Summer Intern - Compensation & Benefits

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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About the role

The Compensation & Benefits Intern will support the Global Compensation & Benefits team in executing key cyclical processes and providing analytical, administrative, and project-based support. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, is curious about how HR programs are designed and administered, and is eager to contribute to meaningful work that impacts employees across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation Support

• Assist with job evaluations, market pricing, and benchmarking activities.
• Help maintain and update compensation data, spreadsheets, and internal documentation.
• Support preparation of materials for annual compensation processes (e.g., merit cycles, bonus planning, salary structure updates).
• Conduct data audits to ensure accuracy and integrity in HR systems.

Benefits Support

• Assist in benefits administration tasks, including enrollment audits, data validation, and vendor file reviews.
• Help prepare employee communications and resources related to benefits programs.
• Support ongoing benefits initiatives, such as wellness programs, process improvements, or vendor assessments.

Data & Analysis

• Analyze compensation and benefits data to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations to support HR decision-making.
• Prepare presentation materials for HR leadership.

Project Support

• Participate in cross-functional HR projects aimed at enhancing employee experience.
• Conduct research on compensation and benefits trends, regulatory changes, and best practices.
• Contribute to process documentation and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Human Resources, Business, Economics, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; comfortable working with Excel and large datasets.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Excel functions (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas).
• Familiarity with HR Information Systems (e.g., Workday) is a plus.
• Interest in compensation, benefits, or total rewards as a long-term career path.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in compensation, benefits, and total rewards strategy.
• Exposure to HR systems, benchmarking surveys, analytics tools, and corporate HR processes.
• Opportunity to contribute to projects with real business impact.
• Mentorship and learning opportunities from experienced HR professionals.

2025 Internship Start Dates and Length

• Tuesday, May 26, 2026
• Monday, June 8, 2026
• Typically, 10 weeks

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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