HR Specialist & Office Manager

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Overview

We are looking for a hands‑on, people‑focused HR Specialist & Office Manager to join our Washington DC team. In this role you will be the go‑to person for HR processes and office operations, ensuring that our team feels supported, engaged and empowered to do their best work. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the culture and employee experience in a fast‑growing environment.

The position is fully on‑site, Monday through Friday.

• Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruitment coordination, onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, support performance review cycles and maintain accurate employee records.
• Develop and implement employee engagement and welfare initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture.
• Serve as the primary contact for employees regarding HR policies, procedures and benefits, ensuring compliance with best practices and local labour regulations.
• Coordinate closely with the Israel HR team.
• Provide HR insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Oversee day‑to‑day office operations and keep the workspace running smoothly.
• Manage office supplies, vendor relationships and facility needs.
• Plan team gatherings, off‑sites and company events in collaboration with leadership.

• U.S. Citizen (mandatory due to the defense industry).
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or related field.
• 2‑4 years of proven experience in Human Resources, Recruitment, office management or people operations (startup experience is a plus).
• In‑depth knowledge of HR compliance, employment law and benefits administration.
• Demonstrated ability to handle both strategic HR initiatives and hands‑on execution.
• Organised, proactive and resourceful – able to juggle multiple responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a passion for people and culture.
• Multitasking and comfortable working in a fast‑paced growing environment.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.