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