Sr. Manager, Talent Program and Operations

Match Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and wellness benefits

401k employer match

Generous PTO

Professional development allowance

Paid parental leave

Company events

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a strategic Senior Manager to oversee Talent Acquisition operations in Los Angeles. This role focuses on talent coordination, tools optimization, and system integration to enhance hiring. Candidates must have at least 7 years of experience in Talent Operations, proven leadership in building scalable programs, and strong data analysis skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including wellness benefits, generous PTO, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Talent Operations or HR Operations with 3+ years in leadership.
• Proven experience building scalable TA programs and processes.
• Strong expertise with recruiting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Talent Coordination team ensuring a high-quality candidate experience.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to track recruiting metrics.
• Own evaluation and optimization of the recruiting tech stack.

Skills

Talent Operations

Recruiting Operations

Workforce Planning

HR Operations

Data Literacy

Project Management

Tools

ATS

CRM

Scheduling Tools

Job description

We’re seeking a strategic and operational Senior Manager to build, scale, and run the Talent Acquisition operating system across Match Group. This role oversees talent coordination and operations, tools and systems, reporting, and supports capacity planning. They will develop scalable processes, build core programs, and deliver insights that enable recruiters, leaders, and cross‑functional partners to make informed decisions.

When it comes to dating, the connection starts online, but the real magic happens once you meet in real life. We think the same is true for creating the best platforms, so we work together IRL in our Dallas, Los Angeles, or San Francisco offices three days a week.

How you’ll make an impact:

Talent Operations & Coordination

• Lead the Talent Coordination team and ensure a consistent, high-quality candidate experience
• Define and maintain operational standards for scheduling, workflows, and feedback
• Own and optimize recruiting tools such as Lever, GoodTime, and CodeSignal, ensuring strong integrations and smooth day-to-day usage
• Partner with Recruiting, People Ops, FP&A, and HRIS to streamline and scale TA processes

Talent Capacity Planning

• Maintain a recruiter capacity model (req load, complexity, time-to-fill)
• Help identify gaps between hiring demand and recruiter capacity
• Provide monthly capacity updates and resourcing recommendations
• Support with the repurpose & reallocation request process
• Own the headcount tracking process by pulling reports, updating role and level changes, and ensuring data accuracy

Tools & Systems Ownership

• Own evaluation, implementation, and optimization of the recruiting tech stack (ATS, CRM, scheduling, analytics)
• Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure systems support evolving team needs and integrations
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve user experience for both recruiters and candidates

Employer Branding

• Partner with Director, Talent Acquisition on employer branding initiatives across Match Group, E&E, and Tinder
• Early Careers & University Recruiting Support
• Partner with recruiting and business teams to support the operational framework for internships and early career programs
• Help standardize tools, timelines, and logistics for university hiring across brands
• Track conversion data and drive improvements to the intern experience and outcomes

Reporting & Insights

• Develop, maintain, and analyze dashboards and reports to track key recruiting metrics and performance indicators
• Partner with Recruiting and People team members to extract insights that improve recruiting effectiveness and efficiency
• Build forecasting and pipeline visibility tools to enable better headcount planning and prioritization

We could be a match if you have:

• 7+ years in Talent Operations, Recruiting Operations, Workforce Planning, or HR Operations, including 3+ years in leadership
• Proven experience building scalable TA programs, processes, and operational frameworks
• Strong systems expertise with ATS, CRM, and scheduling tools
• High data literacy with experience creating dashboards, models, and actionable insights
• Experience leading coordination or scheduling teams in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent cross‑functional partnership, communication, and project management skills
• Self‑starter with strong EQ who leads with curiosity, adapts quickly, and pivots as priorities shift

Why Match Group?

• Mind & Body – Medical, mental health, and wellness benefits to support your overall health and well‑being
• Financial Wellness – Competitive compensation, 100% employer match on 401k contributions up to 10% (cap at $10,000), and an employee stock purchase program
• Unplug – Generous PTO and 14 paid holidays
• Career – Annual training allowance for professional development and ERG membership opportunities and events
• Family – 20 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, fertility, adoption, and child care resources, plus pet insurance and discounts
• Company Gatherings – Company events that foster connection and belonging

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.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process — such as during pre-employment testing or interviews — please indicate this by selecting “Yes” in the accommodation request field. We’ll reach out to discuss your needs if you’re selected for the interview stage.

The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000. 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 a position based in Dallas, Texas, Los Angeles, CA, and San Francisco, 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.