Staff Human Resources Business Partner, Thumbtack

Commercial

$173.5-249.5k

Salary dependent on US location

Senior and Expert level
Remote in US
Thumbtack

Local services marketplace app

Be an early applicant

Thumbtack

Local services marketplace app

1001+ employees

B2CB2BMarketplaceHome improvementConstruction

Be an early applicant

$173.5-249.5k

Salary dependent on US location

Senior and Expert level
Remote in US

1001+ employees

B2CB2BMarketplaceHome improvementConstruction

Company mission

Thumbtack's mission is to help homeowners care for their homes, all the way from minor retouching to fundamental remodelling projects.

Role

Who you are

  • We’re looking for someone who’s humble yet fiercely driven, ownership-oriented, and who can effortlessly give and receive feedback with grace and authenticity
  • 7+ years of progressive global HR experience, including leadership roles managing HR professionals ideal
  • Experience supporting both strategic and frontline teams (e.g. Sales, Success, Customer Service, Business Development, Commercial Ops) in fast-paced, dynamic environments
  • Deep expertise in performance management, employee relations, organizational development, and change management
  • Strong influencing skills and executive presence, with a track record of driving change, communicating effectively, and navigating complex org dynamics
  • Known for building trust at all levels, facilitating tough conversations, and fostering inclusive, values-aligned workplaces through a data-informed approach.

Desirable

  • Experience in both private and public companies
  • Experience supporting teams within a global organization
  • A background in scaling organizations in fast-paced, dynamic environments, especially within virtual or hybrid work models

What the job involves

  • The People Team’s vision is to power the success of the business through the success of our people
  • We strive to build a top place to work through our values-driven culture and virtual-first working model, to enable Thumbtack’s success with our high-impact team and to prepare for the future by building scalable infrastructure
  • Join us to be part of an impact-oriented team that believes in the power of its people and actively fosters an environment where you can learn and grow, while building the future
  • As our Staff, HRBP at Thumbtack supporting our Commercial Team (Sales, Success, Customer Service, Business Development, Partnerships and Commercial Operations) you’ll be stepping into a role that’s pivotal in guiding and executing on our people strategy within a global context
  • This is a full-time role providing dedicated support to the leadership of the Commercial team, including VPs, Directors, and Managers
  • As part of this role, you’ll temporarily manage a team of two HRBPs in the Philippines for 12 months during a maternity leave
  • Our broader HRBP team, which you’ll be a key part of, includes talented individuals across the US, Canada, and the Philippines, all working together to shape our company’s culture and Future of Work vision
  • Reporting to our Director, People Business Partner - Commercial, you’ll provide strategic HR leadership and ensure our people strategy comes to life within your area of focus
  • Business & Strategic Leadership: Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, particularly the Commercial leadership team. You’ll bring your knowledge of functions like Sales, Success, Customer Service, Business Development and other operational and frontline teams to the table, advising at the intersection of business and talent strategy and influencing key decisions related to team health, performance, organizational design and workforce planning
  • Employee Relations Expertise: Handle a large number of employee issues across different countries, including US/CAN, and the Philippines. Balance legal regulations with addressing tough situations, while finding solutions that benefit both employees and the company
  • Change Management: Change is constant, and you’ll be the one helping your team navigate it smoothly. You'll lead and support other HRBPs in managing complex organizational changes, navigating ambiguity, and driving clarity and alignment by providing practical solutions in dynamic environments
  • Team Leadership and Development: You’ll be a part of a team of business-oriented HRBPs who are committed to making a real impact. Your leadership style should foster a culture of ownership, where everyone feels empowered to take charge of their work. You’ll encourage open, honest feedback—because that’s how we grow—and you won’t shy away from pushing the team to reach new heights
  • Operational Excellence: You’ll oversee the execution of HR programs that are tailored to Thumbtack’s unique needs, ensuring our HR programs are not just implemented, but executed with excellence
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Data is your friend. You’ll guide your team in turning numbers into insights, and those insights into actions that make a difference. Focusing on scalability and impact, you’ll make sure we’re always refining and optimizing our strategies
  • Culture and Employee Advocacy: You’ll be a champion for Thumbtack’s culture, ensuring our values aren't just talked about, but lived every day. Lead by example and make sure your team does the same with their client groups
  • Collaborate Across People Team: You’ll work hand-in-hand with others on the People Team to create and execute strategies that make Thumbtack a place where people want to work. You’ll partner with teams like Recruiting, DEI, OD, and Total Rewards, to develop and implement integrated People strategies that support Thumbtack’s business objectives with a people-first approach

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Insights

Top investors

-5% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Company benefits

  • Parental leave
  • Health insurance
  • Community matters | Sure, our ways of connecting have changed. But we haven’t missed a beat, from virtual concerts to “TTversary” celebrations to weekly catch-ups
  • Always be improving | We bring out the best in our colleagues — and our product — by pushing each beyond what we believe we’re capable of. We give honest feedback, even when it’s hard
  • Wellness is a way of life | We promote balance with generous PTO and company-wide holidays — and find our centers every Wellness Wednesday with yoga featuring a Thumbtack pro
  • A worthy mission | In a world where tech is often seen as eroding good jobs, we’re helping small business owners thrive. Our product makes entrepreneurship accessible to everyone
  • Driven by our values | Our values are the compass by which we make all our decisions. Each one matters: Lead with why, Make it count, Own it, Choose teamwork, and Say what you mean
  • Plus, amazing benefits | All the benefits you’d expect, plus a few more: generous parental and fertility benefits, $1800 for Thumbtack services per year and a $1200 remote work stipend
  • Virtual-first working model coupled with quarterly in-person events and Camp Thumbtack
  • 20+ company-wide holidays including two week-long shutdowns
  • Libraries (collaborative workspaces) in San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Toronto, and Manila
  • Cell phone and WiFi reimbursements
  • Subscriptions and Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being

Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)

Jun 2021

$275m

LATE VC

Jul 2019

$150m

SERIES F

Total funding: $699.4m

Our take

ThumbTack is a local services marketplace app that pairs customers with skilled professionals. Instead of simply searching for a professional, users provide ThumbTack with details of the job they need completing and the professionals then pitch their services to the potential customer using credits. ThumbTack makes its money by charging the professional for these credits.

It positions itself as something a little different in a saturated local services space that is dominated by companies like Angie’s List, TaskRabbit, Yelp, eBay, and Amazon. It also focuses on a broad range of professionals, from traditional home services like electricians and painters to photographers, personal trainers, and birthday party magicians.

The COVID-19 pandemic saw a boost in business for ThumbTack as more people stayed at home and made changes to their properties, increasing the demand for home professionals. In fact, after 2019, the company doubled in value to $3.2 billion with its 2021 raise. Now its updated app has 30 new features, and the company is partnering with the likes of trade-powering platform and Unicorn ServiceTitan, indicating Thumbtack's sustained sway in the market.

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