Research Intern - REMOTE

Job Description

The Union Benefits Compliance Intern will support the HR, Payroll, and Labor Relations teams by helping research and document benefit requirements across multiple unions and trust funds. This role is ideal for a student interested in human resources, labor relations, business administration, or compliance.

The intern will gain hands‑on experience analyzing Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs), and trust agreements while helping build a comprehensive database used across the organization.

• Research and collect medical and pension benefit information from union CBAs, SPDs, and Trust agreements.
• Summarize eligibility rules, contribution requirements, and administrative processes for each union and trust.
• Identify and document discrepancies between CBA language and trust‑fund requirements.
• Maintain accurate records, spreadsheets, and reference materials to support HR, Payroll, and Labor Relations teams.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Strong analytical and research skills — able to read, interpret, and summarize written documents such as CBAs, SPDs, and trust agreements.
• High attention to detail — ensures accuracy when comparing benefit rules, documenting discrepancies, and maintaining data.
• Organizational skills — able to manage multiple documents, track requirements across unions, and maintain structured records and spreadsheets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data tools — comfortable organizing information, creating summaries, and working with tables.
• Clear written and verbal communication — able to summarize findings, prepare documentation, and collaborate with HR, Payroll, and Labor Relations teams.
• Ability to work independently — comfortable handling research tasks with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines.
• Problem‑solving mindset — able to identify inconsistencies, flag issues, and think critically about compliance requirements.
• Professionalism and confidentiality — able to handle sensitive employee and union information responsibly.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret written documents.
• Interest in compliance, labor relations, or benefits administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with data.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

This will be a temporary project expected to last approximately two months and can be performed fully remotely.

Intern

• Pay Type:
  
  Hourly
• Minimum Pay: $18.00
• Maximum Pay: $18.00

For all Full‑time positions only:
Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax‑advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran or qualified individual with disability.