We’re looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Senior Manager, Talent & Culture to lead talent development and culture initiatives specifically for Tinder, while operating as part of the Match Group corporate Talent & Culture team.
In this unique role, you’ll work with Tinder’s People Team and leadership to design, deliver, and scale programs that develop leaders, foster belonging, and support career growth - while also aligning with Match Group’s enterprise-wide talent strategy. You’ll act as the connective tissue between corporate and brand-level efforts, bringing an understanding of Tinder’s pace, product culture, and people needs.
This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on program design and delivery - ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves connecting dots across teams, and is passionate about building exceptional employee experiences.
When it comes to dating, the connection starts online, but the real magic happens once you meet in real life (IRL). We think the same is true for creating the best teams, so we work together IRL in our Dallas or LA office 3 days/week.
What You'll Do - Tinder-Specific Learning & Leadership DevelopmentLead the learning and development strategy for Tinder, identifying priority skills and building targeted solutions that support growth across functionsPartner with Tinder People Business Partners and leaders in Product, Design, Engineering, Marketing, and beyond to co-create learning programs tailored to the brand’s needsDesign and deliver leadership development programs for people leadersFacilitate team effectiveness sessions (e.g., DiSC, design thinking) and leadership offsites that strengthen team dynamics and trustCreate scalable, self-serve learning toolkits that meet teams where they are - fast, flexible, and tied to business goalsPartner with People Business Partners and leaders to identify capability gaps and develop solutions to address them
Career Growth & Talent DevelopmentRevamp and evolve Tinder’s internal career pathways and job ladders, ensuring alignment with organizational structure, role expectations, and growth opportunitiesPartner with Tinder HRBPs and leaders to embed career frameworks into development conversations and talent reviewsProvide manager training that increases transparency into career progression, pay practices, and market benchmarks
Values & Culture BuildingEmbed Tinder’s values into talent programs, onboarding, leadership development, and recognition effortsPartner ERG leaders to build inclusive experiences that reflect Tinder’s diverse communitySupport cultural rituals like Tinder Huddles and offsites that foster connection, belonging, and shared purposeLead engagement survey action planning efforts in partnership with Tinder leadership and Match Group resources
Enterprise & Brand CollaborationLocalize and deliver Match Group corporate talent programs (e.g., mid-level manager development, succession planning, mentorship) to meet the needs of Tinder’s culture and org structureIdentify Tinder-developed programs (e.g., onboarding, manager training) with the potential to scale across Match Group brands and facilitate knowledge sharingApply change management best practices to drive adoption of new talent programs across global and cross-functional teams
Organizational Development & MeasurementPartner with Tinder People leaders to design and facilitate team development sessions and leadership offsitesUse feedback from engagement surveys, talent reviews, and pulse data to evolve programs and measure effectivenessTrack and report on program impact, using data to inform decisions and shape future strategy
We could be a match if:You have 8 years of experience in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or Talent ManagementYou have a strong track record of building and facilitating talent programs that engage people leaders and cross-functional teamsYou have experience working across corporate and brand or business unit structuresYou have ability to localize enterprise talent initiatives to fit the needs of a distinct brand culture and org modelYou have a familiarity with performance management cycles and engagement survey design or follow-throughYou have cultural fluency and the ability to translate values into actionable programsYou have exceptional communication, facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration skillsYou have a builder’s mindset — comfortable iterating in ambiguity and scaling what works
Nice to haves:Experience in tech or high-growth environmentsFamiliarity with systems like Workday, Litmos or similar HRIS/LMS platforms. Certification in leadership or team development tools (e.g., DiSC, Enneagram)Proficiency with authoring tools like Articulate or similar for digital learning content creation
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Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary range is reflective of Los Angeles, CA. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
