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Full-Time

VP – People Operations & Insights

Posted on 10/22/2024

Pinterest

Pinterest

5,001-10,000 employees

Visual discovery and bookmarking platform

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$300k - $450kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

San Francisco, CA, USA

Preferred location near one of the US Hubs (e.g. San Fran, NYC, Seattle). Not eligible for relocation assistance.

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in operations leadership, HR insights, and analytics
  • Proven track record of success in developing and implementing HR programs, policies, and initiatives
  • Strong problem-solving skills and analytical
  • Excellent Interpersonal and clear communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate, problem solve, develop strong relationships, influence significant decisions
  • The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in People leadership, with a focus on operational excellence, data analytics, and technology.
Responsibilities
  • Act as a strategic partner to the Pinterest executive leadership team, People Leadership Team and the CPO to develop, enhance and implement a comprehensive, future focused strategy and philosophy for data, insights, analytics, HR technology, and operations, that aligns with Pinterest’s strategy, driving greater insights.
  • Lead and inspire a high-performing team of data scientists, analysts, HR technology specialists, and operations professionals.
  • Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement across the organization.
  • Streamline and enhance HR operations to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
  • Develop and implement standardized processes and best practices for HR operations and data management.
  • Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve operational performance.
  • Leverage technology to enable innovative and automated solutions that drive scale and efficiency in operations and spend.
  • Develop comprehensive data, insights and reporting strategy that support strategic decision making as well as global workforce trends on organizational health.
  • Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to provide actionable insights that support business objectives.
  • Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
  • Identify and prioritize key data projects and initiatives that can drive business value and efficiencies.
  • Lead the development and deployment of advanced analytics solutions to solve complex business problems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into analytical projects and deliver key insights.
  • Monitor and report on the performance of analytics functions and their impact on business outcomes.
  • Drive the selection, implementation, and optimization of HR technology solutions.
  • Ensure seamless integration and functionality of HR technology to support HR processes and enhance the employee experience.
  • Stay updated on emerging HR technology trends and innovations, recommending new tools and systems as necessary (AI).
  • Partner with executive leadership and key stakeholders to understand business needs and align data, analytics, and HR technology strategies accordingly.
  • Communicate complex data insights, analytics results, and technology capabilities to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and impactful manner.
  • Build strong relationships with external vendors and partners to leverage technology and data innovations.
  • In partnership with People Leadership Team and COE leaders, help build and lead technology product roadmap and prioritized implementation of people initiatives. Oversees management of the digital knowledge management system, ensuring optimal employee engagement and successful implementation of People projects and programs.

Pinterest is a social media platform designed for users to discover and save ideas across various interests, such as recipes, home decor, and fashion. Users can create collections of visual bookmarks, called "pins," which are organized into themed boards. The platform primarily generates revenue through advertising, offering promoted pins that appear in users' feeds and search results, targeted based on user interests and behaviors. Additionally, Pinterest earns income through affiliate marketing by driving traffic to retailers' websites. What sets Pinterest apart from its competitors is its unique visual discovery engine, which helps advertisers connect with consumers actively seeking inspiration. The goal of Pinterest is to connect users with ideas and products that inspire them.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.9B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

27%

2 year growth

38%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Pinterest's commitment to ESG initiatives, as highlighted in its 2024 Impact Report, enhances its brand reputation and appeal to socially conscious users and investors.
  • Collaborations with brands like Pacsun and the introduction of new features like video-sharing for boards indicate strong growth potential and increased user engagement.
  • The development of AI-powered advertising tools, such as personalized background generation, positions Pinterest as a leader in innovative ad solutions.

What critics are saying

  • The recent data leak incident could undermine user trust and lead to potential legal and financial repercussions.
  • The competitive landscape of social media is intense, with platforms like Instagram and TikTok potentially overshadowing Pinterest's unique offerings.

What makes Pinterest unique

  • Pinterest's visual discovery engine uniquely positions it as a platform where users actively seek inspiration, unlike other social media platforms that focus on passive content consumption.
  • The platform's targeted advertising model leverages user interests and behaviors, providing highly relevant ads that enhance user engagement and advertiser ROI.
  • Pinterest's integration of AI for background generation and video-sharing features demonstrates its commitment to innovation and staying ahead of social media trends.

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Benefits

Flexible and generous vacation and holidays

Global year-end paid company holiday closure

Comprehensive mental and physical health benefits for you and your family

Retirement plans that allow for tax savings

Fitness offerings

Personal and professional development resources

Adoption support, paid parental leave, egg freezing (in the US) and other family building benefits

Discounts and perks

Meals and snacks in the office