Whisker is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always get better.

As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets. Whether it’s a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way. To us, having a pet is the best thing ever. At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better.

Whisker is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with 700+ passionate team members.

Internship anticipated to occur in May, 2025 through August, 2025

What You’ll Do:

The HR Benefits & Payroll Intern will play a key role in supporting the Human Resources department in managing payroll, benefits administration, and related HR functions. This internship offers an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience in HR operations, payroll processing, and benefits management while contributing to a high-performing HR team.

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 in processing bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Supports reconciling discrepancies in payroll data, such as hours worked, overtime, and deductions, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations
• Updates and maintains employee records in the payroll system, including salary, deductions, and benefits
• Assists with preparing reports for payroll processing and audit purposes
• Supports the enrollment, changes, and terminations of benefits programs (health insurance, retirement plans, etc.)
• Assists with benefits-related inquiries from employees
• Helps track new hire employee benefit eligibility
• Assists in auditing benefit carrier invoices to ensure accuracy of charges and services provided
• Assists with maintaining and updating employee records related to HR, payroll, and benefits, ensuring data integrity and compliance with company policies
• Updates and audits employee benefit enrollments, eligibility, and status changes
• Assists with compiling and preparing reports for compliance activities related to wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and benefits programs
• Helps ensure that all payroll and benefits records are accurate, complete, and filed according to company policy and legal requirements
• Provides administrative support for the HR team, including maintaining HR files, preparing internal communications, and assisting with document management for audits or compliance
• Helps respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and any other HR related functions
• Assists in organizing and maintaining files and records for audits or compliance
• Will perform additional responsibilities when required

What You’ll Bring:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience with Excel Spreadsheets
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and 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

• Intermediate Excel skills (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, etc.) 
• Prior internship or work experience in HR or payroll
• Basic knowledge of payroll software or HRIS systems is a plus, specifically Paylocity.

Statement of Inclusivity:

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

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