Vice President of People, Taskrabbit
$260-300k
+Bonus
Outsourcing marketplace for everyday tasks
Job no longer available
Outsourcing marketplace for everyday tasks
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$260-300k
+Bonus
1001+ employees
Company mission
To transform lives, one task at a time, by connecting millions globally with trusted Taskers every year.
Role
Who you are
- We’re looking for talented, entrepreneurially minded and data-driven people who also have a passion for helping people do what they love
- At least 10+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with a minimum of 3+ years in senior leadership roles, including experience managing large, diverse global teams
- Proven track record of successfully leading HR functions in high-growth, global organizations, ideally in a fast-paced or technology-driven environment
- Strong business acumen with the ability to align people strategies with organizational goals and metrics
- Deep understanding of global HR practices, organizational development, talent management, compensation, and employee relations
- Expertise in driving cultural transformation, employee engagement, and building a diverse and inclusive workforce
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels of the organization
- High emotional intelligence and the ability to foster trust and navigate complex relationships in a global and multicultural environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, drive results in a fast-changing environment, and lead large-scale change initiatives
What the job involves
- We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Global Vice President of People to lead and shape our global People strategy
- This role reports to the CEO and will be responsible for defining and executing the people vision across all business regions, ensuring alignment with our organizational goals, culture, and growth objectives
- As a key member of the senior leadership team, the VP of People will drive transformative initiatives that build a high-performance culture and create an inclusive and empowering employee experience across all levels of the organization
- Lead the development and execution of a global people strategy that aligns with the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic goals
- Serve as a trusted advisor and partner to the CEO, executive team, and senior leaders on all people-related matters, including workforce planning, organizational design, leadership development, and employee engagement
- Build and drive a global talent strategy that attracts, develops, and retains top talent across multiple regions
- Develop strategies inclusive of the changing work environment where AI will be a key factor in HR strategy, talent management, and organizational development and how teams are developed across the organization
- Cultivate a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture that reflects the company’s values and drives employee engagement
- Oversee the development of programs that enhance employee well-being, work-life balance, and overall experience, from onboarding to career development
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, ensuring DEI is embedded in all people programs and initiatives globally
- Oversee the design and implementation of talent management programs, including performance management, leadership development, succession planning, and career growth initiatives
- Drive a culture of continuous learning and development across the organization, ensuring employees have the tools and resources to succeed in their roles and grow within the company
- Lead the development and execution of strategies to build strong leadership pipelines at all levels, with a focus on developing future leaders
- Work closely with the finance and senior leadership teams to design and implement competitive, fair, and equitable compensation strategies, including base salary, incentives, benefits, and rewards programs
- Ensure that global compensation practices are aligned with local market conditions while promoting internal equity and alignment with company values
- Provide oversight to all global HR operations, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations across different regions and countries
- Lead global workforce planning and analytics, using data to inform key people decisions, anticipate workforce trends, and drive business outcomes
- Optimize HR technologies, tools, and systems to streamline operations and improve overall efficiency in people-related processes
- Utilize AI to analyze trends and predict workforce needs, including turnover, skill gaps, and future hiring requirements, enabling more strategic workforce planning
- Lead aspects of organizational change, ensuring that employees are effectively supported through transitions and transformations
- Manage crisis response or significant organizational changes, ensuring clear communication and maintaining employee trust and engagement
- Build, inspire, and mentor a high-performing global HR team, providing strategic direction and professional development opportunities to drive team success
- Foster collaboration across the People function to ensure a cohesive and unified approach to people strategy
Application process
- We have a thoughtful and interactive interview process that includes an initial recruiter phone screen and several video-based interviews with our hiring teams
Our take
Back in 2011, TaskRabbit took full advantage of a growing trend - that technology enables consumers to do more commerce in their homes than ever before. Its marketplace connects users to "Taskers" that can perform virtually any role customers require, such as heavy lifting and cleaning.
TaskRabbit's product is diverse, with the potential to enter any commerce sector in the world. In 2017, the company was acquired by IKEA, which gave it the resources to undergo a data-driven European expansion which included launching in Germany and France, as well as increasing services in densely-populated UK areas.
By developing internationally, while also emphasising its offerings as a delivery service, the company has set itself up on the world stage. Having continued to grow and expand its offerings, TaskRabbit remains a key player in the gig economy, with every sign that it will continue its successes into the future.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jul 2012
$14m
Dec 2011
$19.2m
Total funding: $33.2m
Company benefits
- Remote first and highly connected
- Employee-covered health care
- 401k with match
- Flexible PTO
- Paid holidays & recharge weeks
- Wellbeing allowance and free access to HeadSpace and Spring Health
- Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and reproductive health assistance
- Speaker series, career paths, and an annual education allowance
- IKEA discount, Taskrabbit credit, and productivity stipend
Company HQ
Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Ania Smith
(CEO)Several years of experience in leadership at companies like Expedia, Uber, Airbnb and Walmart.
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