About the team

Zillow, the top real estate website in the U.S., is building an on-demand real estate experience. Whether selling, buying, renting or financing, customers can turn to Zillow to find and get into their next home with speed, certainty and ease.

About the role

As the Director of Engagement & Belonging, you will lead the strategy, team, and mechanisms responsible for ensuring Zillow Group’s end-to-end talent processes and programs are equitable, inclusive, and overall conducive to Zillow’s strategic priorities, mission, and values.

Central to Zillow’s priorities, mission, and values is the need to grow and sustain greater diversity, engagement, and performance across our teams. As the E&B Director, you’ll lead initiatives and partner across the People Organization to ensure Zillow’s Talent Strategy is proactively positioning us to attract, retain, develop, and enhance the performance of top talent from around the world. You’ll do this by bringing:

1) High proficiency and experience in the field of global HR

2) Deep subject matter expertise on DEIB theory, practice, and progress

3) Servant-leadership and coaching mentality for your direct reports.

Initiatives and workstreams you will lead in your first 12 months include:

Design and implement mechanism to seed and sustain DEIB strategy across Zillow’s talent processes and programs, on an ongoing basis DEIB capability-building as part of Executive Development and for People Org Leaders, HRBPs, and program owners Design and lead consistent method for DEIB goals and measurements within Org Health program, Zillow Group Engagement Survey, executive and manager assessments, and other employee data programs Zillow Group’s DEIB in Global Cloud HQ Playbook Zillow Group’s Employee Resource Group (ERG) three-year operational roadmap

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategies and action plans to achieve cross-functional and enterprise-wide objectives. Ensure alignment with Zillow's overall mission and goals.

Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse, highly engaged, and high-performing team. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.

Project Oversight: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of key projects owned by your team. Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners. Act as a key liaison between E&B and other teams across Zillow.

Performance Management: Monitor and evaluate the People Success Department’s performance. Implement continuous improvement processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Budget Management: Develop and manage the departmental budget. Ensure financial resources are allocated effectively to support strategic priorities.

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.

In California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $167,900.00 - $268,100.00 Annually. This base pay range is specific to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC and may not be applicable to other locations.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location.

Who you are

• Experienced People Leader: Proven track record of leading and developing successful teams in a global, virtual environment

• Experienced Business Leader: Proven track record of leading complex, enterprise-wide programs and initiatives end-to-end

• Strategic Problem solver: Ability to use research, collaboration, and cognitive skills to identify root cause, get to real needs, think at multiple levels of detail and scope, and assess risks

• Effective Communicator: Excellent verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills across multiple channels and in multicultural contexts. Able to adjust communication style in alignment with different audiences, needs, and modalities.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex qualitative and quantitative data, use data to make informed decisions. Strong problem-solving skills.

• Collaborative: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build trusting relationships with partners.

• Innovative: Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.

• Love of Learning and Teaching: This role requires ongoing learning and study to stay current, and a talent and appreciation for teaching people at all levels and through various modalities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience working in fields of Human and Talent Development, Culture, Communications, or Psychology, with at least five years in a leadership role and at least three years in formal DEIB role.

• Deep knowledge and high proficiency in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) principles and practices.

• Demonstrated experience leading change among executives and senior leaders.

• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and team leadership.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and negotiate with partners at all levels.

Get to know us

Zillow is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.

As the most-visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates help movers find and win their home through digital solutions, first class partners, and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences. Millions of people visit Zillow Group sites every month to start their home search, and now they can rely on Zillow to help make it easier to move. The work we do helps people get home and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making home a reality for more and more people.

Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction are supported by a deep-rooted culture of innovation, our passion to redefine the employee experience, a fundamental commitment to Equity and Belonging, and world-class benefits. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages as well as parental leave, family benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. We’re also setting the standard for work experiences of the future, where our employees are supported in doing their best work and living a flexible, well-balanced life. But don’t just take our word for it. Read recent reviews on Glassdoor and recent recognition from multiple organizations, including: the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index, and TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Applicants who receive job offers from Zillow Group will be asked to sign a Proprietary Rights Agreement which includes confidentiality, intellectual property assignment, customer and employee non-solicitation, and non-competition provisions. If you are contacted for a role at Zillow Group and wish to review a copy of the Proprietary Rights Agreement prior to receiving an offer, you may request a copy from your Recruiter.