Rewards Tax Intern — Global HR & Compensation

Ernst & Young Oman; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in the United States is seeking a Tax Technical Intern within the Rewards practice for Summer 2027. You will work with global clients to understand and address people-related challenges and help drive sustainable business results.

The role develops compensation and benefits approaches, advises on regulatory matters and taxation of programs, and supports complex transactions. Strong academic record and willingness to travel are required; hybrid work setup with 60% on-site expectation.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in HR, business, economics, finance, or industrial relations.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong quantitative acumen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid model with 60% on-site collaboration.
• Access to reliable transportation; a driver's license is recommended.
• Willingness to travel and work beyond standard hours as needed.
• Reside within commutable distance of the office.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Developing tax-relevant compensation and benefits approaches for clients.
• Advising on regulatory matters and taxation of compensation programs.
• Benchmarking and designing executive and broad-based compensation and benefit arrangements.
• Supporting clients in complex transactions (mergers, acquisitions and divestitures), including due diligence on HR programs.
• Identifying tax, financial, and regulatory risks related to compensation and benefits.
• Performing golden parachute / Section 280G calculations.
• Advising on tax and financial implications of executive compensation arrangements.
• Providing support to EY’s Tax, Assurance and Consulting functions as compensation and benefits resource.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

EY in the United States is seeking a Tax Technical Intern within the Rewards practice for Summer 2027. You will work with global clients to understand and address people-related challenges and help drive sustainable business results.

The role develops compensation and benefits approaches, advises on regulatory matters and taxation of programs, and supports complex transactions. Strong academic record and willingness to travel are required; hybrid work setup with 60% on-site expectation.