Total Compensation Benchmarking Intern

Role Description

The People & Culture Intern will support the People & Culture team on a three-month assignment, focusing on critical projects that streamline HR operations and enhance internal communications. This role provides excellent exposure to international development and HR practices.

• Will learn to conduct a comprehensive compensation benchmarking analysis for international staff across various global regions, comparing internal data against industry standards and local market benchmarks.
• Utilize tools and methodologies to evaluate total rewards packages, ensuring internal equity and competitiveness in diverse geographic locations.
• Support the People & Culture team in organizing and maintaining accurate compensation data and documentation for reporting purposes.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed reports and presentations that summarize benchmarking findings and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Collaborate with regional HR representatives to validate market data and understand local labor laws and economic trends impacting compensation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR operations by identifying opportunities to streamline data collection and analysis processes.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently earned a degree in International Finance, Accounting, International Development, Human Resources, Psychology, Human Development, Sociology, or related discipline.
• Experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits Administration, or relevant role.
• Fluent in English.

Requirements

• Demonstrates empathy, humility, authenticity, and respect in the workplace.
• Willingness to ask questions and seek feedback.
• Excellent problem-solving and creative thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and across multiple time zones and languages.
• Excellent verbal, intercultural, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Enthusiastic with a sincere interest in the mission of the organization.
• A self-starter with a proactive approach to work.
• Excited about international development and iDE's mission.
• Agile, adaptable, and a positive team player.

Physical Demands

• Work is performed primarily in a remote office environment.
• Normally required to see at far and close range, and communicate verbally through listening and speaking.
• Frequently required to sit, use hands and fingers to handle and operate objects, devices and controls.
• Occasionally required to walk, reach with arms, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Regularly operates computers.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other

• Equipment used: all office equipment.
• Access stairs, elevator.
• International Travel.
• Variable Work Hours/Shifts.
• Time commitment (hrs/wk): Up to 15-20 hours per week; most work can be completed asynchronously other than initial and check-in meetings for the project.
• Anticipated length of engagement (weeks, months): 3 months. This is an unpaid, volunteer position for a maximum of 3 months.

Diversity Statement

iDE takes pride in our talented and diverse workforce. Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Hiring, promotion, and compensation of employees are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.