Part Time Intern - Human Resources

Career Area:

Enterprise Cross Functional

Job 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.

Your Work Shapes the World  

Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe. 

When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes, and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs. Join us. 

Description  

As an HR intern at Caterpillar, you will perform challenging work, while being exposed to a variety of HR functions. We are looking for someone who isn’t afraid to get involved in the many areas of the talent lifecycle, ask questions, be a problem solver and want to help the business be successful – all while you learn on the job. You’ll work alongside and support the team’s goals.

This internship is supporting our Global Finance Services Division, which provides comprehensive finance services for the enterprise and supports the finance-related functions of the business units, including accounting and reporting, pricing, information technology, strategy, economics, compliance, and sales and operations planning. The division includes Corporate Accounting, Business Economics, Global Pricing, Financial Planning & Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Global Business Services and Corporate Treasury, as well as Indirect Procurement, Global Travel, Corporate Real Estate and Global Facilities. Total weekly hours are flexible based upon the student’s schedule and will be agreed upon during the offer.

Location: Hybrid in Peoria, IL or Irving, TX

If you are interested in applying for this position, please attach a copy of your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcripts, to your application. 

Skills  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong intrapersonal skills 
• Self-starter and self-motivated
• Collaborates with diverse teams to execute projects and tasks effectively
• Exceptional listening skills
• Interested in the people side of business, helping others to be successful 

Basic Qualifications  

• Must be enrolled full time at a 4-year accredited university/college in one of the following degree programs: Human Resources
• Minimum 2.8/4.0 Cumulative GPA (no rounding) 
• Expected graduation date of December 2024 and beyond 
• Completed semester hours at a 4-year university prior to start of internship or currently participating in a Caterpillar student program 

Top Candidates will also have  

• Previous Human Resources internship or leadership experience 
• Strategic mindset
• Ability to demonstrate high-level of intellectual curiosity
• High-quality computer literacy to navigate Workday and Microsoft Office 365
• Strong decision quality and initiative 
• Excellent customer focus 

Employee benefit details  

Besides exciting and challenging work, as a Part-time HR Intern, you will experience: 

• Comprehensive internship orientation 
• Networking with leadership 
• Intern roundtable discussions 
• Business skill building 
• Career discussion with leaders and experts 
• And more! 

Additional Information  

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. 

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the US which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers 

For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social media.  

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

April 12, 2024 - April 25, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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