Senior Talent & People Operations Specialist, Bark
$100-115k
+ Equity
In-office Tuesday to Thursday
3 days a week in office
Dog toys and treats subscription service
Posted today
Dog toys and treats subscription service
1001+ employees
Posted today
$100-115k
+ Equity
In-office Tuesday to Thursday
3 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make dogs as happy as they make us, because dogs and humans are better together.
Role
Who you are
- We’re looking for a sharp, creative, AI-forward generalist with a nose for recruiting and a passion for people operations
- You’re a builder and connector
- You thrive in ambiguous, startup-y environments, get joy from fine-tuning processes, and approach problems with curiosity, empathy, and drive
- You’re equal parts talent strategist and process enthusiast, with a deep respect for the people you support and the tools you use
- 4–6 years of experience in recruiting and people operations across G&A functions (Marketing, Sales, Creative, Finance)
- Proven success in fast-paced or startup environments, ideally in dual recruiting/people experience capacities
- Experience with Greenhouse (ATS), Workday, and Lattice preferred
- Demonstrated experience building efficient, structured hiring processes
- Familiarity with U.S. immigration and compliance processes
- Comfort working cross-functionally with Comp, IT, Workplace, and other People functions
- Experience supporting employee lifecycle programs and documentation management
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Communications or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to build scalable recruiting and HR workflows that support people thoughtfully
- Deep comfort with AI recruiting tools and enthusiasm for modernizing hiring practices
- Detail-obsessed with a love for process design and continuous improvement
- Excellent communicator who brings clarity, empathy, and drive
- Ability to keep things private
- Absolute discretion and confidentiality are essential requirements of this role
- Must love dogs
What the job involves
- The People team is a high-energy, dog-loving group focused on creating a best-in-show experience for candidates, new hires, and team members alike
- From sourcing standout candidates to streamlining people programs, we’re constantly evolving how we attract, support, and grow our people—all while prioritizing innovation and the pup-first experience
- This Manager-level hire will split their time between full-cycle recruiting (especially G&A functions) and core People Ops projects
- You’ll lead onboarding, dive into HR systems (Workday, Lattice), and support everything from check-ins to compensation cycles
- You’ll collaborate across Payroll, Benefits, Comp, IT, and Workplace Experience to ensure smooth, delightful people experiences across the dog park
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for G&A roles (Finance, Marketing, Creative, Commerce), bringing in thoughtful, curious candidates who thrive in a fast-moving, dog-loving environment
- Collaborate with hiring managers to define roles, structure interviews, and shape candidate experiences that are clear, efficient, and reflective of our culture
- Drive adoption and optimization of AI tools (like ModernLoop, BrightHire, BrainerAI) to make recruiting smarter, faster, and more inclusive
- Partner on onboarding to ensure new hires feel welcomed, informed, and equipped to hit the ground running — with clarity on where the treats are (for them and their pups)
- Support People programs across the employee journey — including check-ins, performance reviews, offboarding, and accommodations — with thoughtfulness and precision
- Manage immigration and compliance processes, ensuring we support employees and their unique situations with care and attention to detail
- Maintain accurate, compliant data and workflows across Workday, Lattice, and other systems — helping everything run smoothly behind the scenes
Our take
The number of subscription model services has risen substantially over nearly a decade, and the hassle-free, customizable model makes it a smart fit for pet services. BARK, previously BarkBox, is a subscription company working with retail giants like Amazon, Target, and PetSmart to leverage this trend, delivering monthly boxes of dog products to pet owners.
The recession-resistant nature of the pet sector has made BARK an attractive investment prospect. However, numerous like-for-like US competitors have enjoyed the same market benefits, and whilst BARK's big-name retail partnerships are likely to keep it ahead, at some point it may need to consider more decisive ways of distinguishing itself from competitors.
However, the company has leveraged these advantages into material gains. Further, after a minor rebrand and the launch of BARK food, its own dog food brand, it seems well-placed to continue ahead of the pack. The company also recently partnered with Crocs to release dog Crocs, it's a very fun and exciting new branch for the company that will surely appeal to many fur baby owners.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
0% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Dec 2016
$60m
SERIES C
May 2016
$60m
SERIES C
Total funding: $141.7m
Company benefits
- Health + wellness: We take care of our entire pack with premium medical, dental, and vision coverage for humans, plus comprehensive pet insurance. Because a healthy team (furry and not) is a happy team. Coverage starts day one for eligible roles
- Work + play your way: Life's too short to be all work and no play – that's why our pack enjoys unlimited PTO and a hybrid setup. Spend 3 days collaborating (and getting puppy play time) in our dog-friendly office, plus 2 days working wherever you and your dog feel most productive
- Growth + rewards: We believe in rewarding great work with competitive salaries and comprehensive compensation packages. For eligible US-based roles, we offer BARK equity so you can share in our company's success. Consider it a well deserved treat for helping us grow
- Office dogs (+BYOD): Dogs aren't just allowed at BARK – they're essential co-workers! Bring your own dog (BYOD) to work or come make some new furry friends. Our office is designed for both human and canine collaboration
- Treats (of course): For your pup, a complimentary BarkBox every month full of toys and treats! For office-based humans, cold brew is on tap and meals are catered weekly
- Benefits + beyond: We invest in your long-term happiness with comprehensive 401k matching, generous parental leave, and benefits that help your whole pack thrive
Company HQ
Financial District, New York, NY
Leadership
Matt Meeker
(Co-Founder, Executive Chairman & CEO)Matt worked as an Account Director at i-traffic from 1998-2000 before co-founding Meetup.com and working as an Advisor for OpenSky.
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