About Iru

Iru is the AI-powered security & IT platform used by the world’s fastest-growing companies to secure their users, apps, and devices. Built for the AI era, Iru unifies identity & access, endpoint security & management, and compliance automation—collapsing the stack and giving IT & security time and control back.

Iru is backed by some of the smartest investors in tech—General Catalyst, Tiger Global, Felicis, Greycroft, and First Round Capital. In July 2024, Iru raised $100 million from General Catalyst, valuing the company at $850 million. Customers include Notion, Cursor, Lovable, Replit, and Mercor, and Iru partners with industry leaders such as ServiceNow and AWS. Iru was named to Forbes’ America’s Best Startup Employers 2025 list for employee engagement and satisfaction.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the VP of Human Resources, the People Operations Specialist, is responsible for supporting our people processes across the full employee lifecycle. The People Operations Specialist is an integral part of the People team, ensuring all people processes are efficiently executed in a timely manner to create the most streamlined employee experience across the organization.

Please note that this is a fully onsite position in our Miami (Coral Gables) office.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for the administration of various aspects of the employee lifecycle including pre-boarding, onboarding, off-boarding and employee changes with a focus on employee experience and compliance

• Work in close partnership with other HR functions and cross-functional teams to facilitate an exceptional new hire orientation

• Communicate excitement and a sense of urgency with candidates and the current Iru team as well as provide exceptional service as the first point of contact for employee questions and requests, escalating as appropriate

• Support the administration and maintenance of our People systems, ensuring data integrity and accuracy

• Liaise with HR, Talent Acquisition, IT and Finance team members to ensure seamless integrations and data flow across HR systems; provide innovative approaches to enhance efficiencies

• Monitor the effectiveness of all People Operations efforts and share ideas for continuous improvement of the employee experience

• Serve as a benefits point-of-contact by responding to questions and educating employees on company benefit programs

• Facilitate employee engagement initiatives such as employee surveys

• Maintain employee files and documentation

• Champion an outstanding experience for employees and business partners by continuously earning trust and establishing strong relationships that position the People Team as a critical partner

• Assist with other projects and duties assigned

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of proven, measurable success in the Human Resources/People Operations field

• Exceptional ability to listen and understand the needs of our candidates, teammates, and business partners and to fulfill those needs with speed and grace

• Experience with Workday HRIS

• Experienced in using tools such as Lattice and Donut

• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate both verbally and written with all levels, both internal and external

• You live and breathe people and are skilled at developing trusting relationships

• You have an unparalleled sense of urgency, commitment, and attention to detail in getting stuff done without sacrificing quality or experience

• You are self-assured and have a high tolerance for ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Process-oriented and technologically savvy, with the ability to leverage multiple systems

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary

• 100% individual and dependent medical + dental + vision coverage

• 401(K) with a 4% company match

• 20 days PTO

• Flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 30 days per year

• Iru Wellness Week the first week in July

• Equity for full-time employees

• Lunch stipend provided Monday through Friday

• Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents

• Paid Family and Medical Leave

• Modern Health mental health benefits for individuals and dependents

• Fertility benefits

• Working Advantage employee discounts

• Onsite fitness center

• Free parking

• Exciting opportunities for career growth

We are excited to be serving a significant need for a fast-growing market, and are proud of the high-performing team we have brought together so far. If you’re someone who wants to engage in new, exciting projects that will challenge your skills in the best way possible, we would love to connect with you.

At Iru, we believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome those from all backgrounds and varying experiences.

Iru is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status or any other status protected by applicable law.