2027 Summer Corporate Internship - Human Resources

Caterpillar; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 14,878,000 - 26,615,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Relocation assistance

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking HR interns for a 12-week summer program in the United States. You will rotate through Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, and other HR specialties to gain professional growth in a corporate environment.

Interns work full-time onsite for 40 hours per week, with opportunities to relocate to indicated work locations. Sponsorship is not available for this position; applicants across the United States are considered.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled full-time at a 4-year University/College pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in HR, Business with HR emphasis, or related field.
• Minimum 3.0/4.0 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 relocate to indicated work location for the duration of internship and have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Learning & Development functions.
• Assist in labor relations, total rewards, and HR generalist activities.
• Support new hire orientation and people analytics efforts.
• Assist in process standardization and building an inclusive culture.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal relationships

Decision making

Flexibility

Growth mindset

Data gathering

Education

Enrollment in 4-year degree (HR or related)

Minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA

12 credit hours completed before start

Job description

Career Area:Students and GraduatesJob Description:Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just 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.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 17, 2027 to August 6, 2027

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. 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 organization's 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:

Greater Peoria, Il Area, Irving, TX, Pontiac, IL, Mossville, IL

Internship Program Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled full time at a 4-year University/College pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree Human Resources, Business with an emphasis in HR, or related degree at 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 summer. This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Applicants will be considered for positions throughout the United States.

Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Intern Pay Range:

$22.50 - $40.25

Intern Hourly Rate:

An intern's 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 HolidaysPaid Volunteer DayHousing Stipend Relocation Assistance Medical coverage Voluntary benefits

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

September 1, 2026 - October 29, 2026

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.