People & Culture Coordinator

People & Culture Coordinator
Location: New York, NY
Reports to: Head of Human Resources

Salary: $27-$30/hour

Petite Plume is a high-growth luxury lifestyle brand rooted in timeless design, premium craftsmanship, and an unwavering dedication to comfort. We are a direct-to-consumer-led business, with a rapidly scaling DTC channel at the center of our growth and brand-building strategy while maintaining a selective footprint in major retail doors including Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Maisonette, and Shopbop. As we continue to accelerate, we remain grounded in exceptional quality, thoughtful detail, and long-term brand vision.

We are building a team that is energized by growth, motivated by excellence, and excited to help shape what comes next.

Role Overview
As the People & Culture Coordinator at Petite Plume, you'll help build a positive, inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and engaged. You'll act as an ambassador for our company values, coordinating recruitment, onboarding, and day-to-day HR operations, while helping bring our people-first culture to life through team events and engagement programming. The ideal candidate is curious, service-oriented, and leads with compassion. The role is a great fit for someone who's organized, personable, and excited to grow a career in HR.

Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Employee Lifecycle

Coordinate end-to-end recruitment logistics, including job postings, candidate communication, and interview scheduling

Maintain the applicant tracking system (ATS) and keep candidate records accurate and up to date

Facilitate new hire onboarding, including I-9 verification, benefits enrollment, system setup coordination, and orientation scheduling

Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires during their first 30 days to ensure a smooth transition

Coordinate offboarding, including separation paperwork, systems access removal, and exit interviews

HR Operations & Compliance

Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee records across the HRIS and payroll platforms

Process employment changes such as promotions, transfers, pay adjustments, and leaves of absence

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws

Support preparation of regular HR reports, including headcount, turnover, and open requisitions

Culture & Engagement

Help plan and execute employee engagement initiatives, team events, and culture programming that reflect the brand's creative identity

Support all-team meetings and cross-functional culture-building efforts

Provide office management support as needed

General

Use AI-powered tools to improve efficiency, streamline administrative processes, and enhance HR service delivery

Support with the broader HR & Ops team to support shared goals and initiatives

Qualifications

1-2 years of professional experience in Human Resources, People Operations, Employee Services, HR Coordination, or a related function

Familiarity with talent acquisition and employee lifecycle processes

Skilled in using AI tools and technologies (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, or similar) to improve productivity, create documentation, develop training resources, and support operational processes

Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Proficiency with tools such as Notion, Google Workspace, Slack, and HRIS platforms

Comfortable working in a high-performance environment where resourcefulness is key to success

Experience in DTC, E-commerce, Retail or a start-up environment a bonus

Our Benefits
As a 100% founder-owned company, we are committed to offering a package that supports employees in life's moments both big and small, including:

Competitive salary

10 PTO days + 5 sick days

11 paid federal holidays

A 401K and company profit-sharing plan after one year of tenure

Generous health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents

50% employee discount on petite-plume.com

An inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment

Annual discretionary bonus program

Petite Plume is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at careers@ petite-plume.com

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