Compensation Intern - Summer 2027

Hy-Vee•Des Moines, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Compensation Intern provides administrative, analytical, and coordination support for compensation programs to help ensure equitable and competitive pay practices across corporate, retail, distribution, and manufacturing positions. The intern supports the Compensation team through data preparation, reporting, system administration, and coordination of compensation-related processes and projects. This position reports to the Assistant Vice President, Compensation and has no direct reports. The role is performed in a general office setting at Hy-Vee’s corporate office in West Des Moines, Iowa, and is not eligible for remote work. The position involves regular pressure to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks. The intern has access to confidential employee records and wage data and must maintain confidentiality. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Actively pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree required.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with others in a friendly, professional manner.
Ability to identify problems and develop and execute solutions.
Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and willingness to promote company values.
Ability to perform sedentary work, occasionally lift or carry objects up to 10 pounds, and occasionally stand or walk.
Ability to perform stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Ability to see detail at near and far range, with or without correction, and normal depth perception.

Responsibilities

Assist with the administration and maintenance of compensation programs to support equitable and competitive pay practices.
Prepare compensation data, reports, and summaries to support compensation analysis and decision-making.
Support compensation survey participation by collecting, validating, and submitting required data.
Assist Compensation Analysts with wage reviews, job data requests, and basic market data research.
Provide administrative support for the annual compensation planning cycle, including data validation and system setup.
Support Workday Compensation administration by responding to basic inquiries, routing tickets, and maintaining compensation-related data accuracy.
Develop and maintain routine HR and compensation reports.
Monitor and document compensation-related process updates, procedures, and guidelines.
Assist with compliance-related data gathering, including support for FLSA reviews and pay transparency requirements.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive compensation and employee data.
Support special projects and other duties as assigned by the Compensation team.