About the role#
The Compensation Intern supports the Human Resources team by providing administrative and analytical help for compensation programs. You will work to ensure pay practices remain equitable and competitive across corporate, retail, distribution, and manufacturing locations. This role is based in West Des Moines and runs during the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the administration and maintenance of compensation programs.
- Prepare data, reports, and summaries to support compensation analysis.
- Support participation in compensation surveys by collecting and validating data.
- Help Compensation Analysts with wage reviews, job data requests, and market research.
- Provide administrative support for the annual compensation planning cycle.
- Act as a resource for Workday Compensation administration, including managing inquiries and data accuracy.
- Develop and maintain routine HR and compensation reports.
- Monitor and document process updates, procedures, and guidelines.
- Assist with compliance-related data gathering, including FLSA reviews and pay transparency.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and compensation data.
- Support special projects as assigned.
What you'll need#
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in an Associates or Bachelors degree program is preferred, ideally in Human Resources or Business Administration.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact with others in a professional manner.
- An ability to identify problems and develop solutions.
- Ability to perform sedentary office work, including occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: West Des Moines, Iowa.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, Summer 2027 internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
- Note: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
About Hy-Vee, Inc.
Hy-Vee, Inc. operates as an employee-owned corporation within the retail sector. The company manages over 563 business units across nine states in the Midwest. Founded in 1930, the organization maintains its headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa. It employs over 75,000 people and reports annual sales exceeding 13 billion dollars.
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