Paid Payroll & Benefits Intern — Real HR Experience

Member FDIC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

2 Paid Holidays and PTO accrued in MN/

Job summary

Bridgewater Bank's 2027 Summer Internship Program in the Benefits & Payroll focus within Human Resources invites you to gain hands-on exposure to payroll administration, benefits programs, HR systems, employee communications, and data tracking while collaborating with Bridgewater team members.

The program runs May 25, 2027 – August 20, 2027 and emphasizes confidentiality, professional communication, and delivering meaningful projects to the Cohort and leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year bachelor’s degree program pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to support employee-facing benefits and payroll communications in a clear, professional, and helpful manner.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, especially when working with employee data, payroll information, benefits records, deadlines, and recurring processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the HR Department while maintaining professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality with sensitive employee, payroll, and benefits information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in reviewing data, identifying discrepancies, documenting processes, and supporting accurate payroll and benefits administration.
• Comfort learning HR, payroll, and benefits systems and using technology to support accurate records, reporting, and employee service.
• Strong presentation acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while meeting deadlines tied to payroll cycles, benefits administration, compliance tracking, and employee communications.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll and benefits-related projects, including process documentation, data review, reporting, and employee communication support.
• Gain exposure to HR systems, payroll cycles, benefits programs, compliance considerations, and the behind-the-scenes work that supports a strong employee experience.
• Partner with the Benefits & Payroll team and broader HR Department on projects that require confidentiality, accuracy, organization, and clear communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

MS Office (Excel)

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Payroll systems

Education

Pursuing a 4-year bachelor’s degree

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Bridgewater Bank's 2027 Summer Internship Program in the Benefits & Payroll focus within Human Resources invites you to gain hands-on exposure to payroll administration, benefits programs, HR systems, employee communications, and data tracking while collaborating with Bridgewater team members.

The program runs May 25, 2027 – August 20, 2027 and emphasizes confidentiality, professional communication, and delivering meaningful projects to the Cohort and leadership teams.