HR Global Initiatives Co-Op

About Flagship Pioneering

Flagship Pioneering invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health, sustainability and beyond. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated more than 100 companies. Many of these companies have addressed humanity’s most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture.   

Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies and has been twice named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at www.flagshippioneering.com. 

Explore Flagship’s core values to understand how they shape our work and guide our mission.  

About the Role

We are seeking an HR Co-op to support the Human Resources team in advancing Flagship’s Global Initiatives. This role will provide exposure to international HR practices, global talent strategies, and organizational development projects, while building hands-on experience in HR operations and cross-border collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent & Staffing Support
• Assist with sourcing, scheduling, and onboarding processes for roles tied to Global Initiatives.
• Support talent mapping, mobility planning, and workforce analytics across geographies.
• HR Operations & Processes
• Maintain HR data, records, and reporting for global projects.
• Help develop and document global HR processes, policies, and best practices.
• Employee Experience & Engagement
• Coordinate cultural and engagement initiatives for international teams.
• Support pulse surveys, communications, and events that connect teams across regions.
• Project & Initiative Support
• Provide administrative and research support on strategic HR projects linked to Global Initiatives (e.g., partnerships, global expansions, cross-functional teams).
• Prepare presentation materials, meeting notes, and trackers to ensure alignment and follow-up.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Interest in global business, cross-cultural work, and HR strategy.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Development Opportunities

• Gain hands-on exposure to global HR strategy and operations.
• Learn how HR partners with senior leaders to support global growth and organizational design.
• Build skills in talent management, HR operations, and cross-functional collaboration.