Sr. People Business Partner

Match Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation

Flex days

Professional development days

RRSP matching

Stock purchase plan

Udemy access

Mentorship program

Parental leave top‑up

Fertility benefits

Health & dental benefits

Wellness program

ClassPass

Job summary

Match Group is seeking a Sr. People Business Partner for the Vancouver Studio. Based in Vancouver, you will serve as a strategic advisor to leaders across Plenty of Fish, The League, and Finance, shaping culture and people strategies in a fast‑growing environment.

You will collaborate with COEs, deliver high‑quality people programs locally, and lead talent development, performance, and HRIS processes while managing sensitive issues with discretion and integrity.

Qualifications

• 7+ years progressive HR/People Business Partner experience.
• Trusted strategic advisor to senior leaders in fast-moving environments.
• Influence without authority and communicate clearly with executives/managers.
• Deep experience across core People domains: performance, development, compensation, ER, compliance.
• Balance hands-on execution with strategic ownership.
• Experience using Workday, Jira, Monday.com, CultureAmp.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary strategic People Business Partner for the E&E Vancouver Studio.
• coach senior leaders on org design, team effectiveness, leadership capability, and workforce planning.
• Lead talent and performance initiatives with L&D COE, including calibration and succession planning for critical roles.
• Own standard People processes and partner with leaders on performance reviews and compensation.
• Handle sensitive matters in partnership with Legal and People Ops; identify risks early.
• Provide hands-on coaching to leaders and employees and reinforce Match Group leadership principles.
• Lead all aspects of employee terminations with focus on compliance and risk mitigation.
• Guide change management with clear communication during growth or transformation.
• Partner with the Central People team to ensure a seamless employee experience in Vancouver.
• Collaborate with COEs to deliver cohesive, high-quality people programs locally.
• Drive E&E-wide people projects with leadership to scope, execute and deliver impact at scale.
• Use data and feedback to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

Strategic HR partnership

Influencing without authority

HR analytics

People leadership

Data-driven decisions

Workday

Jira

Monday.com

CultureAmp

Employee relations

Tools

Workday

Jira

Monday.com

CultureAmp

Job description

Know where you belong! Match Group is a leading provider of dating products across the globe. Our portfolio includes Tinder, Hinge, Match, Meetic, PlentyOfFish, OkCupid, The League, HER, and others, each designed to spark meaningful connections for singles worldwide. Creating a sense of belonging doesn’t stop at our products - it’s the foundation of every team we hire.

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 platforms, so we work together IRL 3 days/week.

At Match Group, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a Sr. People Business Partner, you will serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to leaders across the E&E Vancouver Studio, including Plenty of Fish, The League, and Finance. This role is deeply embedded in the business, shaping culture, enabling leadership effectiveness, and driving people strategies that support growth, engagement, and long‑term success.

You will partner closely with E&E People leadership, People COEs, and the Match Group Central People team to deliver both studio‑specific and E&E‑wide people initiatives. This role is based in Vancouver and is expected to have a strong in‑office presence (Tue‑Thu) to support leaders and employees alike.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Serve as the primary strategic People Business Partner for the E&E Vancouver Studio, supporting leaders and teams across Plenty of Fish, The League, and Finance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, coaching on organizational design, team effectiveness, leadership capability, workforce planning, and talent strategy.
• Lead talent and performance initiatives in collaboration with our L&D COE – including calibration, development planning, and succession planning for critical roles.
• Own standard People processes such as performance management and year‑end compensation reviews, partnering closely with leaders to drive fair, data‑informed, and strategic decisions.
• Handle complex, sensitive matters in partnership with Legal, People Ops, and other key stakeholders; spot risks early and coach leaders to address them.
• Provide hands‑on coaching and mentorship to leaders and employees at all levels, reinforcing Match Group leadership principles, values, and expectations.
• Lead all aspects of employee terminations, voluntary and involuntary, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation for high‑risk cases.
• Lead change management efforts, ensuring people impact, clear communication, and alignment with company principles during periods of growth or transformation.
• Serve as an ad‑hoc in‑office point of contact for non‑E&E employees by partnering closely with the Match Group Central People team to help ensure a seamless employee experience in the Vancouver office.
• Collaborate with People COEs (Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Learning & Development) to deliver cohesive, high‑quality people programs locally.
• Own and drive E&E‑wide people projects as assigned, partnering with E&E People leadership to scope, execute, and deliver impact at scale.
• Use data, employee feedback, and business insights to proactively identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee and support local Canadian benefits administration in partnership with Total Rewards and external vendors.
• Own HRIS‑related processes (onboarding, offboarding, and core people workflows) to ensure accuracy, compliance, and a strong employee experience.

We could be a match if:

• You bring 7+ years of progressive HR / People Business Partner experience, ideally supporting tech, product, or high‑growth organizations.
• You have a proven track record as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leaders in complex, fast‑moving environments.
• You’re highly skilled in influencing without authority and communicating clearly with executives, managers, and employees.
• You have deep experience across core People domains, including performance management, talent development, compensation, employee relations, and compliance.
• You’re comfortable navigating both hands‑on execution and strategic ownership.
• You have experience using tools such as Workday, Jira, Monday.com, and CultureAmp.
• You balance data‑driven decision‑making with empathy, sound judgment, and a strong people‑first mindset.

What We Value:

• The ability to think ahead strategically while still rolling up your sleeves to get things done.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and resilience in fast‑paced, evolving environments.
• A people‑first mindset paired with strong business acumen.
• Commitment to building inclusive, high‑performing teams where everyone can thrive.

Why Match Group?

Our mission is simple – to help people find love and happiness! We love our employees too and understand the importance of all life's milestones. Here are some of the benefits we are proud to offer:

• Generous vacation, flex days, professional development days
• RRSP matching, and employee stock purchase plan
• Professional development budget and unlimited access to Udemy from day one
• Match Group mentorship program
• Parental leave top‑up and fertility preservation benefits
• Extended health & dental benefits from day one
• Corporate ClassPass membership and other wellness benefits

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value the rich dynamics that diversity brings to our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), gender identity or expression, uniformed service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Period.

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