Summer Intern - Compensation & Benefits

Reworld Waste • Florham Park, NJ

9d • $42,800 - $56,900

About The Position

The Compensation & Benefits Intern will support the Global Compensation & Benefits team in executing key cyclical processes and providing analytical, administrative, and project-based support. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, is curious about how HR programs are designed and administered, and is eager to contribute to meaningful work that impacts employees across the organization.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Economics, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; comfortable working with Excel and large datasets.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Excel functions (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas).
• Familiarity with HR Information Systems (e.g., Workday) is a plus.
• Interest in compensation, benefits, or total rewards as a long-term career path.

Responsibilities

• Compensation Support Assist with job evaluations, market pricing, and benchmarking activities.
• Help maintain and update compensation data, spreadsheets, and internal documentation.
• Support preparation of materials for annual compensation processes (e.g., merit cycles, bonus planning, salary structure updates).
• Conduct data audits to ensure accuracy and integrity in HR systems.
• Benefits Support Assist in benefits administration tasks, including enrollment audits, data validation, and vendor file reviews.
• Help prepare employee communications and resources related to benefits programs.
• Support ongoing benefits initiatives, such as wellness programs, process improvements, or vendor assessments.
• Data & Analysis Analyze compensation and benefits data to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations to support HR decision-making.
• Prepare presentation materials for HR leadership.
• Project Support Participate in cross-functional HR projects aimed at enhancing employee experience.
• Conduct research on compensation and benefits trends, regulatory changes, and best practices.
• Contribute to process documentation and continuous improvement efforts.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in compensation, benefits, and total rewards strategy.
• Exposure to HR systems, benchmarking surveys, analytics tools, and corporate HR processes.
• Opportunity to contribute to projects with real business impact.
• Mentorship and learning opportunities from experienced HR professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern