Intern - Payroll Tax

LCH Lab. Corp. of America Holdings; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp invites motivated students to join its 2027 Global Internship Program for an 11-week paid internship in payroll tax. You’ll work on impactful projects, learn about federal, state, and local payroll tax rules, and gain real-world experience while contributing to regular regulatory reporting and tax filings.

Eligibility targets rising juniors and seniors pursuing business, accounting, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s program and pursuing a degree related to business or accounting.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail required.
• Good written and verbal communication; able to learn payroll tax processes.

Responsibilities

• Support daily payroll tax audit responsibilities.
• Assist with multiple concurrent projects and ensure work is accurate and timely.
• Help reconcile quarter-end and year-end payroll tax filings.
• Learn payroll processing, tax withholding, and regulatory reporting.
• Assist with quarterly and annual payroll tax reporting to authorities.
• Participate in training to understand Federal, State, and Local payroll tax rules.
• Collaborate with Payroll Tax team and internal/external colleagues on projects.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree student in Business Admin / Accounting

Tools

Workday

Payroll systems

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Join Labcorp’s 2027 Global Internship Program and take the first step toward a meaningful career in healthcare innovation! We’re looking for motivated students to be part of a dynamic 11‑week paid internship where you’ll work on impactful projects and gain real‑world experience, all while supporting our mission to improve health and improve lives.

Work Schedule

Days/Hours: Monday–Friday / 40 hours per week

Job Responsibilities

• Support key daily payroll tax audit responsibilities.
• Assist with multiple concurrent projects and ensure assigned work is completed accurately and on time.
• Support the reconciliation of quarter‑end and year‑end payroll tax filings.
• Learn the processes used to process payroll, withhold taxes, and report employee and employer tax withholding to regulatory agencies.
• Support quarterly and annual processes used to report earnings to employees and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in training to develop a deeper understanding of Federal, State, and Local payroll tax regulations.
• Collaborate with Payroll Tax team members and internal and external colleagues to support payroll tax processes and projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program.
• Working towards a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.

Additional Job Standards

• Experience with Microsoft Excel required.
• Experience or interest in tax and payroll tax processes.
• Interest in taxation is a plus.
• Experience with Workday and payroll systems is highly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or assignments in an academic or professional setting.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external colleagues.
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work independently under general supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to actively participate in training and apply newly learned skills.

Internship 2027 Dates

June 1, 2027–August 13, 2027

About the Team

The Payroll Tax Team supports Labcorp’s payroll tax processes by adhering to applicable legislation and regulatory requirements and helping ensure employee and employer tax liabilities are reported and paid to regulatory agencies in a timely manner. The team also supports employee tax setup, validates payroll tax results, responds to employee questions, and helps ensure payroll systems remain current with applicable regulatory updates. As a member of the team, the intern will gain exposure to payroll processing, tax withholding, regulatory reporting, payroll tax audits, and quarter‑end and year‑end reconciliation processes while developing an understanding of Federal, State, and Local payroll tax requirements.

About the Program

As a Labcorp intern, you’ll be immersed in hands‑on work that complements your academic background. In addition to your project work, you’ll gain valuable exposure to Labcorp’s global business, culture, and leadership through: Enterprise‑wide learning experiences that introduce you to key business functions across Labcorp Leadership exposure and visibility, including direct interaction with senior leaders An immersive, in‑person intern event designed to connect you with peers and deepen your understanding of our mission Senior leader speaker sessions offering insights into strategy, innovation, and career growth Continuous opportunities to connect and grow, from intern cohort communication channels and LinkedIn Learning resources to professional development sessions and storytelling opportunities that highlight your internship journey Connection to Labcorp’s inclusive culture through engagement with our employee resource groups (ERGs) and values‑driven community initiatives Dedicated mentoring connections to guide your growth, provide career advice, and support your internship journey.

Internship Details

• Duration: 11 weeks, full‑time
• Dates of Internship: June 1, 2027–August 13, 2027
• Compensation: Paid internship; relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
• Eligibility: Preferred candidates are rising juniors and seniors (December 2027 through June 2029 graduation) who are currently enrolled in a relevant degree program; however, all current students pursuing related studies are encouraged to apply.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.

Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

#FutureofLabcorp

We believe in the power of science to change lives. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.

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