Human Resources Summer Internship 2026

Company Information

PACCAR Inc. is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle financial and customer service fields. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design manufacture and customer support of high-quality light- medium- and heavy-duty trucks under its internationally recognized brands Kenworth Peterbilt and DAF name designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides customized financial services information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Your next career move is waiting at PACCAR whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow support the staff functions of a dynamic international leader or build our excellent products and services. Join the PACCAR team today!

Requisition Summary

PACCAR has an exciting Human Resources summer internship opening at our PACCAR Technical Center in Mt. Vernon WA. The selected candidate will work directly with HR professionals gaining exposure and experience in multiple HR functions. As aHuman Resources Intern you will:

• Learn first-hand from top industry professionals
• Work directly with Managers and Senior Managers
• Develop mentoring relationships with HR leaders
• Gain valuable hands-on experience
• Expand your professional network
• Work with a fun hard-working team that will prepare you for a great HR career!

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to internal and external customers; Respond to inquiries from PTC HR Inbox
• Plan and support employee engagement events: Summer Picnic Intern Ride and Drive Ice Cream Social Offsite Intern Gathering
• Assist with personnel file conversion from hard files to electronic
• Coordinate training for managers and employees
• Provide support for internal audit preparation
• Participate in continuous improvement activities
• Create marketing materials and manage updates for the HR SharePoint and Communication Boards
• Manage/participate in special projects as assigned

Qualifications / Skills

• Must have ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ability to multitask and handle multiple priorities or deadlines
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor
• Proven customer service skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Outlook Excel Word and PowerPoint

Education

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or post-graduate program preferably graduating in 2025.

PACCAR Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR intern you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Sick Leave
• Medical dental and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans estate planning financial counseling and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth training and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

Additional Job Information

At PACCAR we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education training or experience. The salary range for internship positions is $25 an hour for undergraduate students and $30 an hour for graduate students. Additionally this role is eligible for a range of benefit options listed above. If you would like more information about what makes PACCAR an excellent place to work please visit thePACCAR Career Site. PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.