Talent Operations Co-op

About the Opportunity

Zayo is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented student to join our People & Culture team as a Talent Operations Co-op. This 12-month opportunity, offered in partnership with the University of Colorado Denver Business School, provides hands-on experience in human resources, talent acquisition, HR technology, and talent operations.

Working alongside experienced HR professionals, the Talent Operations Co-op will help support the day-to-day activities that enable Zayo to attract, hire, and develop talent. The role will focus on recruitment coordination, data management, reporting, and process improvement, with opportunities to participate in broader People & Culture initiatives.

This position is ideal for a student interested in exploring a career in human resources, business operations, talent management, or HR analytics.

What You'll Do

Talent Acquisition Coordination & Support

• Assist with interview scheduling, candidate coordination, and recruiting logistics to support a positive candidate experience.
• Support recruiting team members with sourcing-related coordination, candidate tracking, and administrative activities.
• Maintain and update candidate and recruiting information in Zayo's HR and recruiting systems.
• Partner with recruiters and coordinators to identify and resolve scheduling, documentation, and process-related issues.
• Help maintain accurate recruiting records, trackers, and operational documentation.

HR Data Management & Reporting

• Support the Talent Acquisition Operations team with data entry, reporting, and information management.
• Assist with maintaining accurate employee, candidate, and organizational data within Workday and other HR systems.
• Identify data discrepancies, support data cleanup activities, and help improve overall data quality.
• Prepare and update routine reports, spreadsheets, and operational trackers.
• Collaborate with People & Culture partners to support HR data management and administrative needs.
• Identify opportunities to streamline recurring administrative tasks and improve operational efficiency.

Talent Programs & Special Projects

• Assist with the coordination and administration of talent development programs, learning initiatives, and other People & Culture activities as needed.
• Support program logistics, participant communications, scheduling, and tracking.
• Participate in projects designed to improve the employee or candidate experience.
• Gain exposure to different functions within People & Culture through cross-functional projects and team collaboration.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student at the University of Colorado Denver, pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Comfort working with data, spreadsheets, and business systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Ability to work approximately 20 hours per week throughout the 12-month co-op assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in human resources, talent acquisition, talent management, or business operations.
• Experience working with spreadsheets, reporting, or data analysis through coursework, projects, or previous employment.
• Familiarity with HR systems such as Workday or applicant tracking systems (not required).
• Interest in process improvement, problem-solving, and operational efficiency.

What You'll Gain

• Practical HR Experience: Exposure to the daily operations of a corporate People & Culture function, including recruiting, HR technology, and talent programs.
• Business Systems & Analytics: Hands-on experience using business applications, managing data, and supporting operational reporting.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to build communication, project coordination, problem-solving, and business partnership skills.
• Cross-Functional Exposure: Experience collaborating with recruiters, HR operations professionals, HR Business Partners, and talent development teams.
• Meaningful Contributions: The opportunity to support real business priorities while developing a foundation for a future career in HR or business operations.

Co-op Program Structure

This position is designed as a 12-month, part-time co-op assignment, averaging approximately 20 hours per week. The student will work as part of Zayo's People & Culture organization, with primary responsibilities supporting Talent Acquisition and opportunities to contribute to other HR functions.

Zayo will provide guidance, coaching, and opportunities for the student to apply classroom learning in a professional business environment.

Department: People & Culture
Location: Denver, Colorado (Hybrid, based on business needs)
Position Type: Part-Time, Temporary Co-op
Duration: Approximately 12 months
Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week
University Partnership: University of Colorado Denver Business School

Hourly Rate: range $21-$25 / hr

Anticipated Start Date: November 16th – November 30th

The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. 

Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance and 401(k).

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

Zayo is an equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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