**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 will bring an exceptional track record of driving communication 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 internal and external communication programs, including both traditional models and assessing new & cutting-edge opportunities across channels 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 have a pulse on the competitive landscape 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 on a mission to empower everyone’s next move. Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estate Better 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/) , and Sotheby's International Realty® (https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng) The Anywhere portfolio includes franchise and brokerage operations as well as national title, settlement, and relocation companies and nationally scaled mortgage origination and underwriting joint ventures.  Supporting approximately 1.5 million home transactions in 2021, Anywhere is focused on simplifying, digitizing and integrating the real estate transaction for all consumers, no matter where they may be in their home buying and selling journey.  With innovative products and technology, Anywhere fuels the productivity of its approximately 196,200 independent sales agents in the US and approximately 136,400 independent sales agents in 118 other countries and territories. **At Anywhere Real Estate, diversity fuels success – for our company, for our employees, and for our industry.** We strive to be a top destination for diverse talent, committed to creating a culture of belonging that empowers everyone’s next move. **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 diversity** – respecting backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and beliefs. We develop our diverse talent base – through increasing representation in executive key leadership roles with actions including mentorship programs and partnerships with real estate associations that promote diversity and inclusion. Read more about our company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in our annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report (https://assets.website-files.com/633f08923c4c519693723aa5/63f7690462db639dcd8b18de\_Anywhere%20CSR%20Report%202022.pdf) . You’ll find our commitment to diversity reflected in our achievements: + Recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies since 2011. + Anywhere has also been designated a Great Place to Work since 2019. + Recognized by Fortune as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies. + Honored by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Employers for Diversity and Top Female Friendly Companies. With a diverse employee population, we know we will succeed together and move real estate to what’s next. We hope you’ll join us. 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