Summer Intern - Human Resources

*Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

DSG is seeking a Human Resources (HR) Intern in our Fargo, ND location. This 11-week summer internship program is a great opportunity to explore various pathways of a career in Human Resources. As an HR Intern, you will support the entire employee lifecycle through various tasks and projects related to Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HR Operations & Technology, Learning & Development, and Labor Law & Employee Relations. 

DSG is a people-centric, customer-obsessed, and growth-focused wholesale distributor. With over 130,000 (and growing!) products, not only are we one of the most diversified suppliers in the upper Midwest, we also have expertise in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, waterworks, utility, communications, and more! We have fun, we are friendly, and we embody a culture that genuinely cares for people far beyond their job title. Our purpose is to serve fellow employee owners, our partners, and communities toward building a better America, one job at a time. We are proud to be 100% employee owned, with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that gives our employee owners a unique opportunity to build their personal wealth in addition to a traditional retirement plan.

Interns must have current enrollment in a college or university taking at least six credits during either the spring or summer 2026 semesters.

A Typical Day in the Life of an HR Intern at DSG: 

• Talent Acquisition
  • Demonstrate an understanding of full-cycle recruiting through the creation and maintenance of accurate postings in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), screening and interviewing of applicants, and all steps of the pre-employment qualification and hiring processes. 
• Total Rewards
  • Support the audit and administration of compensation and benefits programs to ensure fair, competitive, and well-understood compensation.
• HR Operations & Technology
  • Maintain and track employee records within the HRIS to ensure accuracy and generate relevant metrics for continued evaluation.
• Learning & Development
  • Apply instructional design principles to modern corporate training environments by identifying current organizational training gaps, managing digital learning assets, and analyzing the Return of Investment (ROI) of human capital development.
• Labor Law & Employee Relations
  • Gain practical experience and demonstrate well-informed decisions in labor law compliance, effective management of human relations, and the implementation of organizational culture initiatives through various shadow experiences, trainings, and webinars.

A Successful HR Intern Typically Has: 

• Current enrollment in a college or university taking at least six credits during either the spring or summer 2026 semesters; program of study must be related to Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Sociology, Communications, or another related field.
• Outstanding interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills across a variety of settings (in-person, phone, and email).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail, paired with the ability to multi-task.
• Strong interest in operations management and sales
• Superior problem solving, project management, and analytical skills. 
• A proactive customer service mindset.
• The ability to plan, prioritize and organize work effectively. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A knack for quick learning and adaptability in changing environments.