Our Mission
Launched in 2012, Tinder® revolutionized how people meet, growing from 1 match to one billion matches in just two years. This rapid growth demonstrates its ability to fulfill a fundamental human need: real connection. Today, the app has been downloaded over 630 million times, leading to over 97 billion matches, serving approximately 50 million users per month in 190 countries and 45+ languages - a scale unmatched by any other app in the category. In 2024, Tinder won four Effie Awards for its first-ever global brand campaign, “It Starts with a Swipe”™"
Our Values
One Team, One Dream
We work hand-in-hand, building Tinder for our members. We succeed together when we work collaboratively across functions, teams, and time zones, and think outside the box to achieve our company vision and mission.
Own It
We take accountability and strive to make a positive impact in all aspects of our business, through ownership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.
Never Stop Learning
We cultivate a culture where it’s safe to take risks. We seek out input, share honest feedback, celebrate our wins, and learn from our mistakes in order to continue improving.
Spark Solutions
We’re problem solvers, focusing on how to best move forward when faced with obstacles. We don’t dwell on the past or on the issues at hand, but instead look at how to stay agile and overcome hurdles to achieve our goals.
Embrace Our Differences
We are intentional about building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members. By leveraging different perspectives and other ways of thinking, we build better experiences for our members and our team.
The People Business Partner (People BP) will be a key member of the People team, providing strategic and operational People support to assigned departments, with a particular emphasis on supporting the engineering team. The People BP works closely with engineering leaders to align People initiatives with business objectives, driving organizational effectiveness, talent management, and employee engagement. This role requires a strong understanding of People best practices, the unique dynamics of engineering teams, and the ability to build effective partnerships with stakeholders across the organization.
Where you’ll work: This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration two days per week. This position is located in Palo Alto, CA.
Key Responsibilities:
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Strategic HR Partnership: Collaborate with department leaders to understand their business goals and challenges, providing HR guidance and solutions that support the achievement of those objectives.
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Talent Management: Partner with leaders to identify talent needs, facilitate succession planning, and support performance management processes to drive employee development and retention.
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Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers on HR-related matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and employee engagement.
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Organizational Development: Assist in the design and implementation of organizational changes, including restructures, mergers, and other initiatives that impact people and culture.
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Workforce Planning: Work with department leaders to assess workforce needs and develop strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent.
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Change Management: Support change management initiatives by advising leaders on best practices for communication, employee involvement, and minimizing disruption during transitions.
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Compliance and Policy Management: Ensure that HR policies and practices are consistently applied and comply with local, state, and federal regulations. Provide guidance on employee handbooks, contracts, and other legal documents.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Advocate for and implement DE&I initiatives within the department, ensuring that HR practices promote a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize HR metrics and analytics to inform decisions, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement in HR practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 2-3 years of experience in HR, with at least 1 year in a business partner or generalist role.
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws, and employment regulations.
- Proven experience in talent management, employee relations, and organizational development.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with HRIS and other HR-related software is preferred.
Commitment to Inclusion
At Tinder, we don’t just accept difference, we celebrate it. We strive to build a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members around the world, and we value unique perspectives and backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications, we invite you to apply and show us how your skills could transfer. Tinder is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we welcome people of all sexes, gender identities, races, ethnicities, disabilities, and other lived experiences. Learn more here:
https://www.lifeattinder.com/dei
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition Partner directly.
