People Operations Lead, Grindr

• Proven experience in consulting & startups: You have worked at a top consulting firm and scaled people operations in a high-growth, fast-paced startup
• 5+ years in People Ops, Talent Management, or Organizational Development, focusing on building and optimizing high-performance cultures
• Obsessed with talent density: You understand how to identify, nurture, and retain A+ players while ensuring low performers don’t slow the team down
• Strong leadership and coaching ability—you can influence executives and managers to drive people-first decision-making
• Analytical & data-driven approach to performance, engagement, and talent development
• Relentless drive for excellence—you set an extremely high bar and don’t settle for mediocrity

• Grindr (NYSE: GRND) is seeking an outstanding People Operations Lead who will increase talent density by driving talent management, leadership development, employee life cycle management, and engagement
• This role is pivotal in ensuring that only the best talent joins and thrives at Grindr, creating an environment where top performers can grow, be challenged, and do the best work of their careers
• Design and implement a best-in-class continuous performance management system that drives accountability and continuous improvement
• Work closely with leadership to identify, attract, and retain only top-tier talent while ensuring low performers are either developed or transitioned out
• Partner with hiring managers and recruiters to create clear success profiles for every role, ensuring a rigorous approach to performance expectations
• Build a data-driven approach to measuring and improving individual and organizational performance
• Create and execute high-impact learning and development programs that support a culture of excellence
• Partner with managers to enhance leadership capabilities, providing coaching, mentorship programs, and structured feedback loops
• Implement succession planning strategies to ensure continuous leadership pipeline development
• Own the entire employee life cycle, from onboarding to exit, ensuring a frictionless and high-impact experience
• Build and optimize people processes that retain top talent and drive productivity
• Develop and implement data-driven engagement strategies, using pulse surveys, retention analytics, and employee feedback
• Foster an intensely high-performing culture while ensuring employees feel deeply engaged and motivated

• 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

Total funding: $93m

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".