Total Rewards Intern

DigiKey Electronics; Thief River Falls (MN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing on campus

Capstone project opportunity

Job summary

DigiKey Electronics is offering a Total Rewards internship in Thief River Falls, MN. You will join the Total Rewards and HR team, work on capstone-style projects, and gain hands-on experience in compensation and rewards practices within a hybrid/on-site role.

You’ll analyze data, support HR initiatives, and collaborate with professionals to deliver meaningful results. Housing is provided for interns choosing Thief River Falls as home base.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, Finance, Data Analytics, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple simultaneous projects.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of Total Rewards and HR initiatives through research, analysis, data validation, and project support activities.
• Assist with maintaining and organizing compensation and rewards-related information and documentation.
• Contribute to the development of reports, presentations, and recommendations that support business and HR decision-making.
• Participate in ongoing projects and team initiatives with Total Rewards and HR professionals to advance key priorities.
• Gain exposure to total rewards practices while supporting day-to-day department activities and special projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance/Data Analytics/I-O Psychology

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft 365

Job description

DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page.

Position Overview:As a DigiKey Intern, you will participate in various aspects of the DigiKey department of which you are assigned. You will work alongside team members and have the opportunity to complete a capstone project which you'll work on throughout the internship.

Housing: Local campus housing (private room, private bath, and shared living space) is provided for interns selecting Thief River Falls as their internship home base. We are unable to provide housing for Bloomington-based internships.

This is a hybrid or essential onsite role, which will require onsite attendance

Are you interested in human resources, compensation, and data analysis? Join our Total Rewards team for a hands-on internship experience where you will gain exposure to real-world compensation and rewards practices while contributing to meaningful HR initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Support a variety of Total Rewards and Human Resources initiatives through research, analysis, data validation, and project support activities.
• Assist with maintaining and organizing compensation and rewards-related information and documentation.
• Contribute to the development of reports, presentations, and recommendations that support business and HR decision-making.
• Participate in ongoing projects and team initiatives, collaborating with Total Rewards and HR professionals to advance key priorities.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of total rewards practices while supporting day-to-day department activities and special projects.

What We're Looking For

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Data Analytics, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ability to stay organized, manage competing priorities, and contribute effectively across multiple concurrent projects and assignments.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft 365 applications.

What You'll Gain

• This internship provides valuable exposure to compensation, job evaluation, market benchmarking, and rewards program design.
• You will develop skills in data analysis, research, project management, and business communication while receiving mentorship from experienced Total Rewards professionals.

Join us and help shape programs that support team member success while building a strong foundation for your career in Human Resources and Total Rewards.

Physical Requirements

• Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse, and screen
• Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is determined based on a candidate's relevant experience and their most recently completed year of undergraduate education and/or the graduate program (Masters/PhD) they are pursuing.

• For undergraduate applicants, the base pay range is $21.00 to $23.00.
• For graduate applicants, the base pay rate is $26.00 for applicants pursuing a Masters degree and $29.00 for those pursuing a PhD.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. The employer does not offer immigration sponsorship for this opportunity.

DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or [e-mail].

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