Summer Internship - Talent Acquisition

Location: Renton, WA, US

Requisition Summary

PACCAR PARTS, a division of PACCAR, is seeking a highly motivated Talent Acquisition Intern to join our Human Resources team for Summer 2027 in Renton, WA. This role is ideal for someone interested in gaining hands-on experience in recruiting and talent acquisition.

This internship offers valuable learning opportunities, including:

Learning directly from experienced recruiting and HR professionals

Gaining exposure to full-cycle recruiting processes

Building relationships with HR and business leaders

Developing practical, hands-on talent acquisition experience

Expanding your professional network

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Partner with Hiring Managers to manage full-cycle recruiting activities.

Support the Summer Internship Program by assisting with intern events, engagement activities, networking opportunities, communications, and program logistics.

Leverage AI-enabled tools to support recruiting activities, including drafting candidate outreach communications, creating job description content, and improving process efficiency.

Own job requisition creation, updates, and closures within the applicant tracking system.

Review and evaluate resumes, conduct initial candidate outreach, and assess alignment with role requirements.

Coordinate and manage interview processes, including scheduling and logistics for virtual and onsite interviews.

Serve as the primary point of contact for communication between Hiring Managers, Candidates, and HR stakeholders.

Develop and execute sourcing strategies to build diverse and high-quality talent pipelines.

Draft and post job descriptions.

Support candidate onboarding and partner with HR to ensure a smooth new hire experience.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data within SuccessFactors.

Drive continuous improvement in recruiting processes, tools, and candidate experience.

Provide support across a variety of HR functions and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

Pursuing a degree in human resources or related field

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Resourceful, proactive, and self-motivated

High level of professionalism and confidentiality

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Ability to work with a sense of urgency and accountability

This internship is for students currently enrolled in college, junior or senior standing preferred.

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR Benefits

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

This position may offer relocation assistance benefits.

Wage Scale or Salary Range

The salary range for our intern positions is as follows

Undergraduate Students: $25.00/Hour

Graduate Students: $30.00/Hour

Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

Other Information

PACCAR Parts is an eVerify Employer.

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

PACCAR has success with diverse teams of employees working together to achieve excellent results. Having a diverse and inclusive work environment ensures PACCAR has the talent needed to conduct business today and in the future by leveraging different backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints. We believe diversity in the workplace increases innovation, results in better decisions and increases employee engagement.

Division Information

PACCAR Parts is the global provider of aftermarket parts and services to support Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF and TRP dealers around the world.  This includes 21 distribution centers globally that support 2,300 dealerships and over 1,000,000 customers.  Aftermarket support includes world class customer centers that deliver industry leading uptime in conjunction with our outstanding supply chain that delivers record levels of inventory availability for dealers and customers.

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as 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.

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 — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!