Employee Experience & Events Manager, Grindr

• 5 – 7 years of experience in employee experience, event planning, or workplace operations
• 4 – 5 years of direct event planning experience, ideally in a corporate or tech environment
• 1 - 2 years of people management experience
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects across events, office logistics, and recognition programs
• A people-centric approach with a passion for building inclusive, engaging workplace cultures
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and an ability to anticipate needs before they arise
• Strong communication and vendor management skills

Desirable

• Grindr (NYSE: GRND) is seeking an outstanding Employee Experience & Events Manager to elevate the workplace experience and ensure that our employees feel engaged, connected, celebrated, and supported
• This role will drive a culture of connection and belonging by executing high-impact employee events, overseeing office operations, and managing recognition programs that make Grindr an exceptional place to work
• In this role, you will own company-wide events, office management for our San Francisco and Palo Alto locations, and will develop / lead the execution of our employee experience strategy in coordination with our Head of People Operations
• This position balances hands-on execution with strategic oversight, ensuring that every employee touchpoint – from onboarding to anniversaries to major company events, is thoughtfully designed and flawlessly executed
• Develop and implement a company-wide Employee Experience Playbook that defines what it feels like to work at Grindr
• Implement and manage employee recognition programs, including birthdays, work anniversaries, milestone celebrations, and special gifts
• Guide and support office managers across multiple locations, ensuring a consistent and high-quality workplace experience
• Oversee swag programs, ensuring selection, procurement, and distribution of different swag types in alignment with company branding and employee needs
• Own the planning, coordination, and execution of company-wide events, including company and team-wide retreats, offsites, and all-hands gatherings
• Manage special occasion & local in-office events (e.g., happy hours, team-building activities, themed office events). Responsible for hosting the SF & PA in-office events
• Work cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution of events, from ideation to vendor coordination, logistics, and post-event feedback