Senior Recruiter, Grindr
Executive
$160-215k
+equity and bonus. Salary dependent on location
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2+ days a week in office
Social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people
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Social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$160-215k
+equity and bonus. Salary dependent on location
More information about location
2+ days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To connect queer people with one another and the world.
Role
Who you are
- 6+ years in full-cycle recruiting (mix of external executive recruiting and in-house at a growing, tech-focused organization)
- Demonstrate a strategic mindset on moderately complex projects and align strategies with company and team goals
- Willingness to roll up sleeves, build necessary tools and processes independently, and thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment
- Based in one of Grindr’s hubs (SF or LA)
- We’ll really swoon if you have
Desirable
- Experience recruiting at a similarly sized public or late-stage company
- 2+ years of experience at a top tiered Executive Recruiting firm
- Familiarity with the user community
What the job involves
- Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for roles ranging from mid-level to executive, across Technical and non-technical teams. This includes sourcing, managing candidate pipelines, and interview preparation for both candidates and hiring teams
- Collaborate closely with leaders and hiring managers across the business to develop a deep understanding of their portions of the business, formulate talent profiles and hiring strategies, structure interview processes and serve as a strategic thought partner
- Develop and improve upon candidate experience in order to ensure all candidates go through a standardized interview process and ensure Grindr is able to continue to attract top talent
- Source candidates through creative channels and proactively manage and build a talent pipeline
- Meticulous ownership of assigned requisitions in Greenhouse in order to allow for accurate candidate assessment and data collection
- Collect, analyze, and share feedback and actionable insights to continuously enhance our hiring process here at Grindr. You'll have the opportunity to identify areas for improvement and streamline scheduling efficiency
Our take
Grindr stands out as one of the foremost dating platforms, recognized for its role in fostering connections within the LGBT+ community. Initially conceived as a dating app tailored to gay men - an innovative concept at its inception - the company has evolved to embrace a broader spectrum of identities, proudly positioning itself as "the world's largest social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people".
Offering a complimentary version alongside premium subscription tiers like "Grindr Xtra" and "Grindr Unlimited", Grindr follows the familiar model of many social and dating applications, Despite facing competition from platforms such as Jack'ds and Scruff, Grindr maintains its prominence within the market. However, the platform has encountered significant scrutiny regarding users' privacy, an issue that continues to spark controversy and debate.
In the dynamic landscape of digital connections, Grindr's evolution from a niche dating service to a comprehensive LGBT+ networking hub underscores its enduring relevance. As it navigates the challenges of privacy concerns amidst fierce competition, Grinder remains a pivotal space for individuals to forge meaningful connections and cultivate community within the LGBT+ space.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
32% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jan 2016
$93m
LATE VC
Total funding: $93m
Company benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees
- 401k Matching (up to 6%)
- Flexible PTO, sick-time, holidays, and two company wide shut-down weeks + an annual travel and leisure stipend
- Equity for all employees
- Monthly lifestyle stipend for food and wellness as well as fully catered onsite breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Workshops, community projects, and legendary company parties
- Gender Affirmation Fund for transgender and gender non-conforming employees
- Queer-inclusive health benefits including LGBTQ consultative healthcare and expanded HRT shipped directly to employees in eligible states
- Monthly commuter stipend to get you to and from the office on in-person collaboration days
Company values
- Authentically Queer: Diverse, sex-positive, grounded in and advocating for the queer community
- 0 Feet Away: We’re our users, and our users are at the center of everything we do
- Looking for Right Now: Working together, inclined to action, making moves right now for a better future
- Into Exploration: Exploring ourselves, our identities, our communities, and the world
Company HQ
West Hollywood, Los Angeles
Articles
Leadership
George Arison
(CEO, not founder)Former Product Manager at Google. They are a founding member of Shift. They took over the role of CEO at Grindr from Jeff Bonforte in October 2022.
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