Co-op, Talent Acquisition Operations

Position Overview

Be a hero for our rare disease patients. At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe in taking real impactful action for both patients and our people. With a vision to lead the future of rare disease medicine, we challenge the status quo and build a new model to bring life-changing treatments to those who need them.

As a Talent Acquisition Operations Co-op, you will support our hiring process with care, precision, and a people-first mindset. You’ll work closely with the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition Operations and global recruiters in a mission-driven biotech environment. Work Model: This co-op role is full-time (40 hours/week) during the spring cycle (January 5 – June 26), with a hybrid model requiring onsite presence 2 days per week at our Somerville location and remote work for the remaining days.

Key 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 the process running smoothly.
• Support data integrity and reporting in Greenhouse.
• Handle candidate information with care and confidentiality.
• Assist with additional projects based on business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree, with a strong interest in Talent Acquisition or Human Resources.
• Availability: Able to commit to a full-time schedule during the spring co-op cycle (January 5 – June 26) with a hybrid work model (2 days onsite, 3 days remote from 8am to 5pm EST, Monday-Friday).
• Technical Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office tools such as Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Communication: Demonstrates clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaboration: Enjoys working in a team-oriented environment and excels when collaborating with others.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: U.S. Hourly Wage Range of $22.00-$27.00 (actual wage depends on school year/level).
• Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company.
• Volunteer days.
• Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings.
• Employee wellbeing benefits and fitness reimbursement.
• Tuition sponsoring and professional development plans.
• Benefits vary by region and country.