2026 Summer Corporate Intern - Human Resources
2026 Summer Corporate Intern - Human Resources
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Students and GraduatesJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dontjust talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Job Summary
HR interns at Caterpillar will perform challenging work while being exposed to a variety of HR functions within CAT. We work with our teams to ensure that every intern gains the appropriate professional and personal growth necessary to be successful in the corporate environment. Our interns are placed in a variety of HR specialties and locations.
Session Dates: May 18 2026 to August 7 2026
What You Will Do:
- Talent Acquisition
- Talent Management
- Learning & Development
- Labor Relations
- Total Rewards
- HR Generalist
- New Hire Orientation
- People Analytics
- Process Standardization
- Building Inclusive Culture
What You Have:
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Level Basic Understanding:
- Describes non-verbal behaviors that influence the interpretation of the message.
- Cites examples of effective and ineffective communications.
- Explains the importance of effective business communication.
- Speaks/writes using correct language mechanics and gestures
- Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Level Basic Understanding:
- Describes the organizational culture for interacting with others.
- Provides examples of individuals with good interpersonal skills and their specific skills.
- Explains the benefits of maintaining positive working relationships with associates.
- States the basic characteristics of good working relationships.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Level Basic Understanding:
- Explains characteristics and steps in an effective decision-making process.
- Identifies issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made.
- Names decision makers in own environment and cites examples of past decisions.
- Describes types of decisions incumbent may and may not make in own job or function.
Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.
Level Basic Understanding:
- Explains the perspective that change is inevitable.
- Seeks value in new ways of doing things.
- Easily copes with day-to-day frustrations adversities and uncertainties.
- Provides examples of flexible and inflexible behavior in the face of change.
Growth and Agility: Knowledge of the necessity of businesses and individuals to experiment learn continuously and achieve value for the organization; ability to embrace challenges show resilience and proactively seek improvement and innovation to improve an organizations competitive advantage.
Level Basic Understanding:
- Knows how to access and use available learning and development resources.
- Identifies and welcomes changes and ambiguities that arise in the business environment.
- Asks questions and listens to and embraces feedback non-defensively for personal growth.
- Collects necessary information learning resources and best practices used to resolve ambiguous situations.
Data Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.
Level Basic Understanding:
- Identifies the key objectives of gathering data.
- Describes alternative data-gathering techniques and tools.
- Applies basic data-gathering methodologies.
- Identifies key sources of needed information.
Current Locations Available:
Include but not limited to: Illinois (Peoria Area); Texas (Irving/Global HQ Fort Worth Houston Seguin); North Little Rock AR; Brooklyn Park MN; Corinth MS
Internship Program Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled full time at a 4-year University/College pursuing a bachelors or masters degree Human Resources Business with an emphasis in HR or related degreeat the time of application and throughout the program.
- Minimum 3.0/4.0 Cumulative GPA (no rounding).
- 12 completed semester hours at a 4-year university before the start of internship or currently participating in a Caterpillar student program.
- Must be able to relocate to indicated work location for the duration of the internship and complete daily work commute using reliable transportation
Additional Information:
- This is a 40-hour-per-week assignment Monday through Friday lasting 12 weeks in the position requires working onsite five days a week.
- Please attach your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript to your application.
- Applicants will be considered for positions throughout the United States.
- Sponsorship isNOTavailable for this position.
- Placement locations vary as needed but could include: Peoria IL Mossville IL Griffin GA Little Rock AK Corinth MS Irving TX Lafayette IN
- The position requires working onsite five days a week
Summary Pay Range:
$22.50 - $39.00Intern Hour Rate:
An interns hourly rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved before the start of the internship.
Intern Benefits:
The total rewards package beyond base salary may include if eligible:
Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Day
Housing Stipend
Relocation Assistance
Medical coverage
Voluntary benefits
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
