Senior Technical Recruiter

2 months ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Grindr Full time

This is a versatile position based in either San Francisco or Chicago, with a requirement to work in-office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Why is this role intriguing?

Joining Grindr in its second year as a public company means becoming part of a 14-year legacy dedicated to connecting, empowering, and enhancing the LGBTQ+ community worldwide. We are seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter who is enthusiastic about identifying and engaging top talent. As an integral part of the Talent Acquisition team, you will spearhead full-cycle recruitment processes for our Technical divisions at Grindr. This role offers a unique chance for a recruiter who adores working with people and thrives in a startup environment to contribute to the growth of a company that fosters a safe environment for the LGBTQ+ community.

What does the job entail?

  • Oversee the entire recruitment process, focusing on finding technically skilled individuals who align with our values. This includes sourcing, managing candidate pipelines, and preparing candidates and hiring teams for interviews.
  • Work closely with leaders and hiring managers to gain in-depth knowledge of the business segments, create talent profiles, develop hiring strategies, structure interview processes, and act as a strategic collaborator.
  • Enhance the candidate experience to ensure a uniform interview process and attract top-tier talent to Grindr.
  • Source candidates through innovative channels, actively build and manage a talent pool.
  • Take meticulous ownership of assigned requisitions in Greenhouse to facilitate accurate candidate evaluation and data collection.
  • Collect, analyze, and disseminate feedback and valuable insights to continually refine our hiring processes at Grindr. You will have the opportunity to pinpoint areas for enhancement and streamline scheduling efficiency.
What we admire about you
  • 7+ years of experience in full-cycle technical recruitment within the tech industry.
  • Demonstrate a strategic approach to moderately complex projects, aligning strategies with company and team objectives.
  • Readiness to take initiative, construct necessary tools and processes independently, and excel in a dynamic, evolving setting.
  • Located in one of Grindr's hubs (Chicago, SF, Palo Alto, NYC).
  • Previous recruitment experience in a public or late-stage company of similar size.
  • Familiarity with the user community.
What you will appreciate about us
  • Mission and Impact: Grindr is creating the global gayborhood accessible on your device, impacting millions of LGBTQ+ individuals globally. Our success contributes to a world where our community enjoys freedom, equality, and justice.
  • Family Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance for you, with partial coverage for your dependents.
  • Retirement Savings: Generous 401K plan with a 6% match and immediate vesting in the U.S.
  • Compensation: Competitive industry pay along with eligibility for company bonuses and equity programs.
  • Queer-Inclusive Benefits: Pioneering gender-affirming benefits with significant cost coverage, access to Included Health, monthly stipends for HRT, and more.
  • Additional Benefits: Flexible vacation policy, monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, and commuting, onsite breakfast/lunch, and yearly travel & leisure stipend.
About Grindr

Grindr is crafting the global gayborhood accessible on your device. With over 13.5 million monthly active users, Grindr has become an essential component of the LGBTQ+ community, championing a path toward a more liberated, egalitarian, and just world. Through Grindr for Equality, we have been advancing safety, health, and human rights for millions of users and the LGBTQ+ community worldwide since 2015. Our journey as a public company involves continuous growth and the creation of impactful user experiences. From addressing social issues to innovating products, we are setting ambitious objectives for our community and leveraging cutting-edge technologies and a culture of engineering excellence to achieve them. At the core of our endeavors in this new phase are shared guiding principles focusing on fostering curiosity, daring to dream big, setting and accelerating toward our ambitious goals, and evolving through iteration, all while prioritizing our users. Come join us on this thrilling adventure.

Grindr is based in West Hollywood, California, with offices in the Bay Area, Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. With a history of robust financial performance and plans for continued team expansion, we are assembling a group of talented, enthusiastic, and open-minded individuals eager to revolutionize the dating app sphere, innovate products, and advance LGBTQ+ culture. Be a part of this exciting journey with us.

Grindr is an equal-opportunity employer

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About compensation: This salary range applies to the U.S. and is subject to change depending on various factors such as training, transferrable skills, work experience, business requirements, location, and market conditions. The specified salary range is eligible for adjustments in the future and may undergo modifications. In addition to the base pay, this role includes equity, benefits, and participation in a company bonus program.



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