Manager, People Operations

As the Manager, People Operations at Grindr, you'll be responsible for overseeing HR systems, managing benefits programs, and ensuring efficient payroll operations. You will also ensure compliance with labor regulations, shape day-to-day HR processes, and drive process improvements, all while enhancing the employee experience and supporting company growth.

To qualify for the Manager, People Operations role at Grindr, you should have a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, along with 5-8 years of relevant experience in HR operations, benefits administration, and payroll. Proven leadership capabilities and expertise in HRIS systems such as Bamboo HR are also essential.

The Manager, People Operations plays a crucial role at Grindr by helping cultivate a people-first culture. By ensuring employee benefits are optimal, payroll is compliant, and HR processes are streamlined, you’ll directly contribute to an inclusive environment that values and supports every team member.

In the Manager, People Operations role at Grindr, you will be working with HRIS systems like Bamboo HR as well as payroll platforms such as ADP. Familiarity with these systems is vital in managing data accuracy, compliance, and enhancing HR operations effectively.

Grindr is committed to employee growth and development. As a Manager, People Operations, you’ll have opportunities to lead transformative projects, engage in professional development, and collaborate closely with various cross-functional teams, scaffolding your leadership experience and skillset further.

To effectively answer this question, highlight specific HRIS systems you’ve worked with, like Bamboo HR. Illustrate your experience with data management, integrations, and how you've optimized the user experience for employees and managers.

Explain your approach by detailing your knowledge of labor laws and regulations related to payroll and benefits. Discuss any systems or processes you’ve established to maintain compliance and how you stay updated on changes in legislation.

Share your strategies by focusing on communication, feedback mechanisms, and data-driven initiatives that you’ve implemented to improve employee engagement and satisfaction in your previous positions.

Provide an example of a conflict you encountered and describe how you approached the situation, focusing on collaboration and finding common ground while ensuring adherence to policy.

Detail a specific project where you identified inefficiencies and implemented changes. Discuss your approach, the stakeholders involved, and the positive outcomes resulting from your initiatives.

Discuss your hands-on experience with payroll systems, the steps you take to ensure accuracy and compliance, and any challenges you've faced in payroll processing and how you addressed them.

Mention specific HR metrics such as turnover rates, benefits utilization, and employee satisfaction surveys. Discuss how you've used these metrics to inform strategic decisions and improve operations.

Share your approach to relationship-building through effective communication, collaboration on projects, and actively seeking input from team members across different functions in the organization.

Discuss relevant trends such as automation of HR processes, data-driven decision making, and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives, explaining how these trends impact the role of HR Operations.

Express your alignment with Grindr’s mission and values, emphasizing your passion for contributing to an inclusive workplace and how your background and skills position you to make a significant impact within the company.