Opendoor

People Analytics & Automation Specialist

Opendoor • $80K — $95K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience designing and deploying AI agents or automated workflows that are actively used.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous problems and make data-driven decisions.
  • High discretion in handling confidential data and projects, with a focus on sound judgment.
  • Excellent data storytelling and communication skills for executive-level presentations.
  • Proficiency in Google Sheets and general data fluency; familiarity with SQL or Snowflake is a plus.
  • Knowledge of HRIS systems (like Rippling) and compensation survey platforms is advantageous but not mandatory.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities independently across People Operations and Talent Acquisition.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose business needs by analyzing People and Talent questions and providing actionable recommendations.
  • Design and implement AI agents and solutions for compensation and People Operations, ensuring usability and effectiveness.
  • Develop and maintain data products and dashboards that provide reliable information for strategic decision-making.
  • Oversee compensation and leveling projects, including benchmarking and scenario planning.
  • Support Talent Acquisition analytics by providing insights on compensation-related trends and data storytelling.
  • Collaborate with HRIS administrators to enhance data quality and build automations within the HR system.
  • Translate complex data into clear narratives for leadership, emphasizing decision-making clarity.
  • Proactively prepare automations and dashboards for major HR cycles ahead of deadlines.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a hands-on role focused on AI and data analytics in HR.
  • Collaborative in-office culture with a focus on teamwork and relationship-building.
  • Access to professional development opportunities in a growing field.
  • Engagement in diverse projects that impact company-wide decision-making.
  • Flexible work environment with a focus on proactive planning and execution.
Full Job Description
About the role

Opendoor's People team is scaling how we use data and AI to drive compensation strategy, recruiting operations, and overall HR decision-making. We are looking for a hands-on People Analytics & Automation Specialist to help us bridge the gap between complex data and strategic action.

This role prioritizes hands-on AI capability. We are looking for someone who has built agents and automations. Alongside that, a strong data mindset, the ability to handle confidential projects with high discretion, and a growth orientation. Compensation experience is not required, and we are open to candidates from diverse analytical backgrounds who are eager to learn it.

What you'll do

  • Business Diagnosis & Decision Support: Take ambiguous People and Talent questions, define the underlying decision and relevant metrics, reconcile incomplete or conflicting data, test competing explanations, and turn the findings into a clear recommendation for leadership.
  • AI Agents & Enablement: Design, build, and ship AI agents and AI-first solutions for compensation and People Operations that other people actually use. Apply human judgment strategically by determining where AI can act independently, where deterministic rules are safer, and where human review is essential. Validate outputs, anticipate failure modes, monitor real-world performance, and improve the solution based on what breaks and how people use it.
  • Trusted Data & Decision Support: Build and maintain the data products, dashboards, reports, and AI-enabled self-service tools that give People Operations, Total Rewards, and Talent Acquisition current, trustworthy information across headcount, leveling, compensation, open requisitions, and recruiting-funnel performance. Create clear guardrails so partners can make strategic decisions without waiting for the compensation team to answer every routine question.
  • Compensation & Leveling: Own the execution side of compensation and leveling projects, comp benchmarking, market studies, leveling structures, and equity or compensation scenario planning, using an established methodology.
  • TA Analytics Support: Act as a dotted-line analytics partner to Ariana and Talent Acquisition, helping surface insights like compensation-related offer rejections or band placement of recent hires, and supporting the TA team's own data storytelling when priorities overlap.
  • Systems & Data Quality: Work alongside the Rippling/HRIS administrator to build automations on top of Rippling and strengthen the team's data infrastructure. Validate definitions, units, currencies, joins, and comparison groups; identify missing or unreliable data; distinguish genuine business findings from data-quality issues; and clearly communicate what the available evidence can-and cannot-support.
  • Data Storytelling: Translate raw people and compensation data into clear, decision-ready narratives for leadership. This is as much a storytelling role as a data-building one.
  • Proactive Planning: Get ahead of the calendar by building and testing the automations and dashboards needed for major HR cycles (major compensation and benefits cycles, annual market study, open enrollment) before they're needed, rather than under pressure.

What you'll need

  • You have designed and shipped an AI agent or automated workflow that other people actually use. We will ask you to walk through it in detail: what you built, where you placed human approval gates, what you iterated on, and what broke.
  • Demonstrated analytical and business judgment. You can take an ambiguous problem, define the decision that needs to be made, determine what the available data can and cannot support, test competing explanations, and recommend a practical next action without waiting for someone else to structure the problem.
  • High discretion and sound judgment. This role regularly touches confidential compensation and people data, and experience managing confidential projects (financial, M&A, or similar) is more important than a specific comp title.
  • Strong data storytelling and communication skills, able to turn a data set into a clear, persuasive point for an executive audience.
  • Comfort with Google Sheets (our primary working tool for comp data) and general data/BI fluency; SQL or Snowflake experience is a plus as we build toward more automated data infrastructure, but not required today.
  • Familiarity with an HRIS (Rippling or similar), comp survey platforms (AON Radford, Mercer, or similar), and equity administration tools (Equity Edge or similar) is a strong plus, not a requirement, and can be learned on the job.
  • Ability to work independently across two sets of priorities (People Operations/Total Rewards as the primary focus, with lighter-touch support to Talent Acquisition) and to prioritize when demands compete.


Location
This role is based in one of our offices, in-person four days per week. We're looking for candidates who are enthusiastic about an in-office culture; people who want to build alongside their teammates, not from a distance.

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About Opendoor

Opendoor is an operator of an online real estate marketplace used to streamline the sales process of home buying and selling. It helps sellers to receive an offer without listing or showing their home and buyers to browse for homes on sale and instantly unlock them using the company's application that enables customers to buy and sell properties in a hassle freeway. They aim to provide a hassle-free experience for both buyers and sellers, simplifying the often complex and time-consuming process of buying or selling a home.

Opendoor Careers

Join the dynamic team at Opendoor, where innovation, leadership, and growth go hand in hand. We are currently expanding our talented team, offering a range of job opportunities that promise not only professional enrichment but also a chance to shape the future of real estate.

Work You’ll Do

At Opendoor, we are redefining the real estate industry through continuous innovation and commitment to improvement. By joining our team, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in technology and real estate, all dedicated to simplifying the home buying and selling process for everyone.

Transform Your Career

Opendoor is not just a company; it's a stepping stone to a future-proof career where your skills and passion drive your success. Our leadership is committed to nurturing your potential and supporting your growth through comprehensive training and development programs. Embrace diverse job opportunities across various domains, from technology to customer support, and climb the career ladder faster than you imagined.

Innovative Work Environment

Our culture thrives on creativity and the pursuit of excellence. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, providing a workplace where all employees feel valued and included. This environment fosters innovation and is a catalyst for professional growth.

Be Part of a Great Team

Working at Opendoor means being part of a community. Our team is our strongest asset, and we pride ourselves on a culture that supports teamwork, collaboration, and transparency. With a focus on leadership development and diversity training, we ensure that every team member is equipped to lead, inspire, and thrive.

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Whether you’re starting your career or looking to make a significant impact in your professional journey, Opendoor offers a range of positions and internships that could be perfect for you. Enhance your skills, learn from the best, and contribute to a company that’s reshaping an industry.

Benefits and Perks

At Opendoor, we understand that the well-being of our employees is paramount. That’s why we offer competitive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, employee wellness programs, and flexible working arrangements. We also provide exciting perks like company retreats, ongoing education stipends, and much more.

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Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and innovative team players who are ready to make a difference. Start your journey with Opendoor today and be a part of something big.

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Learn more about Opendoor
Market Cap
$621.2 million
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+88.3%
NASDAQ
OPEN
* Ladders Estimates

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