Company Description
Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.
External Field
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…