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?

• Serve as the go to resource to resolve day-to-day employee questions and be responsible for discerning issues that need escalation
• Manage our immigration program to support recruitment and ongoing immigration activities for our existing employees
• Manage employee leaves of absence
• 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
• Develop and implement knowledge management and communication efforts to support the adoption and engagement of programs among managers and employees
• Develop and update HR policies and procedures to align with legal requirements and industry best practices
• 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.)
• Assist with and at times lead engagement initiatives in the local office
• Other projects as needed

What we'll love about you

• 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
• You have worked at a tech company or in a similarly fast-paced environment
• You have experience in Employee Relations and coaching managers through complex issues

We'll really swoon if you have

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

What you'll love about us

• Mission and Impact: 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 US
• 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, and food, one-time home-office setup stipend, and company-sponsored events

About Grindr
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, New York, and Washington, D.C. 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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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