VP People Operations – US Remote

Lensa; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a VP of People Operations to lead a dynamic team and shape innovative strategies. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing employee experience through effective People Operations practices and leveraging cutting-edge HR technology. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in driving people operations that align with business outcomes, demonstrating strong leadership and collaboration skills. Join this forward-thinking organization and make a significant impact on the future of People Operations, ensuring excellence and efficiency across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in leading People Operations.
• Expertise in HR technology and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the People Operations team to drive efficiency and high standards.
• Develop and implement People Enablement strategies aligned with goals.

Skills

People Operations

HR Technology

Data-Driven Decision Making

Leadership

Collaboration

Agility in Uncertain Environments

Coaching Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Oracle Cloud HCM

HRIS

Job description

Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Anywhere Real Estate, is seeking professionals. Apply via Lensa today!

The Opportunity

We are looking for a seasoned and strategic leader to join our team as the VP People Operations. This role is essential in shaping and executing Anywhere’s People Technology strategy, Employee Relations, Talent Optimization, and Employee & Manager Services. You will lead a team of approximately 30 professionals, driving the evolution and execution of our People Operations practices. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring efficiency, excellence, and exceptional results across enterprise-wide People strategies.

Our Ideal Profile

Our ideal candidate will bring an exceptional track record of driving people operations and people technology strategy deeply connected to business outcomes and leading a high-performing People Operations function to drive exceptional results.

You are comfortable leading in uncertain environments and can be agile to adjust priorities and outcomes as needs dictate. You are hungry and curious to find new and better ways to deliver best-in class people operations programs, including assessing new & cutting-edge technologies and have a pulse on the evolving people operations landscape.

You will bring a proven track record in developing and implementing People Strategies, with a focus on the creation and implementation of a People Operations Roadmap. You will lead a team of 30 to ensure Anywhere builds enterprise–wide People Operations strategies and delivers programs that elevate our end-to-end employee experience journey.

Come shape the future of People Operations at Anywhere Real Estate!

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy:

• Lead the People Operations team to maintain efficiency and high standards through guidance, development, and assistance.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and the ability to influence and inspire others at all levels of the organization.
• Exhibit confidence and composure in high-pressure situations, making decisive and impactful decisions, backed by data.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and development for leaders and their teams.
• Supervise the implementation of essential talent programs, HRIS strategy and execution, support for managers and employees, and employee relations.
• Collaborate with key leaders across the organization, including People Enablement, Finance, Technology, and Legal, to address talent and business needs.

Operational Excellence & Technology Integration

• Develop and implement People Enablement (PE) strategies and programs that align with organizational goals and promote high performance.
• Leverage strong prioritization and planning skills to manage competing priorities and deliver results within established timelines.
• Align resources to high-impact initiatives that support enterprise and people function goals, ensuring standardization and streamlined practices.
• Emphasize automation and technology integration, especially generative AI, for seamless, customer-focused delivery.

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Use data and metrics insights to ensure excellent customer service, adherence to service level agreements, and continuous improvement of self-service processes.
• Establish and monitor KPIs and SLAs for solution support, driving accountability and continuous improvement.
• Set clear objectives, implement accurate tracking and reporting systems, and regularly report progress to ensure alignment with business goals.

Experience & Qualifications

• 10-15 years’ experience & proven track record of leading and evolving People Operations practices in fast-growth, dynamic environments.
• Expertise in HR technology, ideally Oracle Cloud HCM, and leveraging generative AI and other cutting-edge technologies.
• Experience in managing operational people operations functions and executing effective technology strategies tied to business results.
• Strong coaching skills and a customer-obsessed mindset. Ability to use data to assess and optimize current vs. future state.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across various departments.
• Excellent prioritization and planning skills.

Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (http://www.anywhere.re/) (NYSE: HOUS) is moving real estate to what’s next. Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estateBetter Homes and Gardens Real Estate (https://www.bhgre.com/) ,Century 21 (https://www.century21.com/) ,Coldwell Banker (https://www.coldwellbanker.com/) ,Coldwell Banker Commercial (https://www.cbcworldwide.com/) ,Corcoran (https://www.corcoran.com/) ,ERA (https://www.era.com/) , andSotheby’s International Realty (https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng) , we fulfill our purpose to empower everyone’s next move through our leading integrated services, which include franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses, as well as mortgage and title insurance underwriter minority owned joint ventures. Anywhere supports nearly 1 million home sale transactions annually and our portfolio of industry-leading brands turns houses into homes in more than 118 countries and territories across the world.

At Anywhere, we are empowering everyone’s next move – your career included. What differentiates us is our scale, expertise, network, and unique business model that positions us as a trusted advisor throughout every stage of the real estate transaction. We pursue talent – strategic thinkers who are eager to always find a better way, relentlessly focus on talent, obsess about growth, and achieve exceptional results. We value our people-first culture, which thrives on empowerment, innovation, and cross-company collaboration as we keep moving the world forward, together. Read more about our company culture and values in our annual Impact Report (https://anywhere.re/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2024-Impact-Report.pdf) .

We are proud of our award-winning culture and are consistently recognized as an employer of choice by various organizations including:

• Great Place to Work
• Forbes World’s Best Employers
• Newsweek World’s Most Trustworthy Companies
• Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Companies

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