Human Resources Operations Co-op

Goodwin; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin, an international AmLaw 100 law firm, is seeking a People Operations co-op to join the Boston and New York teams. You will support all aspects of employee life-cycle changes, greet employees, coordinate onboarding, review Form I-9 documents, and help with onboarding groups.

This role offers hands-on exposure to a top-tier global firm and a chance to build your professional brand working closely with partners and staff.

Qualifications

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask

Responsibilities

• Assist with submitting and reviewing background checks
• Greet employees upon arrival on their first days
• Coordinate onboarding, including orientation and Form I-9 documentation
• Assist with large onboarding groups in the Summer or Fall
• Process HR vendor invoices
• Respond to requests for employment verifications
• Maintain employee data integrity in Workday
• Assist with organization and management of HR personnel files
• Collaborate with People Operations and HRIS team members on projects

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday

Job description

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross‑functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.

Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting‑edge solutions in high‑stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world‑class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward‑thinking peers.

People Operations Co‑op

Goodwin, an international, AmLaw 100 law firm, is seeking a co‑op to join the People Operations team. The co‑op will support the Boston or New York People Operations team in all aspects of employee life‑cycle changes. The co‑op must have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, strong computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi‑task. The co‑op will also have the opportunity to build their professional brand by meeting and working closely with the firm’s lawyers and professional staff.

What you do:

• Assist with submitting and reviewing background checks

• Greet employees upon arrival on their first days

• Coordinate new hire on-boarding, including but not limited to scheduling and attending orientation meetings, reviewing onboarding tasks, including Form I-9 documentation

• Assist with large onboarding groups in the Summer or Fall

• Process HR vendor invoices

• Respond to requests for employment verifications for current and previous employees

• Maintain employee data integrity in Workday system by conducting regular audits

• Assist with the organization and management of HR personnel files including regular e‑filing

• Collaborate with People Operations and HRIS team members on various projects
  

Who you are:

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

• Excellent and demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional time management and organizational capabilities

• Ability to manage competing priorities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook