Summer Corporate Intern – Human Resources

Caterpillar Inc.

HR Intern working on diverse HR functions at Caterpillar Inc in various locations. Seeking professional and personal growth with a focus on HR specialties.

Posted 7/1/2026internshipPeoria • Illinois, Minnesota, Mississippi, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $23 - $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a strong foundation in Human Resources principles and practices, with a focus on professional growth and adaptability in a corporate environment. Capable of effectively managing relocation and commuting logistics for internship assignments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Human ResourcesMaster's Degree In Human ResourcesCumulative GPA Of 3.0/4.0Completed 12 Semester HoursRelocation Capability

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Human ResourcesCorporate EnvironmentInternshipProfessional GrowthStudent Program

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be enrolled full time at a 4-year University/College pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Day
Housing Stipend
Relocation Assistance
Medical coverage
Voluntary benefits