Compensation Intern - Summer 2027

Hy-Vee, Inc.; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Hy-Vee, Inc. is seeking a Compensation Intern to support our Human Resources team in West Des Moines. The role involves data preparation, reporting, and coordination of compensation-related processes across multiple business areas while maintaining data accuracy and confidentiality.

You will assist with surveys, wage reviews, and basic market data research, contributing to equitable and competitive pay practices. This is a great learning opportunity in a dynamic retail corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Actively pursuing an Associates or Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Assists with administration and maintenance of compensation programs.
• Prepares compensation data, reports, and summaries for analysis.
• Supports participation in compensation surveys and data collection.
• Assists analysts with wage reviews and market data research.
• Provides support for annual compensation planning and data validation.
• Supports Workday Compensation administration and data accuracy.

Skills

Excel (intermediate)

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pursuing Associates or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Additional Considerations (if Any)

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.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.