People Operations Lead, Grindr
$175-200k
Eligibility for company bonus and equity programs
More information about location
2 days a week in office
Social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people
Be an early applicant
Social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$175-200k
Eligibility for company bonus and equity programs
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
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
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
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 HQ
West Hollywood, Los Angeles
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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