SPRING 2026 Human Resources Co-op ( 6 Months)

At MFS you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

Human Resources Co-op

MFS is a global investment management firm focused on creating long-term value responsibly by doing whats right for our clients every day. Our rich history dates to 1924 when our founders invented the mutual fund. Since then collaboration and innovation have fueled our success. Our unwavering commitment to finding the best most durable investment opportunities is what sets us apart and our success is grounded in our unique approach disciplined philosophy and collaborative culture.

Joining our team provides opportunities to share your voice and talents tackle challenging problems create solutions and collaborate with dedicated co-workers. This Co-op experience provides participants with a meaningful relevant work experience as part of their academic addition to daily responsibilities participants will have the opportunity to participate in a series of structured activities designed to enhance their learning experience including:
Co-Op New Hire Orientation
Senior Leadership Speaker Series
Social & Networking Events
Presentation Challenges

At the conclusion of this position co-ops will have increased their knowledge of investing the mutual fund industry employee engagement and a firm understanding of how human resources works at an asset manager.
MFS co-op positions are a 6-month commitment (January 6th through June 26th 2026) working Monday Friday and work between 35-40 hours. Our program is designed for undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in a co-op program through their college or university and can meet our requirements.
MFS is a hybrid work environment (with 2 remote days and 3 on-site days) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Job Summary
The Human Resources Co-op is a great opportunity for students looking to broaden their knowledge of how Human Resources (HR) functions in a corporate setting. If you are interested in learning how hiring training benefits and compensation decisions are made within organizations this position may be the one for you. You will have a chance to work with a wide range of HR professionals on meaningful projects that impact the work we do every day from shadowing Talent Acquisition associates through the candidate application proves to assisting HR Business Partners (HRBP) with presentations to senior leadership.

Principle Responsibilities
Hosts campus events for fellow co-op students
Compiles onboarding materials for newly hired employees
Exposure to full-cycle recruitment practices
Represents MFS at campus career fairs
Research information for the Talent Acquisition team including competitive insights new tools and technology etc.
Logs diversity outreach for the Talent Acquisition team
Organize and execute major volunteer events including Global Week of Giving Back and Co-op Volunteer Day
Supports our diversity recruiting initiatives by communicating with local community partners
Help manage internal communications regarding volunteer programs with employees nonprofit and community organizations
Research and present information on trends in Corporate Citizenship and Diversity to MFS Corporate Citizenship Committee
Assists the HRBP team with presentations to senior leaders including creating and editing PowerPoint decks
Assists Learning and Development team with internal learning platform
Distribute weekly reports to HR teams regarding hiring information and other HR-related activities

Qualifications
Strong interpersonal organizational and written and verbal communication skills
Have a genuine interest in Human Resources and talent development
Passion for Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Strong Microsoft office skills and a keen eye for detail
Ability to multi-task prioritize projects and meet deadlines
Proactive in approach
Commitment to learning problem solving and customer service
Comfortable working as part of a team and independently

MFS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion sex national origin age marital status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Additionally retaliation including intimidation threats or coercion because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination engaged or may engage in filing a complaint assisted in a review investigation or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal State or local EEO law is prohibited. Please see the EEO is the Law document and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision linked for your reference.

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MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

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MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion sex national origin age marital status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Additionally retaliation including intimidation threats or coercion because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination engaged or may engage in filing a complaint assisted in a review investigation or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal State or local EEO law is prohibited. Please see the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document linked for your reference.