Compensation Intern (Summer 2027)

About the role

The Love’s college internship program is frequently referred to as the best in Oklahoma City. This rapidly growing program provides opportunities for students in multiple areas of the business to receive employee-level experience, not just busy work. Students also gain valuable knowledge that they can’t get in a classroom; they are guided through proper etiquette of a professional corporate setting. With a high percentage of full-time offers, Love’s invests not only in the students, but in their future.

Over the course of the summer, Love’s interns participate in:

• Tour of multiple business operations
• Q&A sessions with executives
• Participation in Greater Grads: InternOKC
• Community volunteering activities
• Social/Networking events
• Classroom skills-based training
• Mentor program
• Structured performance feedback
• Formal presentation to Love’s leadership

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection, validation, and organization for compensation projects and initiatives
• Support participation in compensation surveys by gathering information, reviewing data, and assisting with survey submissions
• Conduct basic market research and assist in compiling external compensation data for analysis
• Support annual compensation processes by helping organize data, perform quality checks, and maintain documentation
• Assist with compensation audits and data review activities to help ensure accuracy and compliance
• Help maintain compensation records, procedures, and project documentation
• Learn compensation fundamentals including market pricing, job evaluation, pay structures, incentive programs, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with Compensation team members on special projects related to job architecture, career pathing, compensation programs, and data analytics
• Attend team meetings, training sessions, and development activities to gain exposure to Total Rewards practices and strategies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field.

Experience

• Previous internship, campus leadership, analytical coursework, or work experience is preferred but not required
• Demonstrated interest in Human Resources, Compensation, Analytics, Finance, or Total Rewards is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and data organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Curiosity and willingness to learn compensation and Total Rewards concepts