Human Resources Co-op

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Job description

Car shopping is complicated. At CarGurus, we use data and technology to make it simple, giving people the tools they need to confidently find, buy, finance, or sell a car. The best part? Our work makes a real impact. We're the most-visited car-shopping site in the US and we are growing fast in our international markets. Ready to come along for the ride?
The People & Talent (P&T) team is looking to hire a Human Resources Co-op! You will assist in a variety of meaningful HR activities across our teams, including, but not limited to, performance management and professional development, employee onboarding, HRIS processing and reporting, and providing overall HR support to employees.
In addition to gaining experience in the People & Talent function and developing a broad range of skills and capabilities, you will gain a strong understanding of CarGurus' growing business and how we are innovating the car buying and selling experience.
This is a full-time, paid, Spring 2022 Co-op position. Only students currently enrolled in a full time undergraduate or graduate program will be considered. Must be eligible to work 40 hours a week from January 2022 - June 2022.
Sample Responsibilities of the HR Co-op:
New Hires

Coordinate new hire gifts
Schedule onboarding activities for US, Canada and London

Reporting/Audits

Review & analyze data; prepare monthly reports
Customize reports based on business requests
Manage accuracy of employee data and paperwork requirements

Terminations

Prepare termination packages
Schedule exit meetings to go over Package (Cobra, 401(k), Benefits, Final Paycheck, etc.)
Coordinate equipment return with IT

Overall HR support

Assist with the performance management and promotion processes across the business
Process employee changes for the US: Manager Changes, Promotions, LOA, transfers, etc.
Answer HR/Benefit questions
Verification of Employment/Unemployment claims
Work on other projects as needed

Desired Skills/Experience:

The ideal candidate will have completed 2+ years in a business/HR degree program
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding customer service skills preferred
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Word
Ability to handle a high volume of HR transactions; stay up-to-date on and consistently apply HR policies/regulations/employment laws; act as a "go-to" HR resource

CarGurus Culture:
We work hard every day to build the world's most trusted and transparent automotive marketplace, but trust and transparency don't just apply to our consumers. They extend to our talent, too. We aim to create a workplace where everyone feels they can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potentialwhere you don't just fit, you thrive. We don't discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
CarGurus employees in the US can choose to work from home / remotely for the duration of 2021, or participate in a phased return to our beautiful office spaces. We expect most roles to be in-office at least 3 days a week beginning January 2022. In addition to the US, CarGurus operates sites in Canada and the UK. We have offices in Cambridge, MA; Detroit, MI; Dublin, Ireland; San Francisco, CA and London, UK. Check out our careers page to learn more.