Talent Acquisition Business Partner

About ThredUp

ThredUp is transforming resale with technology and a mission to inspire the world to think secondhand first. By making it easy to buy and sell secondhand, ThredUp has become one of the world's largest online resale platforms for apparel, shoes and accessories. Sellers love ThredUp because we make it easy to clean out their closets and unlock value for themselves or for the charity of their choice while doing good for the planet. Buyers love shopping value, premium and luxury brands all in one place, at up to 90% off estimated retail price. Our proprietary operating platform is the foundation for our managed marketplace and consists of distributed processing infrastructure, proprietary software and systems and data science expertise. With ThredUp’s Resale-as-a-Service, some of the world's leading brands and retailers are leveraging our platform to deliver customizable, scalable resale experiences to their customers. ThredUp has processed over 172 million unique secondhand items from 55,000 brands across 100 categories. By extending the life cycle of clothing, ThredUp is changing the way consumers shop and ushering in a more sustainable future for the fashion industry.

Recognized on TIME Most Influential Companies of 2023,  Digiday's WorkLife 50 2023, TIME's Best Inventions of 2022, and Lattice's People Success Awards 2022.

How You’ll Make An Impact:

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at ThredUp, you will be instrumental in identifying, engaging, and hiring top-tier technical talent to drive our organization's growth and support strategic business initiatives. Reporting to the Manager of Talent Acquisition, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, helping shape and execute strategic hiring plans aligned with business needs. You'll creatively source a diverse range of technical talent across various functional areas, while focusing on attracting individuals who are deeply committed to ThredUp’s mission of sustainability and circular fashion, ensuring we build a team passionate about our purpose.

This is a full-time position based in Oakland, CA.

In This Role You’ll Get To:

• Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract and engage passive and active candidates.
• Leverage your deep industry expertise and network to identify and engage top talent across a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to technical talent—immediate hiring needs include software engineering, data science & analytics, growth marketing, etc.
• Conduct thorough interviews to assess candidates' technical skills, experiences, and cultural alignment with the organization.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and negotiating offers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, providing a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.
• Partner with cross-functional hiring managers teams to ensure seamless coordination of the hiring process, including interview panels, assessments, and feedback sessions.
• Schedule interviews, outline hiring plans, and handle other tactical recruiting tasks to ensure a smooth and efficient process.
• Commit to diversity sourcing and inclusive hiring practices, continuously seeking new ideas and approaches to attract underrepresented talent.
• Stay current on industry trends and market dynamics to provide insights on competitive hiring landscapes.
• Utilize data and analytics to track key recruitment metrics and drive continuous improvement in the recruitment process.

What We’re Looking For:

• 8+ years of Recruiting Experience and 3+ years of Technical Recruiting experience.
• Proven track record of success in Technical Recruitment. Focus on Software Engineering, Data Science and Analytics, Web Development and Front-End/Back-End Engineering, Machine Learning, Mobile App Development, Technical Leadership, UI/UX Design, Product Engineering & Design, Growth Marketing (and more!) strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with Workday Recruiting ATS a plus
• Experience developing and refining interview processes and candidate engagement strategies.
• Experience leveraging a variety of sourcing and recruiting tools.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills to close offers and secure top talent.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in recruitment practices.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and adaptable to change.
• Ability to report to our Oakland, CA office 3 days per week.

At thredUP, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays between $160,000 and $175,000, and your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Many thredUP employees also have the opportunity to own shares of thredUP stock. thredUP employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, as well as a discount when purchasing thredUP stock if voluntarily participating in thredUP’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Subject to eligibility requirements, you’ll also receive other benefits: Comprehensive medical & dental coverage, vision, 401k, life and disability insurance.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What We Offer:

• 4-day work week, with Fridays off
• Hybrid work environment: 3 days in the office and 1 day remote each week
• Competitive salary (we leverage market data)
• Many ThredUp employees also have the opportunity to own shares of ThredUp stock and are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flexible PTO (take the time you need) + 13 company holidays
• Paid Sabbatical after 3 years of full time employment
• Generous paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life and disability insurance offered
• We live by our Core Values of Transparency, SpeakingUP, Thinking Big, Infinite Learning, Influencing Outcomes & Seeking the Truth

We believe diversity, inclusion and belonging is key for our team

At ThredUp, our mission has been built on extending the lives of millions of unique clothing items. Much like our inventory, we are proud to have fostered a workplace that is one-of-a-kind. As a company focused on diversity, inclusion and belonging, we are committed to ensuring our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work every day. A unique perspective is critical to solving complex problems and inspiring a new generation to think secondhand first. Be you.

If you are a candidate with a disability and have a reasonable accommodation request for the job application process, please email [email protected] the specific details of your disability related accommodation request. This email address is reserved for candidates with disabilities only. General application inquiries will not receive a response.