million projects started on Thumbtack
- 10 million 5-star reviews and counting
- Pros earn billions on our platform
- 1000+ employees
- $3.2 billion valuation (June, 2021)
About the People Data Science Team
The People Data Science Team is charged with empowering leaders and stakeholders across Thumbtack to make informed decisions about our most valuable resource, our people. We work on a broad spectrum of high-impact projects, from employee engagement to recruiting analytics, all in service of the business and our employees.
About the Role
The Lead Data Scientist will spearhead analyses that shape People Team strategy and execution. Collaborating closely with People Team members and business leaders, they will design and analyze key questions, define and track success metrics, conduct research, propose new analyses, and support their teams in achieving their OKRs. This high-impact, and high-visibility role involves working alongside senior leaders to drive change and promote a culture of informed decision-making. You'll have the opportunity to explore a broad range of topics within People Data Science, rather than being confined to a single area.
- Use data and insights to tell a story about our talent
- Own initiatives and programs end-to-end spanning across the People Team (including Recruiting, Talent Management and DEIB, etc.)
- Collaborate with the People Team and business leaders to understand key drivers of People KPIs, and make recommendations based on detailed analysis and a deep understanding of our business and people initiatives
- Own data pipeline and data warehousing in Big Query for People Data Science from top-to-bottom. Partner with our centralized data engineering and HR Operations teams as necessary.
- Scope and build Tableau Dashboards and other tools that will help stakeholders understand how and when they need to take action
- Communicate findings to senior leaders through formal presentations and standard management reports on a periodic (e.g., quarterly) basis.
- Drive a culture of data-informed decision-making on the People Team and beyond.
What you’ll need
If you don't think you meet all of the criteria below but still are interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box, and we're looking for someone excited to join the team.
- BA/BS degree in quantitative field such as Economics, Statistics, or Psychology
- 7+ years of experience, with at least 3 years in People Data Science/ People Analytics
- Strong written and verbal communication skills: this role will require writing content and explaining results to a variety of audiences, including senior leadership
- Strong experience using SQL to query large datasets, proficiency with Tableau and familiarity with statistics/programming languages (e.g., R, Python)
- Ability to detect and debug data anomalies in complex processes and a track record of working with business leaders to drive improvements and efficiencies
- Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and drive projects independently as well as partner successfully with cross-functional teams
- Strong prioritization and project management skills
Bonus points if you have
- Advanced degree in Economics, Statistics, or other quantitative Social Science fields
- Experience developing Recruiting KPIs
- Experience (and interest) in managing data pipelines and data warehouses
Thumbtack is a virtual-first company, meaning you can live and work from any one of our approved locations across the United States, Canada or the Philippines.* Learn more about our virtual-first working model here.
#LI-Remote
- Virtual-first working model coupled with in-person events
- 20 company-wide holidays including a week-long end-of-year company shutdown
- Library (optional use collaboration & connection hub)in San Francisco
- WiFi reimbursements
- Cell phone reimbursements (North America)
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
Learn More About Us
- Life @ Thumbtack Blog
- How Thumbtack is embracing virtual work
- Follow us on LinkedIn
- Meet the pros who inspire us
Thumbtack embraces diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law. We also will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law.
Thumbtack is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact: [email removed - click apply for more details].
If you are a California resident, please review information regarding your rights under California privacy laws contained in Thumbtack’s Privacy policy available at https://www.thumbtack.com/privacy/ .
