Central Sr. People Director at Match Group

Dallas, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Dating ServicesIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably at the Director level or above
Experience leading HR strategy across complex, matrixed organizations — ideally in a holding company or multi-brand corporate structure
Experience supporting corporate functions such as Finance, Legal, People, and Communications, and navigating competing priorities
Sharp program management skills to operationalize strategy
Proven ability to build 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 to guide decision-making, influence leaders, and measure impact
Successfully supported both high-growth and stabilizing teams, adjusting HR playbook accordingly
Confident navigating executive personalities, managing up, and pushing back with data and diplomacy
Understanding of nuances in publicly traded or highly regulated companies
Led org design conversations that resulted in effective outcomes

Responsibilities

Serve as strategic HR partner and thought partner to executive leadership across Central teams (CFO, CLO, COO, CHRO, CEO-level)
Champion company culture, standards, and practices
Design and lead scalable programs around performance management, engagement, talent development, and succession planning in collaboration with central team and business partners
Drive change management strategies for major org shifts, restructures, or leadership transitions, ensuring clarity, continuity, and minimal disruption
Lead and mentor a small team of HRBPs while being hands-on when needed
Act as thought partner to the Chief People Officer and cross-functional HR leaders on people priorities and initiatives
Analyze engagement surveys and people data to identify risks, trends, opportunities, and create proactive action plans
Navigate employee relations issues with fairness, discretion, alignment to company values, and legal guidance
Partner closely with DEI, Total Rewards, and Talent Acquisition to ensure holistic and inclusive HR strategies
Facilitate leadership offsites, talent reviews, and organizational health assessments
Develop playbooks and toolkits to empower people managers
Collaborate with Legal and Compliance to align HR practices with laws, regulations, and internal governance
Collaborate effectively with other functional leaders to optimize cross-functional activities and support objectives

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Performance ManagementEmployee EngagementTalent DevelopmentSuccession PlanningChange ManagementEmployee RelationsData AnalysisHR Business PartneringLeadership Mentoring

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Central Sr. People Director role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position, or do I need to work in the office?

The role requires working together IRL in the Dallas office 3 days/week.

What experience is required for this position?

Candidates need 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably at the Director level or above, and experience leading HR strategy across complex, matrixed organizations.

What is the company culture like at Match Group?

Match Group emphasizes creating a sense of belonging as the foundation of every team, champions culture, standards, and practices, and focuses on sparking meaningful connections.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate has 10+ years of progressive HR experience with 5+ years in leadership, preferably Director level, and has led HR strategy in complex, matrixed organizations like holding companies or multi-brand corporates.

Match Group

Provides online dating and social discovery

About Match Group

Match Group leverages the Swipe feature® and social discovery, facilitating deeper connections through its portfolio of online dating brands, with a global presence and availability in over 40 languages.

Dallas, TexasHeadquarters

1986Year Founded

$400MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Social ImpactIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees