About OJO

OJO envisions a world where everyone has what they need to own a home. We know that homeownership is one of life’s most complex decisions and access to trusted advice and expertise can be the difference-maker. Through the fusion of machine intelligence and human expertise, we meet people wherever they are in their home journey to provide deeply personalized guidance and support. 

Our intuitive technology learns each individual’s needs and preferences to provide a tailored experience whether they’re buying, selling, or managing their home as an asset. We then help them to move forward when the time’s right — with support, knowledge, and confidence.

From our network of top-rated agents we’ll match homebuyers and sellers with the expert who can best support their specific journey. We introduce agents and loan officers to consumers at just the right time, and underpin the connection with tools and insights to ensure a best-in-class experience.

As part of our team, you’ll help create the experiences that help level the playing field in real estate, so that all people — regardless of race, class, or gender — can experience the gateway to wealth and the security that home provides. 

As the Manager of Learning & Diversity, you’ll use your experience to execute OJO’s mission to create an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive, grow, and lead at OJO. You will work in concert with OJO’s leadership and develop a deep understanding of what is most important to effectively educate our new and current team members to become successful in their roles at OJO.  As the leader of Learning & Diversity, you will play an integral role in creating OJO’s core learning programs; you will collaborate with all teams and functions to ensure we are building our programs, policies, and products through the lens of DEI.

The ideal candidate will have experience working cross-functionally, ideally with multiple departments & and all levels of leadership, and possess outstanding project management and communication skills. They should also be a strategic self-starter with a strong background in human resources, DEI, and implementing company-wide programs using data to consistently drive program development and improvements.  

Location: This role will be based in the US, ideally from Austin, TX, San Mateo, CA, or Minneapolis, MN.

What you’ll do with us:

• Research, develop, recommend, and execute creative strategies to foster the organization’s strategic diversity & learning goals.
• Create a robust communication strategy for DEI & Learning to enhance OJO’s recruitment, engagement, and team development strategies.
• Act as the liaison between leadership, employees, and the community related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Manage the DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion) Taskforce which includes facilitating and directing monthly meetings and agendas, scheduling meetings, researching ideas and solutions, and managing/assigning responsibilities and duties to members.
• Procure & maintain the allocated budget for DEI & OJO’s core L&D Offering.
• Develop/establish training programs for OJO’s core offering; including OJO orientation training, Manager Development, Compliance, Mentor & Intern Programs, and other core L&D offerings. 
• Collect and analyze statistical data to evaluate the company’s population in accordance with diversity standards and goals and publish quarterly/semi-annual scorecards.
• Partner with recruiting leaders & compensation teams to develop inclusive and fair recruitment & compensation strategies that will ensure fair and equitable practices.
• Review current practices and policies, assessing and analyzing the extent to which they support or hinder the company’s diversity goals
• Train and coach leadership involved in employee development efforts.

What we need from you:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong presentation skills.
• Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives, and design and implement effective training programs. 
• Ability to work effectively & collaborate with cross-functional business partners.
• Possess strong knowledge of HR policies and procedures including local, state, and federal compliance.
• Experience working with leadership in developing DEI & learning programs .
• Experience working with outside vendors, negotiating contracts, and maintaining positive vendor relationships.

What do we have to offer?

● You get to work with the best of the best

● A collaborative, respectful environment where your voice will always be heard

● Competitive Salaries 

● Equity 

● Unlimited/Open PTO Policy

● Dog-Friendly Workplace 

● Commuter Stipend or Free Parking 

● Optimum Workspace Subsidy

● 70% Coverage of Employee and Dependent Health Premiums 

● Promote from Within Philosophy 

● Volunteer Program 

● Many More – We have a whole team dedicated to making OJO an awesome place to work! 

Our Team

With offices all over the world, our award-winning work environments blend meaningful impact and employee satisfaction. We have offices in Austin, Texas; Minneapolis, Minnesota; San Mateo, California; Chicago, Illinois; Toronto, Ontario; and Vieux Fort, St. Lucia.

OJO has received multiple workplace awards, including Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology, Inc. Best Workplaces, and Austin Business Journal’s Best Places to Work. Every person at OJO has a significant impact on our evolving product, team, and culture, which is why we hire the best technical, creative, and operational minds.

Virtual Life at OJO

At OJO, we care and listen deeply to the needs of our team to ensure they are comfortable and have the necessary tools to be productive while working from home during the pandemic. We strive to allow a balance and separation between home and work life, and provide support and a flexible working schedule so that employees are able to focus on what’s important to them. The leadership team at OJO has decided that we will work from home indefinitely. As safety allows, offices will open and employees will have the option of accessing them to work. We will continue to monitor and respond to COVID-19 proactively, while adhering to safety precautions provided by medical leadership.

OJO is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. Therefore, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.