Talent Associate Co-op - July 2026 Start (Boston)

Program Dates: July 6, 2026 - December 19, 2026 The base pay for this position is $23 per hour This is a Boston based opportunity with a 4 day in office expectation (Monday - Thursday) with 1 day remote (Friday) At this time, Wayfair will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN Who We Are: Wayfair's Talent team comprises several areas (see potential team placement options below) which collaborate to support how we attract, develop, and retain Wayfair's workforce of 10,000+ global employees. Everyday, the Talent team works with key stakeholders across the organization to accelerate Wayfair's success by enabling our people to deliver their best work everyday. As a Co-op in this department, you will have the opportunity to add value by driving projects, working with a diverse group of people and diving into complex problems. What You'll Do: • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders on challenges related to the hiring, development, and/or engagement of Wayfair's workforce • Use creative skills to innovate & improve approaches to recruiting, learning, and/or performance management to build the best team • Use data and good judgment to inform decisions around hiring, learning offerings, and/or people policies and procedures • Communicate effectively with key partners and stakeholders such as business leaders, new hires, and managers • Exercise strong organizational and prioritization skills to deliver results and solutions to human capital challenges What You'll Need: Basic Qualifications: • A student pursuing an undergraduate degree graduating between May 2027 - December 2029 with a 3.0 GPA minimum. • Must be returning to the course of study following completion of the Co-op • Ability to commit to working 40 hours/week (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday) from July 6 to December 18, 2026 in our Boston office • Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future. Visa sponsorship includes the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN. Preferred Qualifications: • A desire to win and drive collaboration cross functionally • Analytical and process-oriented, comfortable learning data analysis tools • Ability to hit the ground running - a confident self-starter • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal • Superior and innovative problem-solving skills • Proven ability to thrive as part of a team and individually • An entrepreneurial spirit and mindset • Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment • Strong comfort level and appetite to use AI in daily workflow • Willingness to be flexible and take responsibility for multiple and changing tasks as necessary Possible Team Placements Include: The Community Experience co-op would support the onsite operations, corporate travel, and employee engagement at the Copley office. Support would vary day to day - it would include a combination of customer service expertise replying to employee inquiries and physical operational support like assisting with event and meeting setups. This role would also support the Community Celebrate function by assisting in the planning and execution of monthly onsite events, engagement and recognition programs, and the 2026 holiday celebration. This role will support Corporate Travel by processing customer inquiries via ServiceNow ticket portal Campus & Early Careers Recruiting: The Wayfair Campus and Early Careers team is crucial to the company's success and ongoing growth. Our recruiters are strategic business partners, dedicated to attracting and hiring exceptional entry-level talent for every department. We focus on finding candidates who meet a high bar for performance, potential, and cultural fit. Talent Acquisition Enablement: The Talent Acquisition Enablement team is a Center of Excellence, driving innovation in how we attract, engage, and hire top talent. We explore and implement cutting-edge technologies and best practices, empowering our global TA teams to deliver an exceptional candidate experience and build a world-class workforce. Global Talent Development (GTD): Our GTD team works to create and offer resources that drive professional development, purpose, and inclusion. As a Co-op on this team, you will work cross-functionally to create and maintain learning offerings and content and to enable a high-performing Wayfair culture where every employee is valued and invited to contribute to a thriving global community centered around the creation of home. Why You'll Love Wayfair: Throughout the Co-op Program, we provide co-ops with the opportunity to engage in social and community building activities including: • A calendar of events including social networking, professional development, and dialogue events with senior leaders • Formalized mentorship program along with an assigned reporting manager for impactful professional development and feedback • Skills-based training • Coffee chat opportunities for co-ops to get to know one another Purpose & Inclusion at Wayfair: At Wayfair, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where every individual experiences a fair and equitable employee journey. We are committed to developing targeted resources that raise awareness around inclusion and eliminate barriers, ensuring Wayfair provides a fair and inclusive workplace experience for everyone. Social Impact & Responsibility: At Wayfair, we focus on helping people on their journey to home - specifically those who have lost their way from home. We do this by leveraging our best assets, such as collaborating with leading nonprofit organizations, coordinating in-kind product donations, empowering our employees to get involved through paid volunteer time off programs, and encouraging our customers to donate. This multi-faceted approach allows us to support communities in need in authentic ways that align with Wayfair's broader mission of helping everyone, anywhere create their sense of home. Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form . Need Technical Assistance? For more information about applying for a career at wayfair, visit our FAQ page here . About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair is one of the world's largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we're reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you're looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you'll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking. No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We're a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair - and world - for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. 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