People & Culture Intern

Job Description

Total Compensation Benchmarking Intern | iDE (International Development Enterprises)

The Tone:
This is an unpaid, volunteer internship at iDE (International Development Enterprises), located remotely. iDE is an international nonprofit dedicated to combating poverty by helping rural households access tools and knowledge to increase their income and improve their health and well-being. This role provides critical support to the People & Culture team, focusing on projects that streamline HR operations and enhance internal communications. The intern’s contributions are vital to ensuring iDE’s global compensation packages remain competitive and equitable across diverse regions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time, Temporary, Volunteer (Up to 15-20 hours per week; 3 months)
• Location: Remote

• Team: People & Culture team
• Mission: Conduct comprehensive compensation benchmarking analysis for international staff to ensure competitive and equitable total rewards packages.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Benchmark: Learn to conduct a comprehensive compensation benchmarking analysis for international staff across various global regions.
• Evaluate: Utilize tools and methodologies to evaluate total rewards packages, ensuring internal equity and competitiveness in diverse geographic locations.
• Report: Assist in the preparation of detailed reports and presentations that summarize benchmarking findings and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Collaborate: Collaborate with regional HR representatives to validate market data and understand local labor laws and economic trends impacting compensation.
• Improve: Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR operations by identifying opportunities to streamline data collection and analysis processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student or recent graduate pursuing or holding a degree in International Finance, Accounting, International Development, Human Resources, Psychology, Human Development, Sociology, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits Administration, or a relevant role.
• Skills:
• Fluent in English.
• Excellent problem-solving and creative thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent verbal, intercultural, and interpersonal communication skills.
• A proactive approach to work.
• Bonus: Desire to work across multiple time zones and languages.