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Compensation & Benefits Intern - Fall 2026

CompanyBMW Group
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 3, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the Compensation and Organization Team with tasks like compensation and position benchmarking, updating job function data sheets, and supporting plant headcount and budget planning. Additionally, the role involves assisting the benefits team with vendor reviews, open enrollment presentations, and handling HR Service Center cases daily.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
64919
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
With its four brands, BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries. In 2025, the BMW Group sold 2.46 million passenger vehicles and more than 202,500 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2025 was € 10.2 billion on revenues amounting to € 133,5 billion. As of 31 December 2025, the BMW Group had a workforce of 154,540 employees. The economic success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and respon-sible action. Sustainability is a key element of the BMW Group’s corporate strategy and covers all products – from the supply chain through production to the end of their useful life.
About the Role

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 the beginning, 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.

 

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

 

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

  • Supporting the Compensation and Organization Team in compensation benchmarking,
    position benchmarking.
  • Updating Job Function Data Sheets (JFDS) for new and existing positions.
  • Support Plant headcount and budget and planning steering.
  • Support benefits team in vendor review, open enrollment presentations and answeringof HR Service Center cases.
  • Updates and modifies process documents for the Compensation & Benefits teams.
  • Supports benefits team with audits and compliance questions.
  • Support in the maintenance of organization charts.
  • Answer HR Service Center cases daily.
  • Review and update process documentation as requested.
  • Participate in continuous improvement workshops and document the outcomes of those workshops.
  • Data analysis of medical plan expenses for Plant Spartanburg.
  • Participation/Analysis of Compensation Survey Results.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management.

 

Qualifications:

  • 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 time of application.
  • Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours / week).
  • Transfer students must have a GPA from 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 August 10th-December 11th, 2026.

 

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.

Key Skills
Data AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelPowerPointCompensation BenchmarkingPosition BenchmarkingHeadcount PlanningBudget PlanningVendor ReviewOpen EnrollmentHR Service Center CasesProcess DocumentationAuditsComplianceOrganization ChartsContinuous ImprovementMedical Plan Analysis
Categories
Human ResourcesAdministrativeManufacturingData & Analytics