HR Business Partner

At Matter Labs, we believe freedom drives progress and prosperity. We don’t see ourselves as a company, but as a team aligned around a single mission: to advance personal freedom for all (see ZK Credo).

To achieve this goal, we’re building zkSync — a credibly neutral, fully open-source technology stack and network on top of Ethereum, which is owned and governed by its community. We use advanced cryptography called zero-knowledge proofs to scale Ethereum infinitely without compromising on security or decentralisation. With a world-class team, a community of over 1M supporters across Twitter and Discord, and hundreds of millions in funding, we have abundant resources to accomplish the mission.

As a Junior–Mid-Level HR Business Partner at Matter Labs, you'll play a pivotal role in aligning our people strategies with business objectives. Operating within a dynamic Web3 environment, you'll support various teams by providing HR guidance, fostering employee engagement, and driving organisational effectiveness.This role is ideal for an HR professional with a foundational understanding of HR principles and a passion for contributing to a mission-driven organisation. You will work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to implement HR initiatives that support our decentralised and remote-first culture.

• Collaborate with department leaders to understand business goals and develop HR strategies that support organizational objectives.

• Provide insights and recommendations on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent management.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Manage employee relations issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution.

• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and evaluations.

• Identify training and development needs; coordinate learning initiatives to enhance employee skills and career growth.

• Drive employee engagement programs to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

• Ensure HR practices comply with local labor laws and regulations across jurisdictions.

• Maintain accurate HR records and reports; utilize HRIS systems effectively.

• Assist in the implementation and communication of HR policies and procedures.

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in an HR role, preferably within a tech or startup environment.

• Knowledge: Basic understanding of HR principles, employment laws, and best practices.

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams.
  Organisational Skills: Excellent organisational abilities, with attention to detail and the capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote-first environment with evolving priorities.
  Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in HRIS systems and common workplace software (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack).

• Mission Alignment: A genuine interest in advancing personal freedom and contributing to a mission-driven organisation.
  

At Matter Labs, you have the freedom to work how you want, when you want, and from where you want. All positions are 100% remote (with optional travel to team and/or industry events). We operate in lean and nimble teams, with no time tracking and minimum bureaucracy. We move fast. Only results matter. We will provide you with everything you need to learn, grow, and be productive.

Our results-only environment means anyone who believes in our mission can join us, regardless of background, sexual orientation, race, gender, or age. Both our team and community are made up of people from diverse backgrounds. That’s why, out of politeness and respect, we refrain from opinions on politics, religion, or sex at the workplace.

We designed our culture around the tenets of freedom and ownership. This ethos will underpin our positive-sum community as we evolve toward full decentralisation.

• Competitive compensation

• Equity and token package

• 100% coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance

• 16 weeks of parental leave

• Flexible paid time off

• Company closure weeks 1–2x per year

• $2,000 USD work equipment stipend

• $300 USD monthly co-working allowance

• Company offsites 1–2x per year

• $500 USD learning & development stipend

• 401k plan for US employees
  

Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s okay. At Matter Labs, we think big with a long-term view and encourage you to apply even if you don’t think you check every box in the job description.

If this role resonates with you, please apply now.

Read more about working at Matter Labs here.

Important: We are remote-first, operating in the time zones between UTC-5 (Latam and Atlantic Coast) to UTC+7 (South-East Asia).

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