This is a hybrid role based in our San Francisco office and will require you to be in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
What’s so interesting about this role?
This person will be responsible for the daily operations of HR systems, benefits, payroll, and compliance, ensuring that all processes are aligned with organizational goals and regulatory standards. This role requires a strong foundation in HR operations, payroll processing, and benefits administration, combined with a strategic mindset. You will collaborate closely with the Head of People and cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and provide a high level of service to our employees.
What’s the job?
- Oversee and manage HR systems (HRIS) to ensure data accuracy, integration, and ease of use.
- Act as the primary contact for HRIS system maintenance, updates, troubleshooting, and support.
- Lead benefits administration, including open enrollment, employee inquiries, and vendor management.
- Manage payroll processing, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll for all employees.
- Coordinate with finance to oversee payroll funding, deductions, tax filings, and reconciliation processes.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to HR administration, benefits, payroll, and employee records.
- Manage day-to-day HR operations, including employee records, onboarding/offboarding, and policy updates.
- Collaborate with finance and payroll providers to address payroll-related inquiries and ensure seamless processes.
- Provide data and reports to leadership on HR operations, payroll metrics, benefits utilization, and system performance.
- Assist in developing and updating company policies, handbooks, and procedures to reflect best practices.
- Identify and implement best practices in HR operations, benefits, payroll, and administration to support company growth.
What we'll love about you
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in HR operations, benefits, payroll, or systems management.
- Expertise in HRIS systems and payroll systems, with experience in workflow and integration management.
- Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations, with proven experience in payroll processing and reconciliation.
- Proven experience in benefits administration, including vendor management, compliance, and reporting.
- Strong understanding of HR compliance, labor laws, and best practices.
- Excellent organizational skills with a detail-oriented approach to HR administration.
- Proficiency in data reporting tools (e.g., Excel, HRIS reporting) and payroll metrics.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Passionate about creating an inclusive, employee-focused workplace and supporting an engaging employee experience.
We’ll really swoon if you have any of:
- Experience juggling multiple projects across different verticals
- Experience with Bamboo HR (HRIS) and ADP (payroll system)
What you'll love about us
- Mission and Impact: Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. Your role will impact the lives of millions of LGBTQ+ people around the world. Through our success, we are making a world where the lives of our community are free, equal, and just.
- Family Insurance: Insurance premium coverage for health, dental, and vision for you and partial coverage for your dependents.
- Retirement Savings: Generous 401K plan with 6% match and immediate vest in the U.S.
- Compensation: Industry-competitive compensation and eligibility for company bonus and equity programs.
- Queer-Inclusive Benefits: Industry-leading gender-affirming offerings with up to 90% cost coverage, access to Included Health, monthly stipends for HRT, and more.
- Additional Benefits: Flexible vacation policy, monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, and commuting, breakfast/lunch provided onsite, and yearly travel & leisure stipend.
About Grindr
Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. With more than 13.5 million monthly active users, Grindr has become a fundamental part of the LGBTQ+ community and is charting a path to make the world more free, equal, and just. Since 2015, Grindr for Equality has advanced safety, health, and human rights for millions of Grindr users and the global LGBTQ+ community in partnership with more than 100 community organizations in every region of the world.
Our next evolution is underway as a public company that continues to grow and build meaningful experiences for our users. From social issues to product innovations, we're setting audacious goals for our community and the business, and leveraging the latest tech stacks and a culture of engineering excellence to make it happen. At the heart of our work in this new chapter is a shared set of operating principles centered around cultivating curiosity, thinking big, setting and expediting our ambitious goals, and growing through iteration; all while keeping our users #1.
Grindr is headquartered in West Hollywood, California, with offices in the Bay Area, Chicago, and New York.With a track record of strong financial performance and plans for continued headcount growth, we’re building a team of talented, passionate, and open-minded people who want to disrupt the dating app space, innovate products, and advance LGBTQ+ culture. Come be a part of this exciting journey with us.
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#LI-Hybrid
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.
Bay Area Base Pay Range
$110,000—$130,000 USD
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What We Do
With more than 13.5 million monthly active users in virtually every country in the world, Grindr has grown to become a fundamental part of the LGBTQ+ community since its launch in 2009. The company continues to expand its ecosystem to enable gay, bi, trans, and queer people to connect, express themselves, and discover the world around them.
Since 2015 Grindr for Equality has advanced safety, health, and human rights for millions of Grindr users and the global LGBTQ+ community in partnership with more than 100 community organizations in every region of the world.
Grindr is headquartered in West Hollywood, California, with offices in the Bay Area, Chicago, and New York City. The Grindr app is available on the App Store and Google Play.
Why Work With Us
More than just a digital space to meet, Grindr also executes successful initiatives aimed at advancing LGBTQ+ issues including equality, social justice, health, and more. Behind the grid, Grindr is an inclusive and passionate community of thinkers, innovators, leaders, and most importantly, doers.
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