Payroll and Time & Labor Intern (Summer 2025)

JOB DESCRIPTION

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

At Battelle, interns and co-ops make an impact through hands-on learning and exciting and challenging projects. Our interns are an integral part of the teams they support and will feel like they are a true, valued team member.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

A brighter future is possible with you.

Job Summary

Our organization’s greatest expense is labor, and time reporting for a government contractor is a highly structured component.

Hands on learning of the time and labor, payroll, payroll, taxes, reconciliations to the General Ledger, and more.

The Payroll and Time & Labor team is currently seeking an Intern for Summer 2025 . This position is a hybrid position in Columbus, OH .

Responsibilities

Intern activities may include some or all of the following :

• Learn and assist with processing of timecards and reconciling them to our ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning).
• Support payroll processing including tax balancing, employee changes, audit reporting.
• Support cost corrections, time balancing, timecard errors and reconciliations.
• Work with our Corporate Accounting team to reconcile payroll related GL accounts and investigate variances.
• Special projects as needed (i.e. process improvement; finance documentation)
• Responsibilities can vary depending on knowledge / experience.

Key Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing bachelor’s or master's degree in Business Administration or Accounting
• Strong computer skills including, but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite; especially Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, to work with employees throughout the organization on payroll and time questions and issues
• Discretion when dealing with employee sensitive information
• US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain / maintain clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience using a payroll processing system.

Preparing You for Career Success

The Battelle intern and co-op program is a great way to increase experience both on a team and as an independent contributor.

Ninety-eight percent of internship survey respondents said they felt better prepared to enter the workforce after their Battelle internship and 100% said they were treated with respect by their colleagues.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to :

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
• Become the next generation of scientific leaders and business professionals

Are you ready to help solve the most important challenges of today and tomorrow?

If so, we are ready to support you with :

• Flexible work schedules : Most teams follow a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off
• Employee Resource Groups that help cultivate an inclusive and welcoming community
• Social and professional networking events with Battelle Senior Leadership and your colleagues
• Opportunities for philanthropic involvement to give back and make an impact in the community

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and / or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated.

If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law.

Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives.

We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members.

No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.