Summer 2026 - Staff Intern - HR - Corporate Benefits

PSEG • Newark, NJ

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

PSEG is looking for a Summer 2026 Staff Intern – Human Resources – Corporate Benefits. This job involves working as a team member supporting the Benefit Department. This position will be Hybrid Flexible.

Requirements

• The successful incumbent(s) must be actively pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution in Human Resource Management, Leadership/Organizational Development, Labor Relations, Psychology, Sociology, Business Administration or Liberal Arts and graduating between December 2026 and May 2029.
• Students graduating in May/June 2026 are not eligible unless they are enrolling in a post-graduate degree program in the fall term of 2026.
• PSEG recognizes institutions of higher education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.
• Incumbents must have completed freshman level course work for consideration.
• Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).
• As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
• For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing.
• Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana.
• Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles.
• Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

Nice To Haves

• 3.0 GPA
• Intermediate Excel, Word and Powerpoint skills
• Strong analytical skills and superior attention to detail
• Strong time management, organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support the Benefits Department in the day-to-day administration of the 401(k), pension, and Health & Welfare plans
• Performs weekly reconciliations of HRIS and vendor data to ensure data integrity, and partners with the applicable internal or external stakeholders to resolve any discrepancies
• Conduct research on employee benefit appeals

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees