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Payroll Intern
The Standard. Learn payroll operations, processes, controls, terminology, and service standards .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and proficiency in payroll operations, including data validation, reconciliations, and reporting. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Payroll AdministrationData ValidationMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Payroll OperationsData ReconciliationReportingAnalytical ReviewProcess ImprovementAutomationAccounting KnowledgeTax KnowledgeAI Tools ExperienceWorkflow Documentation
Soft Skills
Creative Problem-SolvingRelationship BuildingCritical ThinkingWillingness to LearnProfessionalism
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft Outlook
Industry Keywords
PayrollCompensationConfidentialityContinuous ImprovementCross-Functional Coordination
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Learn payroll operations, processes, controls, terminology, and service standards
- Gain understanding of end-to-end payroll administration
- Assist with payroll data validation, reconciliations, reporting, and analytical reviews
- Support payroll-related research, issue resolution, documentation, audit requests, and cross-functional coordination
- Contribute to payroll process improvement, automation, workflow documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Apply payroll, compensation, tax, accounting, or analytical knowledge to assigned projects
- Collaborate with Payroll, Producer Services, Accounting, Tax, and business leaders
- Handle sensitive information with confidentiality, professionalism, and accuracy
- Work under one manager while having opportunities to collaborate with multiple teams
- Complete other assigned duties
Requirements
What you’ll need- Must be enrolled as a full-time student for the duration of the internship
- Rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and students pursuing advanced degrees may apply
- Sponsorship is not available for this internship opportunity
- Preferred majors in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Strong analytical skills demonstrated through previous work experience and/or course of study
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Teams, and Outlook
- Experience with AI tools preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build relationships with team members and stakeholders
- Strong analytical, conceptual, and critical thinking skills
- Creative problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new skills and accept feedback
- Must satisfy background investigation and employment, education, and licensing verification requirements
- Must be bondable
Benefits
Comp & perks- Up to three days of paid time off, plus paid holidays
- Scheduled events to network with your team and interns across the company
- Virtual networking with leaders and team members across the company
- Real-world experiences and meaningful projects supporting career goals
- Supportive and responsive management team focused on skills development
- Necessary work-from-home equipment, including laptop, monitor, and headset
- Virtual First Day Orientation
- Virtual coffee with the CEO and careers workshops