Full-Time

Sr People Tech Specialist

Posted on 12/17/2024

Pinterest

Pinterest

10,001+ employees

Visual discovery and bookmarking platform

Consumer Software
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$95.2k - $196kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Remote in USA

Hybrid role requiring in-office presence approximately two times per year.

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Requirements
  • Tech-savvy HR professional with 5 years of HR Tech experience, including progressive experience with hands-on Workday configuration in talent and performance.
  • Strategic thinker who understands the interplay of people, processes, and technology.
  • Collaborative team player eager to share knowledge and mentor colleagues.
  • Exceptional communicator who bridges the gap between business needs and technical solutions.
  • Growth-minded innovator excited to optimize and scale HR operations in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
  • Partner with stakeholders across the organization to deliver impactful tech solutions for moderately complex projects, with an emphasis on talent management and HCM.
  • Analyze business needs and translate them into innovative, efficient solutions, with a focus on clear communication and meticulous project management.
  • Design, implement, and optimize technology configurations that drive results.
  • Champion best practices in project management, ensuring clear documentation and seamless execution.
  • Empower your fellow teammates and stakeholders through knowledge-sharing, preparing training documentation and advanced support.

Pinterest is a social media platform that helps users discover and save ideas across various interests like 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 are targeted based on their interests and behaviors. Additionally, Pinterest earns money through affiliate marketing by driving traffic to retailers' websites. What sets Pinterest apart from its competitors is its unique visual discovery engine, which attracts advertisers looking to connect with users actively seeking inspiration. The company's goal is to connect users with ideas and products that inspire them.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

32%

2 year growth

43%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Idea Pins enhance user engagement with dynamic, multi-slide content formats.
  • Soniya Monga's appointment could strengthen relationships with global advertising agencies.
  • Impact Lab fosters innovation and community, potentially leading to valuable partnerships.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from niche platforms like Allrecipes could divert users and advertisers.
  • Idea Pins may struggle against established short-form video platforms like TikTok.
  • New executive appointments may lead to strategic shifts disrupting current operations.

What makes Pinterest unique

  • Pinterest's visual discovery engine offers a unique platform for creative idea exploration.
  • The platform's focus on themed boards allows personalized content curation for users.
  • Promoted pins provide targeted advertising opportunities based on user interests and behaviors.

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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

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