People & Talent Coordinator at MATTE

Who We Are

MATTE is a 360° creative studio operating at the intersection of hype, storytelling, and design. We unite people to foster new engagement methods, drive long-term progress, and entertain global audiences, while empowering forward-thinking brands and institutions to achieve the same. Our comprehensive capabilities include strategic ideation, creative development, branding, experiential design, web development, campaign creation, and full-scale production.

About the Role

MATTE is seeking a People & Talent Coordinator to join our expanding team and support the entire employee lifecycle. Reporting to the Head of People & Talent, this critical role will focus on attracting, hiring, onboarding, and supporting our talented team. Approximately 80% of your time will be dedicated to talent acquisition and recruiting operations, with the remaining 20% focused on People Operations, employee experience, and HR administration. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual early in their People career to build a strong foundation in recruiting and HR within a fast-paced creative agency.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Recruiting

• Support recruiting efforts across creative, strategy, production, client services, operations, and corporate functions.
• Source candidates via LinkedIn, Behance, Dribbble, Vimeo, referral networks, and other relevant talent channels.
• Conduct candidate outreach and manage interview scheduling.
• Oversee interview coordination and candidate communication throughout the hiring process.
• Partner with hiring managers and the Head of People & Talent on interview processes, feedback collection, and hiring decisions.
• Draft job descriptions, interview materials, candidate outreach communications, and offer documentation.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Track recruiting metrics and ensure accurate data within Greenhouse.
• Contribute to a thoughtful, high-touch candidate experience from initial contact to offer acceptance.

People Operations & Employee Experience

• Coordinate onboarding for new hires and freelancers to ensure a seamless first day.
• Manage HRIS administration using Justworks and other People systems.
• Support employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, promotions, transfers, and documentation.
• Assist with benefits administration and respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits, PTO, and company policies.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support performance review cycles, engagement initiatives, and People programs.
• Assist with employee events, culture initiatives, and office experience programs.
• Help document, improve, and scale People processes as the company grows.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in recruiting, People Operations, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or a related field.
• Prior experience working within an agency environment is required.
• Ability to work in our Soho, New York office Monday-Thursday; Fridays are remote.
• Experience coordinating interviews, supporting recruiting processes, or managing employee lifecycle administration.
• Familiarity with Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, or similar recruiting tools.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, resourceful approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A genuine interest in building a career in People & Talent.
• Enthusiasm for creative industries, agency environments, and culture-driven organizations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $80,000–$100,000 USD, commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401k with a 4% company contribution max match.
• Fully covered yearly Citibike membership wellness perk.
• Talkspace membership wellness perk.
• Competitive PTO package.
• End of Year Recharge paid time off.
• Sabbatical Program option after three years of employment.
• Parental Leave for all new parents.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MATTE is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.