ABOUT BARK 

Here at BARK, we love dogs & their people. Were looking to make all dogs happy throughout the entire world (were not kidding). Think Disney for dogs we make magic for dogs & their people through our products, events, & experiences.

Our ambition level is high, the opportunity is huge, & our love for dogs is through the roof! We launched in 2011 with BarkBox, a monthly-themed subscription of all-natural treats & clever toys. Since then, we've shipped more than 70 million toys & treats to dogs across the world. We use all that feedback to inform new initiatives & ways to make magic between dogs & their people. Our goal? To be THE Dog Company for every belly-scratch-loving family member.

THE TEAM

 The People team is a high-energy, dog-loving group focused on creating a best-in-show experience for candidates, new hires, & team members alike. From sourcing standout candidates to streamlining people programs, were constantly evolving how we attract, support, & grow our peopleall while prioritizing innovation & the pup-first experience.

WHO WERE SNIFFING FOR
Were looking for a sharp, creative, AI-forward generalist with a nose for recruiting & a passion for people operations. This Manager-level hire will split their time between full-cycle recruiting (especially G&A functions) & core People Ops projects. Youll lead onboarding, dive into HR systems (Workday, Lattice), & support everything from check-ins to compensation cycles.

Youre a builder & connector. You thrive in ambiguous, startup-y environments, get joy from fine-tuning processes, & approach problems with curiosity, empathy, & drive. Youre equal parts talent strategist & process enthusiast, with a deep respect for the people you support & the tools you use. Youll collaborate across Payroll, Benefits, Comp, IT, & Workplace Experience to ensure smooth, delightful people experiences across the dog park.

KEY DUTIES

• 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, & shape candidate experiences that are clear, efficient, & reflective of our culture.
• Drive adoption & optimization of AI tools (like ModernLoop, BrightHire, BrainerAI) to make recruiting smarter, faster, & more inclusive.
• Partner on onboarding to ensure new hires feel welcomed, informed, & equipped to hit the ground running with clarity on where the treats are (for them & their pups).
• Support People programs across the employee journey including check-ins, performance reviews, offboarding, & accommodations with thoughtfulness & precision.
• Manage immigration & compliance processes, ensuring we support employees & their unique situations with care & attention to detail.
• Maintain accurate, compliant data & workflows across Workday, Lattice, & other systems helping everything run smoothly behind the scenes.

EXPERIENCE

• 46 years of experience in recruiting & 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, & Lattice preferred.
• Demonstrated experience building efficient, structured hiring processes.
• Familiarity with U.S. immigration & compliance processes.
• Comfort working cross-functionally with Comp, IT, Workplace, & other People functions.
• Experience supporting employee lifecycle programs & documentation management.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Communications or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to build scalable recruiting & HR workflows that support people thoughtfully.
• Deep comfort with AI recruiting tools & enthusiasm for modernizing hiring practices.
• Detail-obsessed with a love for process design & continuous improvement.
• Excellent communicator who brings clarity, empathy, & drive.
• Ability to keep things private
• Absolute discretion & confidentiality are essential requirements of this role.
• Must love dogs.
  
  

This position is a full-time salaried position located in New York City. We offer health insurance for both you & your pup, 401k, wonderful team lunches, cold brew on tap, & a dog to pet anytime you wish.

COMPENSATION

•  The base salary range for this position is $100,000- $115,000/ year 
•  This position is eligible for equity.
  
  

**This compensation range is based on BARKs good faith estimate as of the date of this posting & may be modified in the future. Actual pay for this position will depend on a variety of variables including location, travel, internal equity, experience, education, skills & expertise.