What’s so interesting about this role?

Grindr is continuing our rapid growth and scaling as a newly-public company! We are looking for a Director of Total Rewards, Systems & Analytics that will help us identify systems and programs that are industry-leading and inclusion-focused for our employees. In this role, you will report directly to the VP of People & Places and you will play a key role in optimizing and scaling our company-wide compensation and benefits practices. You will help us identify systems that are effective at tracking employee engagement, manager effectiveness, compensation spending, TA efficiency and effectiveness, and more. 

What’s the job?  

• You will be developing a compensation strategy for a newly-public company, including reviewing our compensation structure & practices to date and establishing new programs to maintain our market competitiveness. 
• You will play a key role in identifying and managing the HR systems that work for now and will enable us to scale. 
• You will work with the VP, of People & Places on executive compensation, helping to prepare information for Grindr’s Compensation Committee 
• You will help us continue our path to benefits parity for our LGBTQ employees and families by creating industry-redefining programs. 
• You will lead our semi-annual compensation cycle (or help us come up with something better) in a way that ensures we are maintaining our market competitiveness in a way that does not have an adverse impact on any non-majority groups.
• Develop a People Analytics discipline and approach that allows us to see trends and speak about org & people issues with confidence.
• Oversee our “Total Rewards” team, providing leadership and development to your team. 

What we’ll love about you 

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, OD, Business Administration, or a similar field. Alternatively, have certifications such as CCP  
• 10-15 years of HR experience across multiple areas including compensation, benefits, and HR analytics/systems 
• Prior experience leading a Total Rewards/Compensation function and deep expertise in executive compensation, equity plan design, bonus plans, etc. 
• In-depth knowledge of HR programs and systems. You have experience in determining what works or doesn’t work and speaking to the “why” behind it.  
• Experience at small and mid-sized companies
• Experience in gathering, analyzing, and leveraging internal data and external/competitive insights to identify opportunities for competitive differentiation 
• You have a passion for increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in tech and have prior experience partnering with business functions to roll out DEI goals or initiatives related to compensation and total rewards that have a measurable impact
• You are adept at building strong partnerships with leaders at all levels of the business  

We’ll really swoon if you have

• Experience with helping companies transition from private to public in relation to Total Rewards 
• You have helped build an Executive Compensation program at a public company 

• 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
• Remote First: We have satellite offices in LA, NYC, and Chicago, and are remote first across the US and Canada. More than 30% of our employees work outside of cities where we have satellite offices
• 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 equity
• 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

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 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.

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