Co-op, Human Resources

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical•Somerville, MA

15h•$22 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won’t go – challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them. Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth – so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work. If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally and personally, come join our team. ultradedicated – Your biggest challenges yield rare possibilities At Ultragenyx, we’re driven by purpose every day—to bring transformative therapies to people living with rare and ultrarare diseases. As a Talent Acquisition Operations Co-op, you’ll be part of a team that helps build the future of our company by supporting the hiring process with care, precision, and a people-first mindset. This is a great opportunity for someone who’s curious about the world of Talent Acquisition and wants to gain hands-on experience in a mission-driven biotech environment. You’ll work closely with our Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition Operations and collaborate with recruiters across the globe.

Requirements

Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree, with a strong interest in Talent Acquisition or Human Resources. Curiosity and a desire to learn are key!
Availability: Able to commit to a full-time schedule (40 hours/week) during the fall co-op cycle: July 6 – December 18. This role is hybrid reporting in-person two days a week to the Somerville location at 100 Chestnut St. (accessible via the Green Line), and three days working remotely, with work hours from 8am to 5pm EST, Monday-Friday.
Technical Skills: Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Communication: Demonstrates clear, professional communication skills—both written and verbal.
Collaboration: Enjoys working in a team-oriented environment and thrives when collaborating with others.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and confirm interviews for candidates across the US and globally using our Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse).
Create job openings and help ensure they’re visible to the right audiences.
Partner with recruiters to track interview progress and keep things running smoothly.
Support data integrity and reporting in Greenhouse.
Handle candidate information with care and confidentiality.
Additional projects based on business needs.