Human Resources Co-op

Location: Durham, NC Department: Human Resources

Company Overview

Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines. To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform with integrated gene editing, delivery and internal manufacturing capabilities. Beam’s suite of gene editing technologies is anchored by base editing, a proprietary technology that is designed to enable precise, predictable and efficient single base changes, at targeted genomic sequences, without making double-stranded breaks in the DNA. This has the potential to enable a wide range of therapeutic editing strategies that Beam is using to advance a diversified portfolio of base editing programs. Beam is a values-driven organization committed to its people, cutting-edge science, and a vision of providing life-long cures to patients suffering from serious diseases.

Position Overview

Beam is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Human Resources Co-Op to join our team from January through June 2027. The Human Resources Co-op will support key HR initiatives and projects focused on strengthening HR operations, processes, and compliance. This role will provide hands-on experience reviewing HR processes and documentation, identifying opportunities for improvement, and supporting efforts to strengthen consistency and compliance across HR practices. The co-op will collaborate with HR and cross-functional stakeholders while building practical experience in HR operations, project management, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

Review HR processes and personnel files to assess alignment with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and established HR practices.

Audit personnel files for completeness, consistency, appropriate document segregation, and adherence to confidentiality and recordkeeping requirements; document findings and recommend corrective actions.

Research applicable HR record-retention requirements and develop a documented retention schedule for personnel and other HR records, in partnership with HR and Legal as appropriate.

Review key HR processes—including onboarding, offboarding, employee communications, and document-management workflows—to confirm that procedures and related controls are current, consistently applied, and adequately documented.

Recommend improvements to address identified compliance gaps and strengthen the clarity, efficiency, consistency, and scalability of HR processes.

Organize approved HR records and process documentation within a consistent, centralized structure that supports appropriate access, confidentiality, and ongoing maintenance.

Exhibit Beam Leadership Behaviors; work collaboratively across functions and locations.

Handle confidential information and HR documents responsibly while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Support on-site culture and team events as needed.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a BS or MS degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Knowledge of HR compliance practices and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to understand workflows and translate them into clear, structured documentation.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Comfortable seeking input, collaborating with multiple stakeholders, and helping to keep projects on track and meet timelines.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and requires onsite attendance 4-5 days per week.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree-granting college or university program and maintain their student status throughout the duration of the co-op to be eligible.

Hourly pay will will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education.

Co-op Hourly Pay Range

$23—$34 USD