Benefits Operation Data Analyst Project Intern - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

About the role

Join us as we work together to inspire creativity and enrich life around the globe.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end processing and validation of benefits deduction and contribution data prior to payroll processing
• Perform detailed reconciliation between benefits systems and payroll outputs to identify discrepancies, root causes, and corrective actions
• Partner closely with Payroll to support payroll readiness, retro adjustments, and post-payroll audit
• Conduct recurring data audits across eligibility, deductions, contributions, and system interfaces
• Identify data quality risks, trend issues, and upstream system gaps
• Establish clear audit logic, validation rules, and exception tracking to prevent recurring errors
• Support benefits system integrations, file feeds, and downstream payroll data flows
• Validate inbound and outbound data files for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Aid in system testing, rule validation, and data verification during changes or enhancements
• Build and maintain audit tools, trackers, and reconciliation models
• Support automation initiatives for data validation, reporting, and dashboards
• Document data logic, assumptions, and audit outcomes for operational transparency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field
• Strong Excel skills (e.g., XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, logical formulas, reconciliation models)
• Demonstrated experience in data validation, audits, or operational reporting
• High attention to detail with a strong quality and risk-awareness mindset
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple data cycles, and meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills to explain data issues and findings to cross-functional partners

Job Information

Compensation Description (Hourly): The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $25- $25.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

About Us: Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Diversity & Inclusion: ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace.

Reasonable Accommodation: ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request.