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Match · 4 months ago

Sr. People Director

Dallas, Texas

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Match Group is a leading provider of dating services across the globe, and they are seeking a Central Sr People Director to lead strategic HR initiatives. This role involves partnering with executive leadership, designing performance management programs, and driving change management strategies while mentoring a team of HR Business Partners.

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Responsibilities

You will serve as a thought partner to executive leadership across the central team

You will design and lead scalable programs around performance management, engagement, talent development, and succession planning in collaboration with the central team and business partners

You will drive change management strategies for major org shifts, restructures, or leadership transitions — ensuring clarity and continuity at every level while minimizing disruption

You will lead and mentor a small team of HRBPs while also being hands-on when needed

You will act as a thought partner to the Chief People Officer and cross-functional HR leaders on people priorities and initiatives

You will analyze engagement surveys and people data to identify risks, trends, and opportunities and proactively create action plans

You will navigate employee relations issues with fairness, discretion, and alignment to company values and legal guidance

You will partner closely with DEI, Total Rewards, and Talent Acquisition to ensure HR strategies are holistic and inclusive

You will facilitate leadership offsites, talent reviews, and organizational health assessments with clarity and direction

You will develop playbooks and toolkits that empower people managers to lead with confidence and consistency

You will collaborate with Legal and Compliance to ensure all HR practices align with evolving laws, regulations, and internal governance

You will collaborate effectively with other functional leaders to optimize cross-functional activities and support their objectives

Qualification

HR strategyChange managementData analysisProgram managementEmployee relationsEmpathyTransparencyLeadershipCollaboration

Required

10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably at the Director level or above

Led HR strategy across complex, matrixed organizations — ideally in a holding company or multi-brand corporate structure

Supported corporate functions such as Finance, Legal, People, and Communications, and know how to navigate competing priorities

Sharp program management skills — operationalize strategy

Built trust with executive leaders while advocating for scalable, employee-first solutions

Known for balancing business objectives with empathy, equity, and transparency

Successfully led teams through periods of change, ambiguity, and organizational restructuring

Grounded in data and use it to guide decision-making, influence leaders, and measure impact

Successfully supported both high-growth and stabilizing teams, adjusting HR playbook to meet each moment

Confident navigating executive personalities, managing up, and pushing back with data and diplomacy

Understand the nuances of working within a publicly traded or highly regulated company

Led org design conversations that resulted in measurable improvements in alignment, efficiency, or morale

Benefits

Medical, mental health, and wellness benefits to support your overall health and well-being

Competitive compensation, 100% employer match on 401k contributions up to 10% (cap at $10,000), as well as an employee stock purchase program to help you feel supported in your financial security

Generous PTO and 18 paid holidays so you can unplug

Annual training allowance for professional development and ERG membership opportunities and events so you feel connected and empowered in your work

Families come in all shapes and sizes so we offer 20 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, fertility, adoption, and child care resources, as well as pet insurance and discounts

We host fun happy hours and company events where our employees get to know each other and build a sense of connection and belonging!