What are the responsibilities and job description for the FALL 2025 Human Resources Co-op ( 6 Months) position at MFS Investment Management?
Human Resources Co-op
MFS is a global investment management firm focused on creating long-term value responsibly by doing what's 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.
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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 studies. In 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 (July 8th, 2025 - December 19th, 2025), 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 Corporate Citizenship during our Global Month of Giving.
Principle Responsibilities
Qualifications
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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