Employee Benefits Intern - MN

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

At Xcel Energy, our employees are the driving force behind our success. So we make sure that, here, you can be your best. Doing work that makes a difference for neighbors and communities. Working with a team you can count on to push you. Expanding skills, staying ready for change, and capturing opportunities to grow. All with the support, rewards and recognition you need to thrive – during your internship and beyond.

The Benefits Administration & Retirement Operations Intern will join Xcel Energy’s Benefits team and gain hands-on experience supporting retirement and health & welfare benefit programs. Working alongside experienced benefits professionals, the intern will assist with retirement processing, benefits administration, reporting, vendor coordination, and operational data reviews. This role provides exposure to systems such as Workday, SAP, and other benefit administration platforms while helping ensure accurate and timely delivery of benefits to employees, retirees, and beneficiaries.

The position is based in Minneapolis, MN, and offers valuable experience in HR operations, benefits administration, retirement programs, process improvement, and data analysis.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Assist with benefit administration activities by reviewing transactions, researching discrepancies, and helping maintain accurate participant records across multiple systems.

• Perform weekly and monthly reporting, data validation, and operational tracking for retirement and benefits programs.

• Partner with internal teams and external vendors to support retirement, health and welfare, and deferred compensation administration processes.

• Assist with payroll, trust, and funding reconciliation activities and help identify opportunities for process improvements.

• Document business processes and support special projects related to benefits operations, compliance, and participant experience.

This position is for a May 24, 2027 start date. This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship’s initial term based on the candidate’s successful performance and Xcel Energy’s business needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current student, Sophomore or higher

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management

• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in employee benefits, retirement plans, HR operations, finance, and compliance.

• Experience using Excel functions, PivotTables, or data analysis tools.

• Experience working with large datasets or reports.

• Demonstrated process improvement or project experience through coursework, internships, or campus organizations.

• Detail-oriented

• Comfortable with data and spreadsheets

• Able to follow processes

• Curiosity and critical thinking

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $16.60 to $19.50 per hourThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply: 10/15/26

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