About Grindr

Since launching in 2009, Grindr has grown into the world’s largest social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people. We have millions of daily users who use our location-based technology in almost every country in every corner of the planet.

Today, Grindr proudly represents a modern LGBTQ+ lifestyle that expands into new platforms. From social issues to original content, we continue to blaze innovative paths with a meaningful impact for our community. At Grindr, we create a safe space where you can discover, navigate, and get zero feet away from the queer world around you.

As of June 2020, Grindr has new owners with a track record of multiple successful Bay Area start-ups. The new leadership is demonstrating a renewed commitment to creating an experience for users that is safe, fun, and productive, as well as a positive & uplifting company culture in which everyone can be their best selves. At the heart of Grindr’s mission in this new chapter is a shared set of core values including transparency, accountability, experimentation (failing fast), and strong allegiance to the LGBTQ+ community.

What’s so interesting about this role?

We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and process-oriented Head of Recruitment to lead  Grindr’s current TA processes, programs, systems, and operations to position us for rapid growth. The successful candidate will also get to “scratch their advocacy itch” by leading Grindr’s Diversity, Equity, and Belonging efforts.  

What’s the job?

The priorities for this role are to:

• Overhaul our TA engine. Use your experience to develop scalable and data-driven processes and systems from sourcing through acceptance including sourcing strategies, job specs, interview team alignment and debriefs, interviewer training and integration of tools (ATS, assessments, etc.). Build an engine that will enable 50% YoY headcount growth.
• Make our employer brand as well known as our product brand. Create and implement a multi-pronged strategy to develop a well-known and differentiated employer brand that will enable Grindr to attract and hire the best talent. Make our brand as an employer as well-known as our brand in the queer dating space.
• Monitor our hiring plans and progress. Partner with cross-functional leaders to understand hiring needs and communicate progress to plan. Understand our recruiting funnel so you can provide regular updates, identify choke points, and recommend/take corrective action.
• Hire and retain a great team. Make sure you have a scrappy team of people who are motivated by our mission and want to play key roles on our journey. We want a TA team that acts as Ambassadors of Grindr in everything they do.
• Create vehicles to proactively source exceptional talent. Build and maintain a diverse talent pipeline to meet the needs of our high-growth strategy. Create and own programs to develop and maintain a diverse pipeline of talent with high conversion rates.
• Make our hiring managers the best around. Every interview is an opportunity to sell Grindr as an employer of choice and a well-prepared/well-trained hiring manager can make all the difference.  Train, enable, and coach them to be the best!
• Ensure a delightful candidate experience.  Always keep an eye on creating a uniquely special experience for our candidates.  Make them want to be wanted by us.
• Personally spearhead and drive Grindr’s Diversity, Equity, and Belonging (DEB) initiatives. Help Grindr be a positive force in the LGBTQQIIA+ community and a company that uses diversity, in all applications of the word, as a competitive advantage.

What We’ll Love About You:

• 10+ years of recruiting experience with at least 5 of those in leading talent acquisition organizations
• 3+ years experience leading talent acquisition at a high growth tech company
• Experience building and managing a talent acquisition team
• Experience with talent acquisition operations, including technology, enablement, and analytics
• Experience building foundation of recruiting
• Start-up experience

What You'll Love About Us:

• High growth startup - plenty of room for you to directly impact the company and grow your career!
• Fully remote culture - work from home (or wherever!)
• Fun - We're passionate and enjoy what we do
• Competitive compensation and opportunity for equity
• Unlimited paid time off 
• Health, dental, vision insurance + generous 401(k) match
• Other great perks, such as home office stipend

Grindr is an equal opportunity employer