Lead Data Scientist

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.)
• Col...