Human Resources Intern, Summer 2026

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Daikin offers a well-established 11-week summer internship program where students contribute to meaningful projects. We emphasize a culture of mentorship, training, and collaboration, encouraging interns to ask questions, challenge ideas, and think creatively. Interns gain valuable hands-on experience in a thriving industry with strong opportunities for growth and development.

During the internship, college students will:

• Work on an individual project with your direct team
• Work with other interns on a group project
• Network across functions and teams
• Participate in social and team building activities

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must not require sponsorship now or in the future 
• Graduation Dates: December 2026 - May 2028
• Be at least 18 years of age

JOB DESCRIPTION

The HR Intern will closely work with Daikin’s HR Business Partners on daily activities and special assignments. The intern will participate in interdisciplinary research, policy and program development as well as provide support in various functional areas. Additionally, the intern will collaborate with other HR interns and help coordinate the Summer Internship Program.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shadow and assist experienced HR Business Partners in their daily activities and on special assigned projects. 
• Assist in the coordination of all summer intern activities at the DTTP.
• Participate in an interdisciplinary intern summer research team project.
• Provide support in functional areas of HR including staffing and recruitment, employee / labor relations, compensation management, benefits and employee services, organizational development, training, equal employment opportunity, projects, records, etc.
• Observe and assist with employee relations issues (complaints, conflicts with supervision, harassment allegations, discrimination allegations, handling grievances, etc.)
• Participate in HR policy and program development with senior HR team members.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States. The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.