Compensation Intern - Summer 2027
Hy-Vee · West Des Moines
Additional Considerations (if any):
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At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.
Job Description:
Job Title: Compensation Intern
Department: Human Resources
FLSA: Non-Exempt
General Function:
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. Supports the Compensation team through data preparation, reporting, system administration, and coordination of compensation-related processes and projects.
Reporting Relationships:
Accountable and Reports to: Assistant Vice President, Compensation
Direct Reports: None
Primary Responsibilities:
Assists with the administration and maintenance of compensation programs to support equitable and competitive pay practices.
Prepares compensation data, reports, and summaries to support compensation analysis and decision-making.
Supports participation in compensation surveys by collecting, validating, and submitting required data.
Assists Compensation Analysts with wage reviews, job data requests, and basic market data research.
Provides administrative support for the annual compensation planning cycle, including data validation and system setup.
Serves as a support resource for Workday Compensation administration by responding to basic inquiries, routing tickets, and maintaining compensation-related data accuracy.
Develops and maintains routine HR and compensation reports.
Monitors and documents compensation-related process updates, procedures, and guidelines.
Assists with compliance-related data gathering, including support for FLSA reviews and pay transparency requirements.
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive compensation and employee data at all times.
Supports special projects and other duties as assigned by the Compensation team.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; actively pursuing an Associates or Bachelors degree required.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level.
Physical Requirements:
- Visual requirements include the ability to see detail at near and far range with or without correction and normal depth perception.
- Must be physically able to perform sedentary work, including occasionally lifting or carrying objects up to 10 pounds, and occasional standing or walking.
- Must be able to perform the following physical activities: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:
Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company.
Strong interpersonal skills. An ability to relate to and interact with other people in a friendly, professional manner.
Ability to identify problems, develop and execute solutions.
Working Conditions:
The duties of this position are performed in a general office setting at our corporate office in West Des Moines, IA and this role is not eligible for remote work. There is regular pressure to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
Confidentiality:
Has access to confidential information, including employee records and wage data.
Are you ready to smile, apply today.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.