Summer Internship 2026 - Human Resources

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 a Human 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!

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 plates.PACCAR 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!

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 2026. 

PACCAR Benefits

Undergraduate Students $25/hr 

Graduate Students $30/hr

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