Compensation Center of Excellence Internship

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.

The hourly rate for this position is $18.00/hour This is an Hourly position.

Overview

This internship will be summer only with the possibility of extension to continue working when college/university is back in session if workload and capabilities support this.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Compensation COE Intern supports the Compensation Center of Expertise by assisting with research, data analysis, and project-based work related to compensation practices, policies, and market trends. This internship provides hands-on exposure to healthcare compensation in a large, mission-driven organization, with a strong focus on external market research, internal analysis, and translating insights into actionable recommendations.

Compensation Research & Market Insights

• Conduct research on external compensation practices, trends, and emerging issues relevant to healthcare and broader labor markets
• Compile research findings into clear summaries, dashboards, or presentation materials for the Compensation COE

Data Analysis & Reporting Support

• Support basic compensation data analysis projects
• Assist in maintaining and validating compensation-related datasets and documentation

Project & Operational Support

• Collaborate with Compensation COE team members on short- and long-term projects tied to compensation strategy, policy review, and program design
• Assist with documentation of compensation principles, processes, and workflows
• Organize electronic files and reference materials related to compensation research

Other Duties as Assigned

• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas, questions, and insights
• Support additional Total Rewards or Human Resources initiatives as appropriate to learning goals and team needs

Learning Opportunities

Through this internship, the Compensation COE Intern will:

• Gain exposure to compensation strategy and governance within a large healthcare system
• Develop practical skills in market research, data analysis, and insight generation
• Learn how compensation decisions support workforce commitment and organizational strategy
• Build professional experience working within a Center of Expertise model

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a college or university program with a focus in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Data Analytics or another related quantitative discipline
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• High attention to detail and ability to work with confidential information
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Coursework or prior experience in compensation, total rewards, human resources, or data analysis
• Experience synthesizing research findings into summaries or presentations

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.