JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS
Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years, Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.
What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.
Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!
Job Title:
Human Resource Intern - Summer 2026Job Description:
Primary Purpose of Role:
Are you in search of a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in Human Resources? Joining Allison Transmission as a Human Resources Summer Intern will immerse you in an innovative and dynamic setting, allowing you to gain experience within the manufacturing sector. Our hands-on internship provides the opportunity to partner closely with the HR team and gain experience in areas such as talent acquisition, talent management, employee relations, and HR operations.
Key Responsibilities:
As an HR Intern, you will:
- Assist in planning and executing employee engagement initiatives, events, and programs.
- Participate and support in formal and informal training opportunities
- Contribute to projects supporting the Centers of Excellence (COE). Potential project areas include: Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Compensation, HR Operations, and Employee Relations
- Perform general duties to support the HR team’s daily operations and/or special projects.
- Network and learn about multiple functions (Corporate Functions and Manufacturing)
Key Performance Measures:
- Business Engagement
- HR Delivery Excellence
- Candidate experience
- Engaging with employees and managers
- Case management effectiveness
Competencies and Behaviors:
- Action Orientation
- Collaboration in cross functional teams
- Interpersonal Skills
- Relationship Building
- Customer Focus
- Takes responsibility and can be counted on to deliver results in the right way
Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you should:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development or similar Business Field
- Must be a rising Junior or Senior
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities proficiently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Basic understanding of HR principles and practices
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Why Join Us?
At Allison Transmission, we believe in cultivating talent and providing opportunities for personal and professional development. Our HR internship program is designed to learning and skills development to succeed in the field of Human Resources. You'll collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals who are enthusiastic about making a positive impact. This is your opportunity to become part of a world-class organization and contribute to our mission of delivering flawless technology and innovation!
Primary Location:
Indianapolis, INAdditional Locations:
Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at [email protected].
Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
Top Skills
What We Do
Allison Transmission is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Our products are specified by more than 300 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in a range of market sectors—from bus, refuse and emergency to construction, distribution and defense.
Allison was founded in 1915 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the company’s global headquarters is still located. We have approximately 1,400 dealer and distributor locations, employ more than 2,700 people around the world and our international presence spans more than 80 countries.
OUR VISION
In addition to being the world’s leading provider of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, we also strive to be the foremost provider of parts and services for our customers.
Whether you drive, sell, service or distribute on-highway vehicles, defense vehicles or off-highway equipment, Allison provides you with the highest quality products and the best customer care. We work to win your trust and enthusiasm through continuous improvement driven by the integrity, teamwork and innovation from our employees and authorized partners.
OUR PROMISE
Allison promises our customers an automatic experience like they’ve never had: an unrivaled combination of Quality, Reliability, Durability, Vocational Value and Customer Service.
