Benefits Intern

1 week ago

Fairfield, Connecticut, United States Save the Children US Full time

Save the Children
For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world's hardest-to-reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you're creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.

The Role
The Benefits Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the design, implementation, and communication of benefits and well-being programs that help employees thrive. Reporting to the Senior Director of Benefits, this internship provides an opportunity to contribute to real projects, collaborate across HR functions, and gain visibility with senior leadership. You'll learn how benefits strategy supports employee engagement and organizational success—an excellent foundation for a future career in HR, Benefits, Total Rewards, or People Operations.

Location
Hybrid
–Fairfield, CT

What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

  • not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change

Benefits Administration Support – 40%

  • Assist in the review, documentation, and maintenance of employee benefit programs (health, retirement, wellness, leave management).
  • Help coordinate well-being activities, employee communications, and vendor data audits.
  • Research best practices and benchmark trends in employee benefits to support recommendations and program enhancements.
  • Respond to help desk tickets from employees on benefits.

Projects and Process Improvement – 35%

  • Participate in benefits-related projects, such as policy updates, technology rollouts, or vendor transitions.
  • Support project planning through documentation, meeting coordination, and milestone tracking.
  • Identify process efficiencies and assist with developing tools or templates to streamline

Employee Experience and Communication – 15%

  • Contribute creative ideas to improve employee awareness and engagement around health and wellness initiatives.

Exposure and Development – 10%

  • Attend meetings and presentations with senior HR and business leaders to gain insight into strategic decision-making.
  • Shadow benefits and HR Operations team to understand career pathways within HR.
  • Participate in intern networking, learning sessions, and mentoring opportunities.

Required Qualifications For The Role

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging with employees and stakeholders at all levels.
  • Interest in employee benefits, HR strategy, or organizational development
  • Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
  • Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

What's In It For You

  • Hands-on experience in the full lifecycle of benefits management
  • Mentorship from experienced HR professionals and exposure to senior leadership
  • Opportunities to contribute ideas that impact the employee experience
  • A strong foundation for a career in Human Resources or Total Rewards
  • Meaningful work under the direct supervision of an experienced Save the Children staff member
  • Highly collaborative and innovative teams
  • Flexible schedule
  • The knowledge that the work you are supporting is changing the lives of children all around the world

Classification: Intern
Compensation: $17.00-$17.95 / hour (depending on location)
Hours: maximum 24 hours per week
Dates: Feb 2, 2026 to April 10, 2026
About Us
Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse.

Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.

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