People & Talent Manager (On-site, New York)

Who are we?

MATTE is a 360° creative studio at the convergence of hype, storytelling, and design. We bring people together to inspire new ways of engaging, provoke long-term progress, and entertain audiences around the world, while helping forward-thinking brands and institutions do the same.

Our capabilities span strategic ideation and insights, creative development, branding and identity, experiential, web design and development, campaigns and content creation, all the way through full-scale production and execution.

About the Role:

We're looking for a People & Talent Manager to join our growing team and support the full employee lifecycle across MATTE.

Reporting directly to the Head of People & Talent, this role will play a critical part in attracting, hiring, onboarding, and supporting the talented individuals who make our work possible. Approximately 80% of the role will focus on talent acquisition and recruiting operations, with the remaining 20% dedicated to People Operations, employee experience, and HR administration.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their People career who is eager to build a strong foundation across both recruiting and HR while gaining exposure to all aspects of a fast-paced creative agency. Responsibilities include:

Talent Acquisition & Recruiting

• Support recruiting efforts across creative, strategy, production, client services, operations, and corporate functions
• Source candidates across LinkedIn, Behance, Dribbble, Vimeo, referral networks, and other talent channels
• Conduct candidate outreach and schedule interviews
• Manage 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, and offer documentation
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Track recruiting metrics and maintain accurate data within Greenhouse
• Help ensure a thoughtful, high-touch candidate experience from first conversation through offer acceptance

People Operations & Employee Experience

• Coordinate onboarding for new hires and freelancers, ensuring a seamless day-one experience
• Manage HRIS administration through Justworks and other People systems
• Support employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, promotions, transfers, and documentation
• Assist with benefits administration and respond to employee questions regarding benefits, PTO, and company policies
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
• Support performance review cycles, engagement initiatives, and People programs throughout the year
• 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 offices at our Soho New York location 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 and 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 with us
• Parental Leave for all new parents

Everyone is welcome at MATTE - we’re passionate about building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and creating an environment where our differences are celebrated. MATTE provides 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. In addition, MATTE will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.