Human Resources Generalist Intern

Whisker•Auburn Hills, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Whisker is redefining what it means to live with cats—designing intelligent systems that remove friction, elevate the everyday, and celebrate the quiet brilliance of feline companionship. Today, Litter-Robot leads the category. Tomorrow, an entire ecosystem that expands what’s possible for cats and the people who love them. We believe the future is feline. And we’re imagining that future today. We work onsite with our team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Juneau, Wisconsin. Our team of 700+ passionate pet people thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the occasional office cameo from a four-legged friend. Internship anticipated to occur in May, 2026 through August, 2026. The Human Resources Intern assists with the daily functions of the Human Resources department, with a strong focus on administrative duties related to employee relations and proper documentation.

Requirements

Actively pursuing a BA/BS in Human Resources and/or equivalent years of experience
Demonstrated history of reliability, professionalism, and strong work ethic in previous roles or academic experiences
Demonstrated experience prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities, such as academic assignments, part-time work, or extracurricular commitments
Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
A high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and the ability to motivate others
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues
Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)

Nice To Haves

Previous HR internship or work experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Assists the HR team with day-to-day operations, including HR programs, and maintains a positive and fun work culture
Shadows and supports employee relations cases, handling administrative aspects when applicable
Observes and takes notes in HR meetings, such as employee discussions or investigations, to gain professional experience
Familiarizes and partakes in the completion of Unemployment Insurance Agency Claims
Supports internal recruiting by helping review applications and scheduling interviews
Supports with onboarding by completing backend hiring tasks, preparing new hire materials, and coordinating new hire orientation
Supports with offboarding by completing documentation and administrative duties, occasionally conducting exit interviews
Provides administrative support for HR processes such as leave tracking and training documentation
Participates in learning and development opportunities, such as creating content and presenting training
Learns to audit timecards and other payroll-related inquiries
Supports HR compliance initiatives
Assists with tracking training completion and maintaining compliance records
Helps research HR best practices and trends in talent management and employee engagement
Organizes engagement opportunities for onsite recognition and team member involvement
Contributes to projects that improve HR processes, documentation, and employee experience
Will perform additional responsibilities when required