HR Intern - Benefits & Payroll

Bridgewater Bank is a full-service bank offering a summer internship program with practical corporate experience in banking. The HR Intern will support Benefits & Payroll projects involving payroll administration, benefits programs, HR systems, employee communications, compliance-related processes, and data tracking.

What you'll do:

• Support payroll and benefits-related projects, including process documentation, data review, reporting, and employee communication support
• Gain exposure to HR systems, payroll cycles, benefits programs, compliance considerations, and the behind-the-scenes work that supports a strong employee experience
• Partner with the Benefits & Payroll team and broader HR Department on projects that require confidentiality, accuracy, organization, and clear communication

What they're looking for:

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year bachelor's degree program pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to support employee-facing benefits and payroll communications in a clear, professional, and helpful manner
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, especially when working with employee data, payroll information, benefits records, deadlines, and recurring processes
• Ability to work collaboratively within the HR Department while maintaining professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality with sensitive employee, payroll, and benefits information
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in reviewing data, identifying discrepancies, documenting processes, and supporting accurate payroll and benefits administration
• Comfort learning HR, payroll, and benefits systems and using technology to support accurate records, reporting, and employee service
• Strong presentation acumen
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while meeting deadlines tied to payroll cycles, benefits administration, compliance tracking, and employee communications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience working with spreadsheets, reporting, or data entry is preferred
• Maintain confidential employee, payroll, and benefits information to the highest degree
• Work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and follow established processes with accuracy

Benefits:

• 2 Paid Holidays and PTO accrued in compliance with MN ESST Law