Human Resources Leadership Program Associate

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About this role

Carrier is seeking college graduates with demonstrated leadership capability, learning agility and the desire to develop as Human Resources professionals. The Human Resources Leadership Program (HRLP) is a two-year rotational program that exposes aspiring human resources leaders to Carrier’s human resource function and business segments through three, eight-month rotations. HRLPs will build capabilities through hands-on experiences in a culture that values integrity, respect, inclusion, innovation, and excellence.

HRLPs will have an opportunity to work collaboratively with cross-functional leaders in an HR operating model that includes Communities of Expertise (CoEs), HR Operations and HR Business Partners. HRLPs will complete assignments in diverse functional areas of Human Resources that will accelerate their development and career progression in the function. HRLP Program Management will partner with each HRLP to develop a career path inclusive of experiences that balance individual career interests and company needs.

Key Responsibilities

During the associate’s time in the program, rotational assignments are available in different business segments and functions including Climate Solutions Americas, Climate Solutions Transportation, and our Global Headquarters. Our commitment is to provide front-line, hands-on, meaningful assignments designed to stretch and build capabilities across Human Resources. Each HRLP will have the opportunity to experience different functional rotations which may include human resources business partner roles, total rewards, talent programs, talent acquisition and project management.

Rotation locations may include Charlotte, North Carolina; Indianapolis, Indiana; Athens, Georgia; Collierville, Tennessee; and/or Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

The program provides training and immersion experiences to supplement rotational experiences. HRLPs will also be paired with an HR leader to provide mentorship throughout the program. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, industrial & labor relations, psychology or business.

• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

• GPA must be greater than or equal to 3.5 GPA

• Must be geographically mobile and have the ability to relocate for rotations.

• To be eligible for the program, you must have a graduation date between September 2026 and June 2027 and start in the Leadership Program in mid-June 2027

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree

• Excellent analytical and communication skills

• Prior internship or work experience in Human Resources

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $53,000.00 - $106,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

Other Compensation

This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements. 

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives

• Retirement Benefits

• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation

• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account

• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3  days from Job Posting Date: 26 August 2026

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Use of AI

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