Learning & Development Graduate Intern - Payroll Services (Hybrid, Summer 26, Charlotte NC)

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Internship Program Duration: May 18th, 2026- July 23rd, 2026
Internship Location: Charlotte, NC 
Internship Hours: Full-time, 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday

WE ARE a family of companies delivering the best in food, hospitality, and support services. As the leading foodservice and support services company in the US, we are known for our great people, great service, and great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted our delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. Our 250,000 associates work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, stadiums, arenas, convention centers, museums, and much more – in all 50 states.

WE BELIEVE that each and every employee plays a key role in our growth, innovation, evolution, and legacy. We know that the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting diverse talent that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar in everything we do.

YOU ARE someone that is passionate about developing yourself and those around you. You enjoy being a part of a team that is collaborative, innovative, and driven to succeed. You are inspired to create lasting, memorable experiences for guests. You believe in delivering great service to guests, building strategic partnerships with clients, and continuing to learn and improve each day. You are flexible, adaptable, and are able to act decisively with little or no supervision.

Job Description

• Compass Group’s Payroll Services team is seeking a Learning & Development Intern to support training initiatives within our corporate payroll organization. This 10‑week internship provides graduate‑level students the opportunity to apply instructional design and adult learning principles in a corporate environment.
• The intern will partner with the Payroll Training team to support onboarding programs, develop learning materials, and assist with training initiatives designed to improve employee knowledge, performance, and retention.
• This internship is ideal for students pursuing advanced degrees in Instructional Design, Curriculum & Instruction, Learning Technologies, Adult Education, Organizational Learning, or related disciplines who are interested in applying learning science principles in a corporate setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Payroll Training team to support onboarding and training programs for new payroll associates.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather information and assist with the development of instructional materials, job aids, and training content.
• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to enhance learning experiences.
• Assist in developing training documentation, presentation materials, and learning resources for instructor‑led and virtual learning environments.
• Support the evaluation of training effectiveness through surveys, feedback, and analysis of learning outcomes.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to training programs including scheduling, attendance tracking, and participant communication.
• Contribute ideas for improving learning programs and identifying opportunities to enhance employee development

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program in Instructional Design, Curriculum & Instruction, Learning Technologies, Adult Education, Organizational Learning / Learning & Development, Learning Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Foundational knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design principles, and learning methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with team members and subject matter experts.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or academic experience in instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, etc.).
• Coursework in adult learning theory, curriculum development, or learning technologies.
• Previous teaching, facilitation, tutoring, or training experience is a plus.
• Experience developing instructional materials such as lesson plans, job aids, or presentations is a plus.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Program Notes

• This internship is part of Compass Group’s 10‑week Corporate Internship Program and offers hands‑on experience supporting learning initiatives within a corporate payroll environment.
• The position is hybrid and requires three days onsite at Compass Group Headquarters in Charlotte, NC and two days working remotely.

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At this time, employment-based visa and permanent residency sponsorship is not currently available for this position. 

This is a paid intern position; however, it is not eligible for paid time off (PTO) or benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Compass Group maintains a drug-free workplace.