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The hourly rate for this position is $18.00/hour This is an Hourly position.

This internship will be summer only with the possibility of extension to continue working when college/university is back in session if workload and capabilities support this.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Compensation COE Intern supports the Compensation Center of Expertise by assisting with research, data analysis, and project-based work related to compensation practices, policies, and market trends. This internship provides hands-on exposure to healthcare compensation in a large, mission-driven organization, with a strong focus on external market research, internal analysis, and translating insights into actionable recommendations.

Compensation Research & Market Insights

• Conduct research on external compensation practices, trends, and emerging issues relevant to healthcare and broader labor markets
• Compile research findings into clear summaries, dashboards, or presentation materials for the Compensation COE

Data Analysis & Reporting Support

• Support basic compensation data analysis projects
• Assist in maintaining and validating compensation-related datasets and documentation

Project & Operational Support

• Collaborate with Compensation COE team members on short- and long-term projects tied to compensation strategy, policy review, and program design
• Assist with documentation of compensation principles, processes, and workflows
• Organize electronic files and reference materials related to compensation research

Other Duties as Assigned

• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas, questions, and insights
• Support additional Total Rewards or Human Resources initiatives as appropriate to learning goals and team needs

Learning Opportunities

Through this internship, the Compensation COE Intern will:

• Gain exposure to compensation strategy and governance within a large healthcare system
• Develop practical skills in market research, data analysis, and insight generation
• Learn how compensation decisions support workforce commitment and organizational strategy
• Build professional experience working within a Center of Expertise model

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a college or university program with a focus in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Data Analytics or another related quantitative discipline
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• High attention to detail and ability to work with confidential information
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Coursework or prior experience in compensation, total rewards, human resources, or data analysis
• Experience synthesizing research findings into summaries or presentations

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.