People Operations Coordinator

About the Company

MatrixSpace creates AI-enabled radar and sensing technology that helps people make sense of what is happening in their environment. The company combines advanced radar, edge computing, and artificial intelligence to deliver situational awareness in settings where conventional sensing approaches are less effective.

Role Overview

MatrixSpace is seeking a highly organized and team-oriented People Operations Coordinator to help expand its HR function during a period of rapid growth. This role supports recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, and core people operations, while partnering closely with hiring managers, employees, and company leaders to deliver a strong experience from candidate stage through employment.

This opportunity is well suited to someone who is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable taking on a wide range of responsibilities in a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Run coordination for end-to-end recruiting across more than 10 open roles, including interview scheduling, candidate communication, and follow-up with hiring managers to keep searches moving.
• Lead and improve the onboarding experience for new employees across every location.
• Support employee engagement efforts, including company gatherings, recognition initiatives, and activities that strengthen culture.
• Keep employee files and HR platforms current, accurate, and handled with appropriate confidentiality.
• Assist with benefits-related administration, internal HR communications, and broader day-to-day people operations.
• Act as a reliable point of contact for employees seeking guidance on HR processes and questions.
• Look for opportunities to strengthen and scale people programs as the business grows.
• Be prepared for occasional travel to the Hoffman Estates, IL office.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of experience in Human Resources, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, People Operations, or a similar area.
• Hands-on experience supporting hiring workflows, arranging interviews, and balancing several priorities at once.
• Strong organization skills and a sharp eye for detail.
• Ability to manage sensitive information carefully and professionally.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• A helpful, initiative-driven mindset and readiness to support wherever needed.
• Comfort working independently in a fast-moving environment that is still evolving.

Who Will Succeed in This Role

• Someone looking to broaden their experience beyond a narrowly focused HR or People Ops role into a more generalist path.
• A person who naturally takes ownership and follows through without needing close supervision.
• Someone who enjoys creating structure and putting organized processes in place.
• An employee-experience thinker who is always looking for better ways to support people.
• A strong relationship builder who communicates well across all levels of the company.
• Someone who can balance empathy with practical decision-making when supporting employees and managers.
• A person energized by helping a scaling company grow successfully.
• Someone who often takes the lead on organizing events, planning group activities, or bringing people together.

Work Authorization and Security Requirements

This role involves direct or indirect work with the U.S. Government in restricted environments. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. In the future, the selected candidate may also need to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Additional Information

The position is based onsite in Burlington, MA, with occasional travel to Hoffman Estates, IL. The job is full-time. No salary amount, benefits details, or number of openings were specified in the source.

Closing Note

At MatrixSpace, people operations sits at the intersection of growth and culture. This role helps build the systems, experiences, and support that allow employees to do their best work.