Summer Intern-Classification and Compensation

Richmond, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Summer Intern-Classification and Compensation

State Role Title:Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $21.00 per hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location:HUMAN RESOURCES

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Dates: June 1- August 7 2026

Job Duties

Master HR Systems & Data Analytics at Scale

Audit 2000 Positions Across Two Enterprise HR Systems

If you like working with data solving puzzles and seeing measurable results from your work this is your internship. Youll audit position data across DMVs entire workforce (2000 positions) track discrepancies and help maintain compliance with federal and state HR regulations. By the end of summer youll have concrete metrics showing exactly what you accomplished.

The Challenge

DMV uses two major HR systems (Cardinal HCM and PageUp) to manage position data pay classifications and compliance flags for over 3000 employees. When data doesnt match between systems it creates compliance risks and operational headaches. Your job Find every discrepancy document it and help fix it.

The Project: Classification & Compensation Data Audit

Conduct a comprehensive audit of position data across enterprise HR systems ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

This is detail-oriented work that requires analytical thinking Excel proficiency and a systematic approach to quality assurance. If youre the kind of person who finds satisfaction in clean data and completed checklists youll excel here.

What Youll Do:

Data Audit & Analysis:

Review 2000 DMV positions across multiple data elements

Compare position data between Cardinal HCM andPageUpsystems

Identifydiscrepancies in critical compliance fields (EEO codes FLSA status SOC codes telework eligibility etc.)

Track Safety Sensitive status Critical/Hard-to-Fill designations and SOEI classifications

Documentation & Tracking:

Build andmaintainmaster Excel tracking workbook

Create change logs documenting before/after values

Monitor completion status of corrections

Generate weekly progress reports with metrics

Quality Assurance:

Flag discrepancies for Classification & Compensation team review

Document required system corrections

Track remediation completion rates

Develop process documentation for future audit cycles

YourDeliverables:

Master Tracking Workbook:

Comprehensive documentation of all 2000 positions audited

Discrepancy identification with before/after values

Change log and completion status tracking

Progress Reporting:

Weekly reports quantifying positions reviewed

Discrepanciesidentifiedby category

Corrections completed with metrics

Final Audit Summary:

Total discrepancies found across all data elements

Remediation completion rate (target: 80%)

Data quality recommendations for ongoing integrity

Success Metrics:

100% audit coverage of active DMV positions

80% remediation ofidentifieddata issues

Process documentation enabling future audit cycles

What Youll Learn:

Technical Skills:

AdvancedExcel (pivot tables VLOOKUP data validation complex formulas)

HRIS navigation (Cardinal HCM andPageUpsystems)

Database comparison and quality assurancemethodology

Data analysis and reporting

HR & Compliance Knowledge:

EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) classification codes

FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) status determination

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) codes

Federal and state HR regulatory requirements

Position management concepts in government

Professional Skills:

Systematic quality assurance approach

Detail-oriented project management

Compliance auditingmethodology

Professional documentation standards

Why This Experience Is Valuable:

Immediate Career Applications:

HR data management and HRIS experience

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Advanced Excel skills employersactually need

Quality assurancemethodologytransferable across industries

Government Private Sector Appeal:This experience positions you competitively for HR roles in both to manage complex detail-oriented projects with measurable compliance outcomesexactly what hiring managers want to see.

Resume Translation:Conducted comprehensive audit of 2000 positions across dual enterprise HR systems achieving 100% coverage and 80% remediation rate while ensuring federal and state regulatory compliance

What Makes This Different:

Youllwork with real government HR systems and regulations youcantlearn in a classroom. The Commonwealth of Virginia uses systems and compliance frameworks that manage hundreds of thousands of state employeesexposure you simplycantget from textbooks or case studies.

Minimum Qualifications

At least 18 years of age at the start of employment/internship
As of May 2026 must have completed at least 2 semesters (24 credit hours) and be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a two or four-year college/university
Recent graduates (May 2026 or December 2025) are also eligible to apply
Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale (exceptions can apply in extenuating circumstances)
Strong communication presentation and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is critical

Analytical and systematic thinking

Available 40 hours/week on-site

Additional Considerations

Recently graduated with an associates or bachelors degree in December 2025 or May 2026 OR as of May 2026 completed at least 4 semesters (48 credit hours) and be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a two or four-year college/university in Business Administration Human Resources Management Management Information Systems Public Administration Business or Data Analytics Economics or Statistics.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: DMV Employment

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Required Experience:

Intern

Title: Summer Intern-Classification and CompensationState Role Title:Admin and Office Spec IIIHiring Range: $21.00 per hourPay Band: 3Agency: Department of Motor VehiclesLocation:HUMAN RESOURCESAgency Website:Recruitment Type: General Public - GDates: June 1- August 7 2026Job DutiesMaster HR Systems...