Spring 2027 Co-op, People Research and Analytics, Human Resources

Location: Boston, MA

Job Description

Kickstart Your Career at Vertex!

Are you ready to make a real impact? At Vertex, our mission is to tackle serious diseases and to change lives, for the better, for the future. Our aim is to give you the skills, insights, and career guidance to be an important part of that future; to turn your potential into progression. As a Vertex intern or co-op, you’ll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams, and learn from industry leaders. We’re passionate about innovation, inclusion, and supporting your growth—inside and outside the lab.

Why Vertex?

Real Projects: You’ll work on assignments that make a real impact, not just busy work.

Mentorship & Networking: Connect with leaders and peers who want to see you succeed through professional networks, connections, and collaborations that will shape your longer-term career.

Flexible & Supportive: We offer flexible work options with Flex @ Vertex and prioritize your wellbeing.

Inclusive Culture: Collaboration and inclusion are embedded in everything we do.

Career Launchpad: Build skills, explore career paths, and get guidance for your future career.

Your Impact

The Vertex People Research and Analytics, Human Resources Co-op is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate or advanced degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Data Analytics, Business, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related fi. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, a co-op at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our HR - People Experience & Analytics functional area and serve as a launchpad for your career.

The application deadline for this co-op is November 15th, 2026. Please note that Vertex reviews applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close this job posting prior to the listed deadline. Applicants can expect to receive an update about their application before or shortly after the application deadline.

Ready to apply? Submit your application and let’s turn possibilities into reality!

What you will be doing

The Human Resources team supports the organization by enabling a high-performing workforce and delivering programs that strengthen the employee experience. Within HR, the People Analytics team transforms workforce data into meaningful insights that help leaders understand trends, make informed decisions, and improve business and talent outcomes.

Develop workforce reporting, dashboards, and analytics that provide timely and actionable insights.

Conduct research and analysis on workforce trends, employee experience, talent, and organizational effectiveness.

Participate in research activities, including data collection, literature reviews, analysis, and the development of findings and recommendations.

Partner with HR and business leaders to translate questions into data-driven recommendations.

Improve HR data quality, governance, and analytical capabilities.

Explore new technologies and analytical methods, including AI, to make workforce insights more accessible and impactful.

Key Responsibilities

Support People Analytics research projects by assisting with data collection, literature reviews, survey research, and background research under the guidance of team members.

Prepare, organize, and validate workforce data for analysis while following established data privacy, quality, and governance practices.

Perform basic quantitative and qualitative analyses to identify trends, patterns, and key insights.

Assist in developing dashboards, reports, presentations, and research summaries that clearly communicate findings to HR stakeholders.

Document analytical methods, assumptions, processes, and project outcomes to support consistency and knowledge sharing.

Collaborate with People Analytics, HR, and business partners to understand project needs, incorporate feedback, and complete assigned deliverables.

What you will need to succeed

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Data Analytics, Business, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related field

Interest in People Analytics, workforce research, employee experience, or the application of data to HR and business questions.

Foundational quantitative and qualitative research skills, including the ability to organize information, analyze data, identify patterns, and summarize findings.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with foundational experience using Python and SQL for data extraction, cleaning, transformation, and analysis.

Familiarity with data visualization, basic statistical analysis, survey data, or business intelligence tools is a plus.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, confidentiality, and responsible handling of sensitive workforce information.

Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information in a concise and understandable manner.

Ability to work collaboratively, manage assigned tasks, incorporate feedback, and learn in a fast-paced team environment.

Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships/co-ops or entry level roles within this part of the organization.

You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before June 2027

You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January – June 2027

Program Details

Full-time, paid co-op $25.00-35.00 USD/hour

Program Dates: January – June 2027

Application Deadline: November 15th, 2026

At Vertex, we believe that when you feel your best, you can perform at your best. That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you.

Free 24/7 onsite gym access and free access to group exercise classes

Subsidized commuter benefits- transit and parking

Provided meals—free br