Compensation and Benefits Intern

Job Description

About BMW and the Internship Program

This role is with BMW. WayUp is proudly partnering with BMW to hire top talent for this exceptional internship opportunity.

Our Student Experience Philosophy

At BMW, we believe a good student experience is never hands-off. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment where students actively engage in practical experiences throughout their time with us. From day one, students are entrusted with specific responsibilities, ensuring they play a significant role in their learning journey. As valued team members, students are also encouraged to share and implement their own ideas, enhancing both their personal growth and the collective success of the team.

Job Title: Compensation and Benefits Intern

Department: Human Resources – Compensation and Benefits

Description:

The Compensation and Benefits intern will be exposed to all main functions within our department. The intern will have the opportunity to interact with multiple departments throughout the plant and actively support current compensation and benefits projects.

The qualified intern should expect to contribute and improve in the following functions:

• Supporting the Compensation and Organization Team in compensation benchmarking and position benchmarking.
• Updating Job Function Data Sheets (JFDS) for new and existing positions.
• Supporting Plant headcount and budget planning and steering.
• Supporting the benefits team in vendor review, open enrollment presentations, and answering HR Service Center cases.
• Updating and modifying process documents for the Compensation & Benefits teams.
• Supporting the benefits team with audits and compliance questions.
• Supporting the maintenance of organization charts.
• Answering HR Service Center cases daily.
• Reviewing and updating process documentation as requested.
• Participating in continuous improvement workshops and documenting their outcomes.
• Performing data analysis of medical plan expenses for Plant Spartanburg.
• Participating in and analyzing Compensation Survey Results.
• Performing other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Strong data analysis skills.
• 1+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major).
• Have enrolled student status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
• Completed at least 30 credit hours at the time of application.
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours / week).
• Transfer students must have a GPA from their current university.
• MUST ATTACH A COPY OF UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT.
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.
• THE WORK TERM DATES ARE May 18th – August 7th, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

BMW Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW MC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.