Senior HR Generalist

This is a hybrid role based in our Chicago office and will require you to be in office Tuesdays and Thursdays.

What’s so interesting about this role?

Here at Grindr, we work each day to build a better, safer, and more equitable world for the global queer community and we are looking for a Senior Human Resources Generalist to support our growth and culture across the company. This highly cross-functional role will be a founding pillar of a small but mighty people team, and you’ll work closely with colleagues focused on people operations, recruiting, finance, legal, and IT/security, as well as our amazing employee base and managers. You will act as a trusted team member to execute on a wide range of employee related topics.

What’s the job?

1. Serve as the go-to resource to resolve day-to-day employee questions and be responsible for discerning issues that need escalation.
2. Manage our immigration program to support recruitment and ongoing immigration activities for our existing employees.
3. Manage employee leaves of absence.
4. Collaborate in the design and implementation of core HR programs and play a key role in the implementation of such programs, including new hire onboarding, offboarding, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives.
5. Develop and implement knowledge management and communication efforts to support the adoption and engagement of programs among managers and employees.
6. Develop and update HR policies and procedures to align with legal requirements and industry best practices.
7. Assist with and at times lead process improvement initiatives within the HR team and with cross-functional teams (e.g., employee exit interviews, internal transfers, leaves of absence, etc.).
8. Assist with and at times lead engagement initiatives in the local office.
9. Other projects as needed.

What We'll Love About You

1. You have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and minimum of 5+ years experience working in Human Resources, People Operations, or as an HR Generalist.
2. You have worked at a tech company or in a similarly fast-paced environment.
3. You have experience in Employee Relations and coaching managers through complex issues.

We’ll really swoon if you have:

1. You exercise strong judgment and independently take appropriate action within defined HR policies and procedures.
2. You independently recognize and create opportunities for process/program improvement.
3. You have a track record of improving and streamlining programs and processes.
4. You apply learnings from previous experiences to future opportunities.
5. Nothing gets past you and your extreme attention to detail.
6. You’re a ruthless prioritizer that thrives in a fast-paced environment.
7. You are a voracious learner interested in building broad People Operations expertise.
8. Knowledge and expertise in multiple People Ops program areas.

What You'll Love About Us

1. Mission and Impact: Grindr is the world-leading LGBTQ social networking service. Your role will impact the lives of millions of LGBTQ people around the world.
2. Multiple Locations: We currently have offices in LA, NYC, and Chicago, and are hiring someone for this role to be based ideally in Los Angeles.
3. Family Insurance: Insurance premium coverage for health, dental, and vision for you and partial coverage for your dependents.
4. Retirement Savings: Generous 401K plan with 6% match and immediate vest in the US.
5. Compensation: Industry-competitive compensation and eligibility for company bonus and equity programs.
6. Queer-Inclusive Benefits: Industry-leading gender-affirming offerings with up to 90% cost coverage, access to Included Health, monthly stipends for HRT, and more.
7. Additional Benefits: Flexible vacation policy, monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, and food, one-time home-office setup stipend, and company-sponsored events.

About Grindr

Grindr is the world’s largest dating app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people. With around 13 million monthly active users, Grindr has become a fundamental part of the global LGBTQ community, and we take pride in empowering our users to connect, express themselves, and discover the queer world around them.

Our next evolution is underway as a newly public company looking to expand and continue to build meaningful experiences for our users. From social issues to original content, we’re blazing innovative paths with impact for our community, all while leveraging the latest tech stacks and striving for engineering excellence. At the heart of our work in this new chapter is a shared set of core values: openness and exploration, a bias for action, and strong support of the LGBTQ community.

With a track record of strong financial performance and plans for continued headcount growth, we’re looking to build a team of talented, passionate, and open-minded people who believe in our mission, align with our values, and are excited to work at the intersection of innovative technology and social impact. Come be a part of this exciting journey with us.

Grindr is an equal-opportunity employer

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Grindr is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role will also be eligible for equity, benefits, and a company bonus program.

Base Pay Range: $95,000—$120,000 USD