Human Resources Internship

Location: Schofield

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Schofield, Wisconsin, Wausau Supply Company has a history of providing top-quality building materials to authorized retailers across the United States. As a proud 100% employee-owned company, we are dedicated to not only serving our customers but also ensuring that our employees have a direct stake in our success. We distribute building materials from the industry's leading manufacturers to authorized retailers from the western Rocky Mountains to the east coast.

In addition to our distribution capabilities, Wausau Supply Company is known for its high-quality manufactured brands, including Diamond Kote Siding System, Waudena, Cham Clad and Taylor Entrance Systems. These brands reflect our commitment to innovation, safety, service and integrity. Our territory continues to expand as we continuously strive to meet the demands of our customers with nineteen distribution centers and five fabrication and finishing facilities across the United States.

At Wausau Supply Company, we are driven by a passion for excellence and a dedication to service, ensuring that we remain a trusted partner in the building materials industry for generations to come.

INTERN BENEFITS we offer:

+ Competitive Compensation

+ Relocation Assistance interns moving more than 50 miles to Wausau, WI.

+ 401K Retirement Fund - opportunity for employee to contribute

+ Executive-Led Book Study Focused on Leadership & Career Development

+ Mentorship & Coaching

+ Exposure to ESOP culture and business fundamentals

+ Company Swag Package

+ Opportunity to earn academic credit (if applicable)

+ End-of-internship presentation to senior leadership

+ Potential for future full-time opportunities based on performance

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL BE DOING:

The HR Intern supports the Human Resources team by assisting with day-to-day operations across multiple HR functions. This role provides hands-on experience that may include in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, HR administration, and compliance. As an intern, you'll gain exposure to HR processes, systems, and best practices while contributing to projects that enhance the employee experience. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, eager to learn, and interested in building a foundation for a career in Human Resources.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Onboarding

* Assist with posting job openings and monitoring applications.

* Help screen résumés and schedule interviews.

* Support onboarding tasks such as preparing new-hire paperwork, welcome materials and orientation logistics.

HR Operations & Administration

* Maintain and update employee records in HR systems.

* Assist and/or support daily HR administrative tasks including data entry, policy updates, document preparation, reporting, and general HR correspondence.

Employee Experience

* Support employee events, recognition programs and communication initiatives.

General Support

* Provide administrative assistance to the HR team.

* Participate in HR and continuous improvement projects and initiatives as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Strong organizational and communication skills.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.

Education and Experience:

* Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development or related field.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

* Previous HR or administrative experience (internship, part-time work, volunteer roles).

* Familiarity with HRIS or Applicant Tracking Systems.

Key

Competencies:

* Attention to detail

* Professionalism and reliability

* Willingness to learn

* Ability to collaborate with team members

Strong interpersonal skills

Conclusion:
The HR Intern will exemplify the high standards that have come to be associated with WSC. As an ESOP owner cutting across all departments and levels of the organization, the Human Resource intern will demonstrate communication excellence, politeness, honor, integrity and the willingness to do what our competition will not.

Wausau Supply Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.