Compensation Intern (Summer 2027)

Love's Travel Stops; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops invites applications for its College Intern Program in Oklahoma City. The Compensation Intern role supports the Total Rewards team with compensation analyses, market research, survey participation, reporting, and admin projects.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in compensation and HR while building analytical and communication skills, mentored by experienced professionals. The internship includes tours, executive Q&A, mentorship, and structured feedback, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Internship experience or relevant coursework preferred but not required.
• Interest in Human Resources, Compensation, Analytics or Total Rewards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection, validation, and organization for compensation projects.
• Support participation in compensation surveys and data submissions.
• Conduct basic market research and compile external data for analysis.
• Help with annual compensation processes, data organization, and documentation.
• Assist with audits and data review to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain compensation records, procedures, and project documentation.
• Learn fundamentals like market pricing, job evaluation, and pay structures.
• Collaborate on special projects related to job architecture and data analytics.
• Attend team meetings and training to gain exposure to Total Rewards practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Analytics

Communication

Data accuracy

Discretion

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's in HR/Business

Job description

Love's College Intern Program

The Love’s college internship program is frequently referred to as the best in Oklahoma City. This rapidly growing program provides opportunities for students in multiple areas of the business to receive employee level experience, not just busy work. Students also gain valuable knowledge that they can’t get in a classroom; they are guided through proper etiquette of a professional corporate setting. With a high percentage of full time offers, Love’s takes the time to invest not only in the students, but in their future.

Over the course of the summer, Love’s interns also participate in the following activities:

• Tour of multiple business operations
• Q&A sessions with executives
• Participation in Greater Grads: InternOKC
• Community volunteering activities
• Social/Networking events
• Classroom skills based training
• Mentor program
• Structured performance feedback
• Formal presentation to Love’s leadership

BASIC PURPOSE

The Compensation Intern provides support to the Total Rewards team by assisting with compensation analyses, market research, survey participation, reporting, and administrative projects. This role offers an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in compensation and human resources while developing analytical, business, and communication skills. The intern will work closely with Compensation team members and business partners to support projects that contribute to competitive and equitable pay practices across the organization.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with data collection, validation, and organization for compensation projects and initiatives.
• Support participation in compensation surveys by gathering information, reviewing data, and assisting with survey submissions.
• Conduct basic market research and assist in compiling external compensation data for analysis.
• Support annual compensation processes by helping organize data, perform quality checks, and maintain documentation.
• Assist with compensation audits and data review activities to help ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Help maintain compensation records, procedures, and project documentation.
• Learn compensation fundamentals including market pricing, job evaluation, pay structures, incentive programs, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Compensation team members on special projects related to job architecture, career pathing, compensation programs, and data analytics.
• Attend team meetings, training sessions, and development activities to gain exposure to Total Rewards practices and strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field.

Experience

• Previous internship, campus leadership, analytical coursework, or work experience is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated interest in Human Resources, Compensation, Analytics, Finance, or Total Rewards is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and data organization.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn compensation and Total Rewards concepts.

Love's Family of Companies encourages growth within the Company and the development of it's employees. Please make sure you have supervisor or manager approval prior to applying for a different position within the Company. If you have any questions, please contact your recruiter.