HR Coordinator Co-op

Later•Boston, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Later is hiring a Northeastern University co-op student to join its People team as an HR Coordinator, based at the Boston hub. This six-month, full-time, in-person co-op provides hands-on experience across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee experience, HR operations, and People programs. The co-op will also support the day-to-day operations of the Boston office and help create a strong in-person employee experience. The role partners with People Operations, Talent Acquisition, IT, leadership, building management, and vendors, with regular exposure to senior People leaders. The position is on-site at the Boston office five days per week. Applicants must be currently enrolled in Northeastern University's co-op program, eligible for a full-time six-month co-op term, and located within the Boston hub. Compensation is $21 per hour. Co-op team members are not eligible for company benefits.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at Northeastern University and eligible for a full-time, six-month co-op term.
Coursework or interest in Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, Business, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience indicating readiness for HR work.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and professionalism when handling sensitive employee information.
Comfort with digital tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, and project trackers, and ability to learn HRIS and ATS platforms.
Available to work on-site at the Boston office five days per week.
Interest in how AI tools are used to scale HR and operations work.

Nice To Haves

Prior internship, co-op, or part-time experience in HR, People Operations, office management, or hospitality.
Exposure to HRIS, ATS platforms such as Greenhouse, or workplace systems.

Responsibilities

Support HRIS data entry, employee changes, document management, and accurate employee records.
Assist with interview scheduling, reference checks, and candidate experience during hiring.
Maintain People team trackers, dashboards, and reporting related to hiring, onboarding, and employee lifecycle metrics.
Draft and proofread internal communications, FAQs, and People team documentation.
Monitor and respond to People team inquiries, answering common questions and routing requests with guidance.
Coordinate new-hire onboarding logistics, including pre-boarding communications, equipment, and Day 1 setup for Boston-based hires.
Partner with IT and People Operations to support smooth onboarding experiences.
Assist with employee experience programs, recognition, milestones, and internal events, including planning and execution.
Support engagement survey communications, response tracking, and follow-up coordination.
Support Boston office operations, including supplies, snacks, mail, vendor relationships, and basic facilities needs.
Assist with Boston office events, team gatherings, and on-site experiences for visiting team members and executives.
Coordinate with building management, security, and vendors on office operations.
Help maintain a welcoming, organized, on-brand office that supports the hybrid work model.
Contribute to People team projects related to Learning and Development, AI proficiency, performance, and culture initiatives.
Create process documentation, standard operating procedures, and how-to guides that can support the team beyond the co-op term.