Vertex Fall 2025 Co-op, Talent Operations (Boston, MA)

Job Description

The Vertex Co-op Program offers students the opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry from a hands-on perspective. You will be working closely with and learning from some of the brightest people in the industry. When you join our co-op program you should not be surprised to see that our environment is one that is innovative and team oriented, where collaboration is not just a word, and "we are relentless" is in everything we do. Students can expect to be challenged by their project plan, connect with other co-ops,and feel valued by the Vertex community. Not only will co-ops learn about their day-to-day tasks through their specific work assignments, but they will interact and have exposure to our organizational leaders and their teams.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive individual to join our Global Human Resources team as a Co-op. This is an excellent opportunity for a student to gain hands-on experience in HR and contribute to our organization's success. Our HR department is comprised of multiple HR disciplines and capabilities, such as Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, Total Rewards, Organizational Design, People Experience, People Analytics and HR Business Partnering. The actual project(s) assigned for this Co-op to make an impact will be determined prior to starting.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Talent Operations co-op, you will play a key role in improving the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the Talent Acquisition team. The Talent Acquisition team is reponsible for recruiting top talent into all business units across our global locations. As Vertex continues to grow in size and complexity, our Talent Acquisition team is focused on scaling our processes and data integrity. The Talent Operations co-op will be responsible for supporting several operational and analytical projects that will contribute to our team's ability to deliver quality hires efficiently at scale. Sample projects include:

• Support cross-functional talent acquisition projects and initiatives, including working within our tech stack (ATS, CRM, and Sourcing Tools)
• Assist with the creation of talent acquistion reporting and insights and process documentation
• Support the standardization of operational health measurement and monitoring for TA, including recruitment speed and quality metrics
• Assist with the creation of vendor scorecard templates for TA vendors to ensure KPIs are met
• Contribute to the creation and launch of a hiring manager survey to improve the interviewer experience throughout the hiring process
• Manage the TA Operations bi-weekly newsletter by collecting key updates related to process, technology, or training and sharing with the TA team
• Assist with refreshing and maintaining our TA dashboards, which help us to measure and monitor data related to recruitment process and external competitor insights.

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or advanced degree program
• Interest in pursuing a career in People Operations or Human Resources
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to interpret and communicate insights from data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and collaborative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Legal authorizationto work in the United States, now and in the future. Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships or entry level roles within this part of the organization.
• Candidate must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before July 2025
• Candidate must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from July - December 2025

Program Dates: July - December 2025, Full Time

Pay Range 20.00 - 35.00 USD/hour

This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner that provides services to Vertex. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of that third-party agency; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency upon offer. The range provided is a reasonable estimate for the pay range for this job at the time of posting. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com