Compensation Intern

 

What you will be doing:

The Compensation Intern conducts market research on salaries, analyzing compensation data, helping with salary surveys, and supporting the administration of pay programs. Working closely with the compensation and HR teams, review job descriptions and participate in market research to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices. Projects worked on provide valuable exposure to compensation strategies and collaboration across HR functions, giving the intern a solid foundation for a career in human resources.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation Administration– 60%

• Utilize Workday software to complete day to day tasks including headcount requests and updates to job architecture

• Update job profiles within Workday based on job description changes

• Conduct job evaluations using external software MarketPay (PayScale)

• Participate in salary surveys

• Review and revise internal Compensation portal (Inside Premier)

• Clean up and consolidate job repository/job descriptions

• Assist in maintaining the integrity of HRIS data and supporting compliance efforts

Annual Compensation Cycle (ACC) – 25%

• Assist with creating and editing communications to leaders and employees

• Conduct data validation testing for the compensation cycle configurations, including salary and incentive plans within Workday DEV and Sandbox

• Perform audits by running reports and validating data

• Update the Human Resources Business Partner report on a regular basis

Other – 15%

• Create and interpret spreadsheets, presentations and other deliverables using Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint as necessary.

• Shadow team members to gain practical experience in HR strategies, and a deeper understanding of the vital role the compensation area plays in business success.

​Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Years of Applicable Experience - 0 or more years

Education:

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

 

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze and interpret data

• Ability to quickly learn innovative technologies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey complicated data in easy-to-understand language

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Experience:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and collaboration tools (Copilot experience is a plus)

• Familiarity with testing processes of innovative technologies

• Experience in compensation administration or prior work in an HR department

Education:

Obtaining a bachelor’s degree related to human resources, business, or related field.

 

Additional Job Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time 

• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines 

• Attention to detail 

• Operate computer programs and software 

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.   

• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public) 

• Making independent decisions 

• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions 

 

Working Conditions: Air conditioned office space

 

Travel Requirements: No travel required

 

Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

 

Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $52,000 - $78,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Qualified full and part time regular employees also receive access to the following benefits:

·       Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
·       401k retirement program
·       Paid time off
·       Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans
·       Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

• Ranked #1 on Charlotte’s Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023 and 21st Healthiest Employer in America (2023)

• ​Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere® Institute for the 16th year in a row

• Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultant - Healthcare Management (2024)

• The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting

For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.

Employees receive:

• Perks and discounts

• Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.
 

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply.  EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.

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