Location:
This role will be based in the Greater Phoenix Area. While you’ll enjoy the flexibility of remote work, we also love to see our colleagues face-to-face! We ask you to join us at our Tempe office for 3 days a week for team collaboration and some fun. It's a chance to connect, share ideas, and maybe even grab some coffee together! Our office address is: 410 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 1600, Tempe, AZ 85288
Director of People Operations & Technology
In this position, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and optimizing the intersection of people operations and technology at Opendoor. You will lead a high-performing team and partner with key stakeholders to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and the overall employee experience across the entire employee lifecycle. This role requires a strategic leader who can drive HR technology initiatives, streamline processes, and leverage data-driven insights to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop & Execute Strategy: Define and implement a comprehensive strategy for people operations and technology that aligns with Opendoor’s business objectives.
- HR Technology & Systems Ownership: Oversee the selection, implementation, and optimization of HR technologies, including HRIS, ATS, LMS, performance management, and employee engagement platforms. Ensure seamless integration to support data integrity, reporting, and analytics.
- Process Optimization & Automation: Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency through automation and technology-driven solutions across key HR processes such as onboarding, benefits administration, performance and rewards management, and offboarding.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making: Monitor key HR metrics, analyze trends, and provide actionable insights to drive continuous improvement.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with senior leadership to align people operations initiatives with broader business priorities, ensuring an exceptional employee experience.
- Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure HR systems and processes adhere to compliance standards, data security, and industry best practices.
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of emerging HR technology trends and recommend solutions that enhance scalability, efficiency, and employee engagement.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Leadership Experience: Proven track record in a senior people operations or HR technology leadership role.
- Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of Workday and other HR systems, including ATS, LMS, and employee engagement platforms.
- Process Improvement: Experience with methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or similar frameworks to optimize processes.
- Strategic Thinker: Ability to align HR technology and operations initiatives with business strategy.
- Strong Analytical Skills: Experience leveraging HR data and analytics to drive insights and decision-making.
Collaboration & Communication: Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to drive alignment across cross-functional teams. - This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on how Opendoor scales and supports its people. If you’re a visionary leader who thrives at the intersection of HR, technology, and operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you!
Compensation
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The U.S. base pay range for this position is $146,400-$185,000 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on your qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. This role is also eligible for a company-wide bonus program and participation in the company’s equity plan. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 12 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, basic life insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
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Founded in 2014, Opendoor’s mission is to power life’s progress one move at a time. We believe the traditional real estate process is broken and our goal is simple: build a digital, end-to-end customer experience that makes buying and selling a home simple and certain.
- To learn how we are reinventing the Real Estate industry check out our website.
- Hear about our culture directly from team members by visiting The Muse.
- Discover what we are building for our customers by reading our blog.
Opendoor Values Openness
We believe that being open about who we are and what we do allows us to be better. Individuals seeking employment at Opendoor are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We collect, use, and disclose applicant personal information as described in our personnel privacy policies. To learn more, you can find the policy details for California residents here and for Canada residents here.
We’re committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Opendoor is dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative culture. We value the diverse strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds of all our employees, and believe in empowering our teams to do their best work through teamwork and building a sense of belonging and trust. Our four employee-led Opendoor Employee Resource Groups amplify diverse voices and promote collaboration and inclusion. Our focus is on attracting and retaining exceptional talent, and we believe in empowering our employees to continuously innovate and strive for 1% improvement every day. You can find more information on our Career Page.
We are committed to assisting members of the military community in utilizing their skills at Opendoor. U.S. candidates are able to review your military job classification at MyNextMove.org and apply for positions that align with your expertise.
At Opendoor, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, religious beliefs, or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].
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