Talent Analyst Co-op - Spring 2027

Program Dates: January 4, 2027 - June 18, 2027
Boston, MA

The base pay for this position is $24 per hour.

This is a Boston based opportunity with a 4 day in office expectation (Monday - Thursday) with 1 day remote (Friday).

At this time, Wayfair will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN.

Who We Are

At Wayfair, our people are our greatest asset and a key differentiator as we continue to grow. The Talent Analytics team supports Wayfair's efforts to attract, retain, and develop world-class talent by translating data into actionable insights. Our team partners closely with leaders across Talent and the business to better understand the employee experience and identify opportunities to improve how we work.

Co-ops on the team gain hands-on experience applying analytics to real business questions, while developing strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills. Successful candidates are curious, thoughtful, and eager to learn, with an interest in using data to inform decisions and improve organizational effectiveness.

What You'll Do

• Scope, develop and manage end-to-end analyses (gather requirements, establish key metrics, test hypotheses) to address difficult business questions and improve the recruiter and candidate experience
• Present analyses and insights to teams across Talent and the Business
• Navigate our People Analytics platform (Visier) to answer questions and build customized views for various business leaders
• Leverage or learn Google Big Query to extract and manipulate talent data for ad hoc requests and projects
• Cultivate relationships and collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities and learnings, and create efficiencies through new tools and recommendations
• Examples of past projects on this team include collecting and analyzing survey data, creating an infrastructure to aggregate and analyze recruiting data, and evaluating performance review cycle results

What You'll Need

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors in pursuing an undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Math, Statistics, Business/Economics, Information Systems, Analytics) with the expectation that degree will be obtained between Winter 2027 and Spring 2029
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must be returning to the course of study following completion of the Co-op
• Ability to commit to working 40 hours/week (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday) from January 4 to June 18, 2027 in our Boston office
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future. Visa sponsorship includes the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, SQL or GBQ

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong academic performance with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Curious, creative thinker with an interest in improving talent and business processes
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a positive and collaborative working style
• Ability to quickly learn new technical tools and apply them effectively
• Professional maturity and integrity in handling confidential and sensitive data
• Demonstrated leadership through campus or extracurricular involvement
• Strong comfort level and appetite to use AI in daily workflow

Possible Team Placements Include:

• Community Experience/Corporate Travel: The Community Experience and Celebrate Team is a unique department at Wayfair that is responsible for the day to day office operations and the employee engagement efforts. Our role is to make the office space at Wayfair a great place to be - we ensure that there are many ways to engage and get to know your fellow co-workers. Foster relationships with both internal & external partners. You will be able to own projects and help build processes to support colleagues within the corporate travel and community experience programs.
• Global Benefits & Wellness: This team is responsible for designing benefits packages, including healthcare, financial care, and self and family options, aimed at enhancing the overall employee experience with focus on well-being. Additionally, they play a vital role in communicating the benefit plans and changes to managers and employees, ensuring a clear understanding of Wayfair's Total Rewards package.
• Purpose & Inclusion: Our Purpose & Inclusion team is here to enable a Wayfair culture where every employee, future and present, is seen, valued, and invited to contribute to a thriving global community centered around the creation of home. This team engages with leaders to grow their commitment and collaboration, develops education programs and awareness, and builds the right infrastructure to support our work.
• Talent Acquisition Enablement: The Talent Acquisition Enablement team is a Center of Excellence, driving innovation in how we attract, engage, and hire top talent. We explore and implement cutting-edge technologies and best practices, empowering our global TA teams to deliver an exceptional candidate experience and build a world-class workforce.

Why You'll Love Wayfair

Throughout the Co-op Program, we blend hands-on work with continuous development and community. You'll be integrated into our team like a full-time employee while accessing unique program perks:

• Real Mentorship & Growth: Be paired with a dedicated manager and formal mentor for ongoing 1:1 feedback, career coaching, and skill-building tailored to your goals.
• Continuous Skill Development: Sharpen your technical and professional skill set through hands-on training, workshops, and real-world execution.
• Build Future-Ready Skills: Gain hands-on experience using modern technology platforms and approved AI tools, developing practical fluency for today's tech landscape.
• Community & Network: Build lasting connections through casual coffee chats, cohort social events, and collaborative networking events with peers across the business.
• Enjoy Employee Perks: Take advantage of the Wayfair employee discount throughout your internship.

Purpose & Inclusion at Wayfair:
At Wayfair, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where every individual experiences a fair and equitable employee journey. We are committed to developing targeted resources that raise awareness around inclusion and eliminate barriers, ensuring Wayfair provides a fair and inclusive workplace experience for everyone.

Social Impact & Responsibility:
At Wayfair, we focus on helping people on their journey to home - specifically those who have lost their way from home. We do this by leveraging our best assets, such as collaborating with leading nonprofit organizations, coordinating in-kind product donations, empowering our employees to get involved through paid volunteer time off programs, and encouraging our customers to donate. This multi-faceted approach allows us to support communities in need in authentic ways that align with Wayfair's broader mission of helping everyone, anywhere create their sense of home.

Wayfair's In-Office Policy:
All Boston-based corporate employees will be in office in a hybrid capacity. Employees will work in the office on designated days, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and work remotely the other 1 day of the week.

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities:
Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form.

About Wayfair Inc.:
Wayfair is one of the world's largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, 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.