Human Resources - Benefits - Summer Internship 2026

Human Resources Summer Internship 2026

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

PACCAR provides opportunities for both starting out your career or continuing to build upon one. Join a community of professionals that is helping build the best in industry products and services that keep our communities running! PACCAR has an exciting Human Resources summer internship opening at our global headquarters in Bellevue, WA.

Internship Details

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

The internship is scheduled to begin in between May or June 2026.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Support organizational development, benefits, engagement, and performance management projects. Lead special HR projects to further the goals of the organization; participate in planning, project development, and problem-solving. Provide excellent customer service by answering employee questions related to Benefits, and Compensation. Continuously improve our existing processes. Work in PACCAR's HRIS (SAP) and other HR systems. Work in HR compliance through auditing. Administer other benefits, compensation, and HR programs as assigned.

Qualifications / Skills

HR-related coursework or internship experience is preferred but not required. Effective organizational and interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Previous exposure to project-related activities through active participation in system-related projects desired.

Education

Actively enrolled in an undergraduate or post-graduation program, preferably sophomore, junior or senior standing.

Intern Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options including : competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match, medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family, sick leave, flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA), 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.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability.