Human Resources Generalist Intern

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.

What You’ll Do:

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. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

• 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

What You’ll Bring:

• 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) 

Not Required but Nice to Have!

• Previous HR internship or work experience is a plus

Benefits & Perks:

Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the “why”, and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow’s pet products—plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with:

• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Whisker Parents Program
• 1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption
• Pet Insurance Discount
• 401K match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Top of the line equipment
• Pet-friendly office
• Whisker products and swag
• Continuing education Support
• On-site gym with Peloton
• Referral program

Statement of Inclusivity:

We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.

Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates regarding your application status.

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