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Talent Acquisition & Strategy Associate Internship (Summer 2020)

Talent Acquisition & Strategy Associate Internship: Summer 2020

Wayfair believes that our people are our greatest asset and biggest differentiator. As Wayfair grows, so too does the need to ensure our talent strategy and approach is best in class. Wayfair’s Talent organization is critical to the company’s overall success. Our teams include Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Learning & Development, all of which work together to drive the strategic roadmap for how Wayfair attracts, develops, engages, and retains our rapidly growing workforce. Whether recruiting our newest Wayfairians, creating a best-in-class employee experience and culture, or building core training and talent development programs, you’ll have the opportunity to have direct impact on Wayfair’s most important asset: it’s people. Strong candidates will be curious, analytical, results-oriented, and passionate about contributing to the growth of a diverse and collaborative organization. This is an ideal internship opportunity for candidates seeking to gain experience in talent acquisition and human resources functions in a rapidly growing organization.

By applying for this role, you may be considered for placement within the following teams: Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Learning & Development. Placement will be determined through the application and interview process and is dependent on a combination of interest, skills and experience, and growth potential. Please note that the majority of our openings fall within our Talent Acquisition function. 

What You’ll Do

  • Partner with business leaders to execute on strategic hiring plans to attract, engage, and retain the world’s best talent
  • Contribute to the creation and implementation of employee development and engagement initiatives
  • Use data to identify and assess organizational effectiveness and performance; apply insights to recruitment and talent development strategies
  • Analyze data and drive recommendations to improve business results
  • Join an environment of knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continued learning where the status quo is questioned and ideas for improvement are championed and continually explored
  • Be empowered to take on significant responsibility from day one, with a high degree of autonomy, ownership, and opportunity for personal and professional development and career growth

What You’ll Need:

  • Currently enrolled in Bachelor’s degree program
  • Strong academic record
  • Demonstrated leadership through campus involvement; former internship or work experience a plus
  • Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data to inform decisions and drive business results
  • Ability to learn and act quickly, make decisions, and draw conclusions in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and changing environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in Excel a plus
  • Integrity and respect for complete confidentiality

Who We Are:

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employers, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.