Senior Data Scientist, People
Thumbtack
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $167,500 - $216,700 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Tell clear, business-relevant stories about our talent using data and insights.
- Get hands-on with AI to explore where it meaningfully improves insight generation, decision support, and experimentation.
- Design, own, and evolve the People data foundation, including pipelines and BigQuery data models, in partnership with Data Engineering and HR Operations.
- Build scalable analytics products and tools, including Tableau dashboards and AI-enabled products.
- Partner cross-functionally with People Team and business leaders to identify and scope high-impact talent questions, analyze using quantitative methods, and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Own initiatives end-to-end across the People Team (Recruiting, Talent Management, DEIB, and more).
- Foster a culture of data-informed decision-making across the People Team and the broader organization.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in quantitative field such as Economics, Statistics, or Psychology
- 4+ years of experience, with at least 1 year in People Data Science/ People Analytics
- Experience (and interest) in managing data pipelines and data warehousing
- 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)
- Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and drive projects independently as well as partner successfully with cross-functional teams
- Strong prioritization and project management skills
Benefits
- Thumbtack embraces diversity
- Equal opportunity workplace
- Accommodation for individuals with disabilities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data analysisdata pipelinesdata warehousingSQLTableauRPythonquantitative methodsdata modelinganalytics products
Soft Skills
communication skillsself-motivationproject managementprioritizationcollaborationstorytellingdecision-makinganalytical thinkingadaptabilityleadership