People Operations Specialist

You are looking for a job that will truly engage you. You have an entrepreneurial spirit and can make things happen in a fast-paced startup environment. You want to grow and be challenged, but above all you want to work towards a mission, and for your work to have meaning.

We’re Darrow - a fast-growing legal tech startup with an open, action-based culture unlike any other. We are committed to pursuing our vision of "frictionless justice," using advanced Machine Learning & AI to revolutionize the justice system. Our mission is about justice at scale: imagine walking into work every day knowing that you’re not only advancing your career but making a positive impact on the world. Darrow has more than 150 team members in Tel Aviv and New York, and is backed by world class investors: Georgian, F2 Venture Capital, Entree Capital, NFX and YCombinator.

We’re looking for a proactive, people-focused People Generalist who will support our day-to-day People Operations while ensuring our NYC office runs smoothly, warmly, and efficiently. This role blends HR coordination, employee experience, and hands-on office management - designed for someone who loves working with people, keeping things organized, and creating a positive workplace environment.

You’ll partner closely with the People Team and managers to support the full employee lifecycle, while also taking ownership of our office experience, operations, and culture-building moments.

Responsibilities:

People Operations

• Support the logistics of full employee lifecycle: onboarding, offboarding, changes, documentation, and employee queries
• Help maintain a consistent, positive, people-first employee experience
• Provide light executive support, including calendar coordination, meeting logistics, and occasional travel arrangements.
• Assist leadership with administrative needs, prep materials, and follow-up actions to help keep priorities moving smoothly.

Talent Acquisition Coordination

• Coordinate the full recruiting process across roles: scheduling interviews, managing communication, and ensuring a smooth candidate experience
• Conduct first-stage phone screens and support initial candidate assessment
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and move candidates efficiently through the pipeline
• Manage ATS updates, candidate records, and recruiting reporting
• Ensure candidates feel welcomed, respected, and informed throughout the process

Office Management

• Oversee day-to-day office operations and ensure the space is welcoming, stocked, and running smoothly
• Manage vendors, service providers, deliveries, and building relationships
• Track office budgets, supplies, equipment, and purchasing
• Coordinate onsite logistics for meetings, guests, and team events
• Serve as the main onsite point-of-contact for employees and visitors
• Support workplace policies, health & safety standards, and general office practices

Employee Experience

• Help plan and execute team-building events, celebrations, and onsite activities
• Bring creative ideas that strengthen connection, culture, and engagement

• 1–3 years of experience in Human Resources, Office Management, or People Operations - preferably in a fast-paced startup or tech environment.
• Experience in recruitment/ recruitment coordination/ Talent Acquisition activities
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - approachable, empathetic, and service-oriented.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Comfortable conducting initial phone screenings and coordinating interview processes.
• Experience managing vendors, budgets, and office logistics
• Detail-oriented with strong administrative and coordination skills (e.g., scheduling, documentation, systems updates).
• Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar) and familiarity with HR tools or ATS systems (LinkedIn, Comeet,HiBob).
• A proactive, can-do attitude - willing to jump in, learn quickly, and make things happen.
• Passionate about creating a positive employee experience and contributing to a warm, people-first culture.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance for you and your dependents. 
• $150 weekly Grubhub credit for lunches.
• Unlimited paid time off policy.
• Hybrid work model - onsite 3 days/week.
• Eligibility to participate in a stock option plan to give our employees a direct stake in Darrow’s success.
• Darrow provides a reasonable range of compensation. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of pay (base salary) for this role is $70,000 - $80,000.

* Please note that if the years of experience are lower than the required qualifications, the salary range may be adjusted accordingly.