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Benefits Intern (Summer 2027)

CompanyLove's Travel Stops & Country Stores
LocationOklahoma City
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 27, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the Benefits and Compensation team by assisting with day-to-day administrative tasks, data collection, and analysis. They will also help prepare reports, conduct market research, and support employee communication and engagement initiatives.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
16276
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Founded in 1964 by Tom Love, Love’s Family of Companies is headquartered in Oklahoma City, and remains entirely family-owned and operated. With more than 600 locations in 42 states, Love’s approximate growth rate is 40 stores per year. From the first filling station in Watonga, Oklahoma, the Love’s commitment has remained the same: “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.” Love’s was founded on the values of integrity, Customer focus, strong work ethic, innovation and perseverance. Tom Love displayed all of these as he built Love’s from the ground up – from one small filling station in western Oklahoma in 1964 to more than 550 Love’s locations coast to coast. These core values are the keys to our success. But Tom didn’t do it by himself. He surrounded himself with visionary team members who embodied the same set of values. Today, we are looking for these in every person we hire. No matter what job you do for Love’s, your commitment to integrity, Customer focus, strong work ethic, innovation and perseverance will not only continue our legacy of growth, it will also ensure your successful career with one of America’s top-ranked private companies. Do you have what it takes? To learn more, go to www.loves.com, Facebook (www.facebook.com/lovestravelstops), or follow @LovesTravelStop on Twitter.
About the Role

Love's College Intern Program

The Love’s college internship program is frequently referred to as the best in Oklahoma City. This rapidly growing program provides opportunities for students in multiple areas of the business to receive employee level experience, not just busy work. Students also gain valuable knowledge that they can’t get in a classroom; they are guided through proper etiquette of a professional corporate setting. With a high percentage of full time offers, Love’s takes the time to invest not only in the students, but in their future.

 

Over the course of the summer, Love’s interns also participate in the following activities:

  • Tour of multiple business operations
  • Q&A sessions with executives
  • Participation in Greater Grads: InternOKC
  • Community volunteering activities
  • Social/Networking events
  • Classroom skills based training
  • Mentor program

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to support the Benefits and Compensation team while gaining valuable experience in Total Rewards. Through meaningful projects and day-to-day business exposure, the intern will learn about employee benefits, compensation programs, wellness initiatives, data analysis, and employee communications that help attract, retain, and support team members across the Love's Family of Companies.

Job Functions

  • Assist the Benefits and Compensation team with day-to-day projects and administrative activities.
  • Support the collection, organization, and analysis of benefits, compensation, and workforce data.
  • Assist with market research and benchmarking related to employee benefits and compensation programs.
  • Help prepare reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and other materials for team meetings and leadership discussions.
  • Support employee communication efforts by assisting with benefits, wellness, and engagement materials.
  • Assist with the planning and execution of open enrollment, benefits fairs, wellness events, and other employee programs.
  • Research industry trends and emerging practices related to benefits, compensation, and employee well-being.
  • Coordinate and organize project information from internal business partners and external vendors.
  • Handle confidential employee and business information with professionalism and discretion.
  • Gain exposure to health and welfare benefits, retirement programs, compensation practices, and Total Rewards strategy.
  • Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned that support the Benefits and Compensation team.

Experience and Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Currently enrolled in a four-year university program, Junior level or above.
  • Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
    • Human Resources
    • Business Administration
    • Related field
  • Previous internship or work experience preferred but not required.

Skills and Physical Demands

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
  • Computer skills including use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to interpret and present data in a meaningful way.
  • Requires prolonged sitting and computer use.
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.
  • Requires normal range of hearing and vision.

 

Love's Family of Companies encourages growth within the Company and the development of it's employees. Please make sure you have supervisor or manager approval prior to applying for a different position within the Company. If you have any questions, please contact your recruiter. 

 

 

Key Skills
Analytical skillsProblem-solvingWritten communicationVerbal communicationAttention to detailOrganizational skillsProject managementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointData analysisMarket researchBenchmarkingEmployee communicationsConfidentialityTime management
Categories
Human ResourcesAdministrativeFinance & Accounting
Benefits
Mentor programClassroom skills based trainingNetworking eventsCommunity volunteering activities