Carmen Amara

5 out of 5

Human Resources Executive & Chief People Officer at Yelp Inc.; Former VP of Global People Operations at eBay; Expert on Remote Work

Austin, TX, USA
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Carmen Amara Biography

Amara is a human resources executive and chief people officer at Yelp Inc., where she leads the company’s people operations with an emphasis on building an inclusive, high-performing workforce. She has more than 20 years of experience in human resources, supporting employees and global organizations in talent acquisition, employee engagement and organizational development. Amara holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and international relations from Colby College, an MBA in international business from Bentley University, and a certificate in executive coaching from Columbia University.

Amara’s career includes leadership roles at Home Depot, eBay and Yelp. At Home Depot, she served as human resources director, providing strategic direction for operational and corporate functions. Before joining Yelp, she was vice president of global people operations and development at eBay. Her experience spans business partner and executive leadership roles, giving her a broad perspective on business strategy and human resources management.

At Yelp, Amara has overseen the company’s transition to a remote-first organization, emphasizing data-driven approaches to workplace flexibility and employee feedback. She has explored the effects of remote work on parents, caregivers and people with disabilities, as well as its impact on business outcomes. Under her leadership, Yelp reported increases in applicant pools for sales and administrative roles and a reduction in time to fill positions.

Amara has shared her insights on the future of work through the “Redefining Work” podcast, the HR Leaders podcast and The Talent Economy Podcast. Her discussions have covered remote work, data-driven decision-making, employee well-being and Yelp’s workplace initiatives.

As a keynote speaker and industry expert, Amara addresses human resources, communication, business leadership, teamwork, team building and female leadership. She translates organizational challenges into actionable, human-centered strategies that help leaders navigate the evolving workplace. At Yelp, she oversees talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management and leadership development, helping foster a productive and positive work environment.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/28/2026.

Carmen Amara Videos

Ep 156: Shifting to Remote-First With Yelp Chief People

Ep 156: Shifting to Remote-First With Yelp Chief People

In this episode of Redefining Work Yelp Chief People Officer Carmen Orr discusses her career path starting at Yelp during the pandemic.

Redefining Work: Carmen Whitney Orr on the Impact of Remote Work

Redefining Work: Carmen Whitney Orr on the Impact of Remote Work

In this clip from the Redefining Work podcast, Yelp Chief People Officer Carmen Orr discusses the benefits of becoming a remote-first business.

How Yelp's Fully Distributed Team is Changing the Game | Carmen ...

How Yelp's Fully Distributed Team is Changing the Game | Carmen ...

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