Compensation Benefits Intern Spring 2027

BMW; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 20,088 - 26,784; Full time

Job summary

BMW Manufacturing Company in Spartanburg is offering a Compensation and Benefits internship for a student ready to engage across multiple departments. The role provides exposure to benchmarking, data analysis, and process improvements while contributing to ongoing compensation and benefits projects.

Qualified candidates should have data analysis skills, proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, a 3.0+ GPA, and be a currently enrolled US student.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student at a four-year US college.
• GPA at least 3.0 (cumulative).
• Able to work full-time on-site (40 hours/week).
• Must attach an unofficial transcript.
• Must complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.
• Work term dates: Jan 11, 2027 – May 14, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Assist Compensation and Organization Team with compensation benchmarking and position benchmarking.
• Update Job Function Data Sheets (JFDS) for new and existing roles.
• Support plant headcount, budget and planning steering processes.
• Assist benefits team with vendor reviews, open enrollment presentations, and HR Service Center inquiries.
• Update and modify process documents for Compensation & Benefits teams; support audits and compliance queries.
• Maintain organization charts and respond to HR Service Center cases daily.
• Contribute to continuous improvement workshops and document outcomes.
• Analyze medical plan expenses for Plant Spartanburg; participate in compensation survey analyses.

Skills

Data analysis

Education

GPA 3.0 (cumulative)

Enrolled student status in US college

Completed 30+ credit hours

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A good student experience is never hands-off. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment where students actively engage in practical experiences throughout their time with us. From the beginning, students are entrusted with specific responsibilities, ensuring they play a significant role in their learning journey. As valued team members, students are also encouraged to share and implement their own ideas, enhancing both their personal growth and the collective success of the team.

Description:

The Compensation and Benefits intern will be exposed to all main functions within our department. The intern will be able to interact with multiple departments throughout the plant and support current compensation and benefits projects.

The qualified intern should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions:

• Supporting the Compensation and Organization Team in compensation benchmarking,
• position benchmarking.
• Updating Job Function Data Sheets (JFDS) for new and existing positions.
• Support Plant headcount and budget and planning steering.
• Support benefits team in vendor review, open enrollment presentations and answering of HR Service Center cases.
• Updates and modifies process documents for the Compensation & Benefits teams.
• Supports benefits team with audits and compliance questions.
• Support in the maintenance of organization charts.
• Answer HR Service Center cases daily.
• Review and update process documentation as requested.
• Participate in continuous improvement workshops and document the outcomes of those workshops.
• Data analysis of medical plan expenses for Plant Spartanburg.
• Participation/Analysis of Compensation Survey Results.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Data analysis skills.
• 1+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major).
• Have enrolled student status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
• Completed at least 30 credit hours at time of application.
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours / week).
• Transfer students must have a GPA from current university.
• MUST ATTACH A COPY OF UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT.
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.
• The WORK TERM DATES are Jan 11th, 2027 - May 14th, 2027

BMW Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW MC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.