Senior Manager Compensation Analyst

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 all 3,143 U.S. counties
• 75 million+ projects started on Thumbtack
• About 4 million customers in the last 12 months
• Pros earn billions on our platform
• About 10 million 5-star reviews for our stellar pros 
• 1000+ employees and $3.2 billion valuation (June, 2021) 

About the People Team

As a People Team, our purpose is to drive the success of the business through the success of our people. Our ambition is to be known as the most impactful, innovative and effective People Team in tech. We seek inspiration in our employee value proposition: Imagine what we’ll build together. We push the boundaries of what People teams can achieve through bold ambition, innovation and creativity. We couple that innovative spirit with execution prowess and operational excellence in order to drive transformational change. Finally, we believe that because business and people outcomes are inextricably linked, leaders must be accountable to both. In other words, people outcomes must be Leader Led and People Team enabled. For every process, philosophy and program that we build, we hold all leaders accountable and collaborate with them through deep partnerships across the business.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Sr. Director of HR Operations and Compensation and partnering with the Sr. Manager of Compensation, you will be part of the team responsible for equity and broad-based compensation philosophy, policy, and process at Thumbtack. You will assist in crafting and implementing pay structures and compensation models, contribute to budgeting and cost modeling, evaluate and benchmarking positions, and support and lead various compensation-related projects. This position plays a crucial role in optimizing processes, identifying opportunities, and aiding in data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research, development, and administration of a compensation program that matches Thumbtack’s needs
• Apply your expertise in quantitative analysis and the presentation of data to see beyond the numbers and help inform, influence, support, and execute our business decisions
• Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and metrics, and monitor the integrity and validity of the data reported
• Analyze trends in the compensation market and build intelligence through reporting
• Responsible for compensation survey participation and analysis
• Responsible for conducting market reviews, determining recommendations, and maintaining compensation data in Thumbtack systems
• Provide support as needed on creation of Compensation Committee materials

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.

• 5+ years of strong analytical experience and 2+ years of Compensation consulting experience 
• Ability to perform well within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment that requires working on multiple projects at once, without compromising quality and service levels
• Demonstrated ability to partner and collaborate with cross-functional teams and multiple business stakeholders
• Strong problem solving skills required to research, analyze and troubleshoot data, process and workflow issues and the initiative to take action and surface existing gaps
• Fully proficient in Excel/Google Sheets, including experience building analyses and models
• BS/BA in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline

Bonus points if you have

• Knowledge of VBA, as it relates to Excel and its object model, or programming/scripting experience
• Experience with Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation
• Experience in other Analytical functions
• Enjoys learning new things, seeking out greater responsibilities and driving best practice beyond assigned “scope of responsibility.”

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