Benefits Operation Data Analyst Project Intern - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
Location: San Jose
Team: HR
Employment Type: Intern
Job Code: A254197A
About the Team
The Benefits Operations team is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of benefits-related data across HR systems, payroll, and external vendors. We support end-to-end benefits administration by building scalable data processes, strengthening data controls, and proactively identifying risks before they impact employees or payroll outcomes. We work closely with Payroll, HR Operations, and system vendors to ensure benefits deductions, contributions, and eligibility data are accurate, auditable, and compliant. This role is critical in maintaining data quality during periods of system changes, vendor transitions, and increased operational complexity.
We are seeking a Benefits Data Analyst to provide interim coverage for a key data role during a maternity leave. This role will own end-to-end benefits data processing, with a strong focus on benefits deduction data validation, payroll reconciliation, system data audits, and quality control. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, comfortable working with complex datasets, and experienced in data audits, Excel-based analysis, and process automation. This role requires strong ownership, a quality-first mindset, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced operations environment.
As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis – we encourage you to apply early.
Responsibilities
Benefits Data Processing
Own end-to-end processing and validation of benefits deduction and contribution data prior to payroll processing.
Perform detailed reconciliation between benefits systems and payroll outputs to identify discrepancies, root causes, and corrective actions.
Partner closely with Payroll to support payroll readiness, retro adjustments, and post-payroll audit.
Data Audit & Quality Control
Conduct recurring data audits across eligibility, deductions, contributions, and system interfaces.
Identify data quality risks, trend issues, and upstream system gaps.
Establish clear audit logic, validation rules, and exception tracking to prevent recurring errors.
Systems & Data Integration Support
Support benefits system integrations, file feeds, and downstream payroll data flows.
Validate inbound and outbound data files for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Assist with system testing, rule validation, and data verification during changes or enhancements.
Reporting & Automation
Build and maintain audit tools, trackers, and reconciliation models.
Support automation initiatives for data validation, reporting, and dashboards.
Document data logic, assumptions, and audit outcomes for operational transparency.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
Strong Excel skills (e.g., XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, logical formulas, reconciliation models).
Demonstrated experience in data validation, audits, or operational reporting.
High attention to detail with a strong quality and risk-awareness mindset.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple data cycles, and meet tight deadlines.
Strong communication skills to explain data issues and findings to cross-functional partners.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting benefits, payroll, or HR operations data.
Familiarity with payroll or HR systems and data interfaces.
Experience with process automation, dashboards, or data transformation tools.
Prior contractor or project-based experience in operations or data roles.
Job Information
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $25–$25.
Benefits
Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year; 40 hours if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues.
Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems.
Exercising sound judgment.
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