Talent Associate-Special Projects

Full Time
Boston, MA, USA
4 months ago

*This is a remote opportunity based in the United States

Wayfair is seekinga temporary part time associate to partner with the Talent Audit Policy Manager in owning an audit of Wayfair’s Talent policies. The goal is to streamline and update these policies, consolidate them into a single source of truth, and enable future governance. This associate will work closely with a project manager and other junior team members to achieve these objectives.

What You’ll Do:

  • Assist in compiling a comprehensive list of current and desired policies across regions.
  • Help create a structured map of all policies, noting where they connect or impact each other.
  • Support the audit process and coordinate with stakeholders across Talent to draft and update documentation.
  • Record dates of updates and identify policy owners, ensuring consistency in structure and adherence to Wayfair Voice.
  • Assist in publishing the updated comprehensive policy in a structured and tagged format on one platform (e.g., Google Docs, depending on available Tech support).
  • Collaborate with the Project Manager and Tech team to decommission outdated content and platforms and build pathways to updated content, creating a single source of truth for Talent policies.
  • Assist in conducting internal and external research to support the development of a governance structure and plan.
  • Assist in socializing the governance plan with relevant stakeholders.
  • Help create and launch change management and governance processes for Talent and broader Wayfair audiences.
  • Other duties as assigned by the project manager

What You’ll Need:

  • Interest in project management and/or HR topics.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proficiency in Google Enterprise Suite tools (Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet).

Preferred Skills:

  • Basic knowledge of project management principles.
  • Previous experience in a project support or coordination role.
  • Familiarity with conducting audits or policy reviews.

This entry-level position offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project coordination, policy auditing, and HR processes within a dynamic and supportive team environment.

 

 

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 Berlin, 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. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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