Human Resources Leadership Development Internship Program - Summer 2026

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Job Description

Embark on a 12-week Human Resources Leadership Development Internship Program at Pentair, a company focused on sustainable water solutions. This immersive experience offers hands-on learning, strategic business projects, and professional development guided by Pentair leaders. Interns will explore their skillsets, participate in a formal mentorship program, network with executive leadership, and engage in professional development sessions. The program aims to provide foundational HR experiences, build acumen, and offer valuable business connections, culminating in a presentation to leadership with potential for a full-time role.
Must have:
  • Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations, Human Resources Management/Development or MBA from an accredited university
  • Enrolled as a first year Graduate student
  • Strong interest in pursuing the Human Resources Leadership Development Program requiring at least one relocation
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Good to have:
  • Previous internship experience
  • Proven leadership throughout your academic career
Perks:
  • Opportunity to work with Human Resources leaders and teams
  • Opportunity to complete meaningful projects
  • Foundational HR experiences to build acumen and advance skills
  • Valuable business connections beyond HR function
  • Development and mentoring in line with Pentair’s philosophy
  • Competitive pay
  • Variety of professional development, social, and volunteer events
  • Opportunity to deliver a professional presentation to leadership team
  • Potential for a full-time position upon graduation
  • Financial support may be offered for relocation

Job Details

Job Description:

Ignite your Career Journey with Pentair’s Leadership Development Internship Program!

Are you ready to dive into a world of innovation and hands-on learning? Pentair invites ambitious and forward-thinking students to apply to join our summer internship program.

🚀 What Awaits You

Embark on a 12-week experience where innovation, creativity and professionalism prosper. As an intern, you will be provided with an immersive and collaborative career development experience guided by Pentair leaders who are invested in your growth.

🌎 Make a Difference

Pentair’s interns are afforded the opportunity to explore their skillset hands-on while participating in a variety of professional development activities. Each intern will be assigned to a real-world, strategic business project that they will be immersed in for the summer. Interns will present their project objectives, processes, and overall results and impact to leadership at the conclusion of the internship program.

🌐 Professional Cohort Development

In addition to a formal mentorship program, one-on-one coffee chats with leaders and weekly sessions with segment presidents, the entire intern cohort is flown to Minnesota for a professional development week. During the residency in Minnesota, interns will network with the Executive Leadership Team, volunteer as a cohort, and further develop their professional skills by participating in development sessions with the Learning & Development team, Pentair’s Business Resource Groups, the Culture & Inclusion team and many more.

💦About Pentair:

At Pentair, we believe the health of our world depends on reliable access to clean water. We design, manufacture, and deliver a comprehensive range of smart, sustainable water solutions to homes, business, and industries around the world. Whether it is improving, moving, or enjoying water, we help manage the world’s most precious resource.

👍 Pentair Will:

  • Provide the opportunity to work with Human Resources leaders and teams in the areas of manufacturing operations, business unit or functional HR, HR Shared Services and HR Centers of Excellence (ie. Talent, L&D, Compensation, Culture).
  • Provide the opportunity to complete meaningful projects as part of an HR team that benefit the site, business/function or COE you work with.
  • Provide foundational HR experiences that help you build your HR acumen, advance your skills, and increase your understanding of HR’s impact on the organization
  • Provide valuable business connections that extend beyond the HR function.
  • Provide development and mentoring in line with Pentair’s development philosophy
  • Pay competitively.
  • Offer a variety of professional development, social, and volunteer events to help you make valuable connections throughout the summer months
  • Provide the opportunity to deliver a professional presentation of your key learnings to the leadership team with the potential for a full-time position upon graduation

Professional Development you can expect:

  • Impactful Project-based assignments to hone your project and stakeholder management skills
  • Build your network with colleagues and senior leaders in HR and throughout the organization
  • Professional presentation skills to captive your audience and deliver an impactful message
  • Deepen your skills in at least one core area of Human Resources

Who we’re looking for:

  • Self-starting individuals who possess the passion and drive to succeed
  • Resilient and agile problem solvers
  • Individuals with a sense of urgency and bias for action to operate in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven leadership throughout your academic career
  • Previous internship experience in is preferable
  • Willing and able to relocate at time of hire and as your career progresses within the organization

📃 Minimum Qualifications:

  • Be pursuing a Master’s Degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations, Human Resources Management/Development or MBA from an accredited university
  • Be enrolled as a first year Graduate student
  • Have a strong interest in pursuing the Human Resources Leadership Development Program which will require at least one relocation over the three year program in locations throughout the United States upon graduation
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Key Internship Information

  • 12-week internship program (late May – early August, 2026)
  • Interns work approximately 40-hours each week during the internship.
  • Financial support may be offered to those relocating for Pentair’s Summer 2026 Internship Program.

Posting End Date: March 1st, 2026

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About The Company

At Pentair, we help the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions, to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is focused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help our planet and people thrive. Pentair had revenue in 2023 of approximately $4.1 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 10,500 global employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, we work to help improve lives and the environment around the world.

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