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Whisker · 1 week ago

Human Resources Generalist Intern

Auburn Hills,MI,US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Whisker is redefining what it means to live with cats by designing intelligent systems that enhance the experience of cat ownership. The Human Resources Generalist Intern will assist with the daily functions of the HR department, focusing on administrative duties related to employee relations, recruiting, and onboarding processes.

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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

Qualification

Human Resources knowledgeAdministrative supportEmployee relationsRecruiting supportProfessionalismConfidentialityInitiativeTeam collaboration

Required

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)