Full-Time

Trust & Safety Specialist

Escalations

Updated on 12/17/2024

Instawork

Instawork

1,001-5,000 employees

Connects businesses with vetted hourly workers

Consulting
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$90k - $100kAnnually

+ Equity in the form of stock options

Mid

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid position with in-office requirements.

Category
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
SQL
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 4+ years of experience in operations, compliance, or Trust & Safety, preferably in a two sided marketplace
  • Experienced with developing and administering quality programs in a complex operation
  • Strong executive presence and experience with briefing C level audiences
  • Available to work a non-traditional schedule (e.g. weekends)
  • Experience communicating with external stakeholders, such as clients or law enforcement
  • Strong analytical skills, including working with data to solve business problems
  • Process driven individual with a proven track record of developing and implementing new processes and identifying opportunities to improve or build on existing processes
  • Ability to focus and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Optional Qualifications include: Proficiency in SQL and experience using analytics tools (Excel, Mode), or experience drafting and publishing policies and/or help center articles
Responsibilities
  • Investigate safety incidents and follow through to resolution across all stakeholders
  • Conduct objective, unbiased, thorough evidenced-based investigations
  • Manage escalated support tickets, communicating clearly and consistently with the professionals and partners using our platform
  • Develop subject matter expertise on Instawork’s Community Guidelines and terms of service
  • Prioritize responses based on urgency and severity
  • Identify opportunities to improve our operational workflows and policies
  • Learn and master multiple internal systems
  • Use data to gather and communicate facts

Instawork connects businesses with over 5 million vetted short-term, seasonal, and temp-to-hire workers through its online platform. This platform addresses the challenges businesses face in finding hourly workers, which traditional staffing agencies often struggle with. Instawork's intelligent matching system efficiently pairs businesses with suitable workers from its extensive database, ensuring that only reliable candidates are presented. The company has a rigorous vetting process that contributes to a high demand for its workers, with 93% of businesses wanting to rehire them and a low 2% no-show rate. Businesses can view worker profiles and experience before they pick up shifts, and those looking for full-time employees can also search and hire from Instawork's database. The company generates revenue by charging businesses for its services, and its importance grew during the pandemic, reinforcing its market position.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$144M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

62%
Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Post-pandemic demand for flexible work solutions boosts Instawork's market position.
  • Acquisition of Able Jobs enhances platform capabilities and global reach.
  • Expansion into Phoenix and Savannah captures regional demand for flexible staffing.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from platforms like Wonolo and Bluecrew may dilute market share.
  • Integration challenges from Able Jobs acquisition could disrupt services.
  • Expansion into new markets may strain resources and lead to inefficiencies.

What makes Instawork unique

  • Instawork offers an automated matching solution for hospitality professionals and businesses.
  • The platform connects businesses with over 5 million vetted short-term and seasonal workers.
  • Instawork's intelligent matching system ensures high demand and low no-show rates.

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