Full-Time

Employee Relations & Ethics Lead

Posted on 9/27/2025

Match Group

Match Group

1,001-5,000 employees

Global dating platforms with subscription model

Compensation Overview

$130k - $160k/yr

+ 401(k) match (employer)

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Los Angeles, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Dallas, TX, USA

Hybrid

Dallas or LA offices; 3 days per week on-site required.

Category
People & HR (1)
Required Skills
Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years’ experience with workplace investigations (experience investigating allegations of harassment, discrimination and retaliation); Master’s Degree/JD preferred
  • Prior employment law experience required.
  • Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes, which govern employment policies and practices.
  • Consistent demonstration of ownership and accountability (driven to “do the right thing”).
  • Thorough understanding and application of workplace investigations best practices and standards, including conducting neutral fact-finding interviews, navigating key partnerships, credibility assessments, and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent planning, organization and time management skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
  • Ability to objectively communicate with employees and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong business acumen demonstrated through familiarity with internal and external HR principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
  • Ability to work on a wide range of complex matters with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
  • Independently conduct unbiased investigations, determine findings, and prepare all required documentation. This includes but is not limited to preparing a clear and concise report summarizing findings of the investigation as well as maintaining case management/tracking tools.
  • Conduct witness interviews. Analyze information collected from witnesses and evidence and reach timely and well-reasoned conclusions. This includes effectively assessing witness credibility and fostering effective communication with all individuals involved in the investigative process.
  • Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to all issues, and conduct investigations in an unbiased manner.
  • Identify relevant investigation issues, potential evidence and investigative actions and identify and partner with other stakeholders as appropriate to ensure follow-up on employee concerns.
  • Analyze employee relations trends with Employment Counsel and HR Leaders
  • Develop proactive strategies, solutions, programs and practices that demonstrate a robust understanding of Match Group’s business objectives and dynamics.
  • Ensure consistent application of company policies, employment laws and People practices across the portfolio.
  • Based on data analysis, help design and facilitate training to support managers on employee relations best practices, conflict resolution, and policy application.
  • Build collaborative and productive working relationships.
  • Manage reasonable accommodation requests from intake through resolution including leading interactive process discussions and making determinations.
  • Design and deliver training programs on ethics, compliance, anti-harassment, and code of conduct.
  • Manage reporting channels for ethical concerns (e.g., hotline, whistleblower reports), ensuring timely, fair, and thorough investigations.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (HR, Legal, Audit, etc.) to integrate compliance principles into business operations.
  • Partner with key stakeholders to drive training completion, evaluate effectiveness training, and report actionable insights and key metrics.
  • Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the U.S. ethics and compliance training and communications strategy, ensuring alignment with the global objectives, legal and regulatory requirements.
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree/JD preferred

Match Group runs a family of online dating and social-discovery services. It operates a B2C model built on freemium access, with premium subscriptions and in-app purchases that unlock features like better visibility, advanced search filters, and unlimited interactions, plus an advertising channel. Its apps use a swipe-style interface and real-time, location-based discovery, supported by proprietary matchmaking algorithms and a closed-loop data ecosystem to improve experiences across brands. It emphasizes safety tools such as Face Check. The company differentiates itself by owning a large portfolio of brands (including Tinder, Hinge, and Match) and leveraging cross-brand data and technology to optimize experiences, expand into new markets, and acquire emerging platforms. Its goal is to help people form romantic relationships, friendships, and social connections at a global scale while generating recurring revenue through subscriptions and ads.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

Founded

1986

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Hinge paying users grew 15% to 2 million in Q1 2026, driving $864 million revenue.
  • $100 million Sniffies investment expands LGBTQ+ market with 3 million MAUs and buyout option.
  • Tinder registrations rose 1% in Q1 2026 via astrology, music features amid AI transformation.

What critics are saying

  • Bumble captures Tinder's Gen Z users, eroding 9.3 million payers by 10-15% within 12 months.
  • TikTok dating features halve Tinder registrations as Gen Z exits in 12-24 months.
  • EU DSA fines Tinder €500M+ for addictive swipes, forcing redesigns and 20% payer churn by 2027.

What makes Match Group unique

  • Match Group operates 45+ brands like Tinder, Hinge, and Pairs across 190 countries.
  • Proprietary swipe interface and closed-loop data ecosystem power global matchmaking.
  • Pioneered online dating 20+ years ago with AI-native features reducing user burnout.

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Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Charitable Matching Program

Retirement Matching Funds

Training and Education Allowance

Performance Bonuses

Mental Health Counseling

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Apr 13th, 2026
Match Group reports Q4 revenue of $878M, up 2.1% year-on-year, but misses full-year guidance

Match Group reported Q4 revenues of $878 million, up 2.1% year-on-year, exceeding analyst expectations by 0.7%. The owner of dating apps including Tinder, Hinge and OkCupid delivered mixed results, with EBITDA guidance for next quarter beating expectations but full-year revenue guidance missing significantly. The company reported 13.84 million users, down 5.2% year-on-year, marking the weakest full-year guidance update among consumer subscription stocks tracked. CEO Spencer Rascoff said the company is one year into a three-phase transformation focused on user outcomes. Despite the mixed results, Match Group's stock has risen 9.7% since reporting earnings and currently trades at $31.70. Among peers, Roku posted the strongest Q4 performance with revenues of $1.39 billion, up 16.1% year-on-year.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 25th, 2026
Match Group stock drops 14.6% as payers decline and ARPU falls 21% annually

Match Group's stock has fallen 14.6% to $30.66 over the past six months, underperforming the flat S&P 500. The company faces three key challenges that make it an unattractive investment. First, its subscriber base declined 4.7% annually over two years to 13.84 million, indicating struggles with customer acquisition. Second, average revenue per user fell 21% annually, suggesting eroding platform value when combined with declining payers. Third, Wall Street analysts project stagnant revenue growth over the next 12 months. Despite trading at a reasonable 8.3× forward EV/EBITDA valuation following the drawdown, analysts believe better opportunities exist elsewhere in software and edge computing sectors. The company likely needs to enhance existing offerings or develop new products to reverse these negative trends.

Business Insider
Mar 14th, 2026
Match Group manager now oversees 24 employees, up from 3, as firms cut middle management layers

Match Group manager Chine Mmegwa now oversees 24 employees, up from three before November, reflecting a trend towards "megamanagers" in corporate America. Companies including Meta, Citigroup and Amazon have reduced middle-management ranks to streamline operations. The average number of direct reports per manager rose to 12.1 in 2024 from 10.9 the previous year, according to Gallup. Middle-manager job postings fell 12.3% in 2025. Match Group cut its workforce by 13% in early 2024, removing management layers to increase speed. Whilst decisions now move faster, Mmegwa works 10 additional hours weekly managing a larger, geographically dispersed team. Leadership consultants warn that whilst leaner structures can reduce bottlenecks, managers may become reactive rather than strategic. Workers risk disengagement if managers lack time for mentorship and appreciation.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 6th, 2026
Match Group Q3 earnings miss estimates despite 61% profit jump and Hinge's 27% revenue growth

Match Group reported third-quarter 2025 earnings of 82 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9.89%, though up 60.8% year over year. Revenues of $914.3 million increased 2.1% year over year but missed estimates by 0.08%. Total payers decreased 4.5% year over year to 14.5 million, whilst revenues per payer rose 6.9% to $20.58. Hinge drove growth with revenues up 27% year over year to $184.7 million. Tinder revenues declined 2.5% to $490.6 million, with payers down 6.9% to 9.3 million. Shares have added 0.6% since the earnings report, outperforming the S&P 500. The company has raised $295 million total across three funding rounds in 14 months.

TechCrunch
Mar 5th, 2026
Match Group eliminates COO role, cuts Hosseini after 18 years amid Gen Z struggles

Match Group has eliminated its Chief Operating Officer role, resulting in Hesam Hosseini's departure after 18 years with the company. Hosseini had been COO since 1 April 2025, following a promotion, and previously served as CEO of Evergreen & Emerging Brands. The move follows earlier leadership changes under CEO Spencer Rascoff, including the departure of President Gary Swidler and layoffs aimed at saving $100 million annually. The decision comes as the dating app industry faces burned-out users and declining popularity amongst Gen Z. Match Group recently reported first-quarter revenue of $878 million, beating estimates, but its full-year forecast of $3.41 billion to $3.54 billion fell short of Wall Street's $3.59 billion expectation. Tinder is planning its first-ever product event this month to showcase new features and future plans.

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