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Compensation Intern (Summer 2027)

CompanyLove's Travel Stops & Country Stores
LocationOklahoma City
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 31, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Compensation Intern will support the Total Rewards team by assisting with compensation analyses, market research, and survey participation. They will also help maintain compensation records, perform data quality checks, and collaborate on special projects related to job architecture and pay structures.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
16314
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
  • Structured performance feedback
  • Formal presentation to Love’s leadership

 

BASIC PURPOSE

The Compensation Intern provides support to the Total Rewards team by assisting with compensation analyses, market research, survey participation, reporting, and administrative projects. This role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in compensation and human resources while developing analytical, business, and communication skills. The intern will work closely with Compensation team members and business partners to support projects that contribute to competitive and equitable pay practices across the organization.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with data collection, validation, and organization for compensation projects and initiatives.
  • Support participation in compensation surveys by gathering information, reviewing data, and assisting with survey submissions.
  • Conduct basic market research and assist in compiling external compensation data for analysis.
  • Support annual compensation processes by helping organize data, perform quality checks, and maintain documentation.
  • Assist with compensation audits and data review activities to help ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Help maintain compensation records, procedures, and project documentation.
  • Learn compensation fundamentals including market pricing, job evaluation, pay structures, incentive programs, and regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with Compensation team members on special projects related to job architecture, career pathing, compensation programs, and data analytics.
  • Attend team meetings, training sessions, and development activities to gain exposure to Total Rewards practices and strategies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Education

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field.

Experience

  • Previous internship, campus leadership, analytical coursework, or work experience is preferred but not required.
  • Demonstrated interest in Human Resources, Compensation, Analytics, Finance, or Total Rewards is preferred.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and data organization.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn compensation and Total Rewards concepts.

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
Microsoft ExcelData collectionMarket researchAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detailCommunication skillsTime managementData organizationCompensation analysisReportingData validationRegulatory complianceJob evaluationIncentive programsData analytics
Categories
Human ResourcesFinance & AccountingData & AnalyticsManagement & LeadershipAdministrative
Benefits
Mentor programClassroom skills based trainingNetworking eventsCommunity volunteering activities