Human Resources Intern

About the Company

Northeast Alternatives/Sapura is a growing, award-winning, seed-to-table cannabis retail brand specializing in the highest quality cannabis products Massachusetts, Michigan and New Jersey has to offer. Constantly focused on developing and ingenuity, NEA strives to achieve this by adding skilled and motivated team players. These goals are met by seeking out diverse, talented individuals to further the company's mission and provide unique and new ideas. As the business continues to grow, our team will continue to grow, allowing us to be the best in our specialized market. If you are motivated, eager to learn, dedicated, flexible and excited about joining an incredible industry, Northeast Alternatives is the perfect place to be!

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HR Intern to support our Human Resources team with daily administrative and operational functions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in onboarding, recruitment, employee records management, and HR compliance. The HR Intern will play a key role in ensuring a smooth employee experience from hire through ongoing employment while maintaining accurate documentation and supporting internal HR processes.

Responsibilities

Onboarding & Employee Experience

• Assist with new hire onboarding processes, including preparing paperwork and orientation materials
• Ensure completion and proper filing of new hire documentation
• Support I-9 verification and employee documentation tracking
• Coordinate new hire communications and follow-ups
• Lead Weekly HR Orientations

HR Administration & File Management

• Maintain accurate and organized employee personnel files (digital and physical)
• Support employee data entry and updates in HR systems
• Assist with employment verification requests
• Ensure compliance with record-keeping requirements

HR Support & Ticket Management

• Assist in responding to basic employee HR inquiries
• Support internal HR ticket tracking and resolution
• Escalate complex issues to HR leadership as needed

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Support

• Assist in building and maintaining passive candidate pipelines using Linkedin Recruiter for future hiring needs
• Support talent mapping and competitor research for hard-to-fill roles
• Participate in Linkedin sourcing and recruitment strategy training

General HR Support

• Support HR projects and initiatives as assigned
• Assist with audits and reporting
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or holding a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Required Skills

• The ability to work as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency in Google Workspace
• Ability to multitask

Duration of the internship: Intern must be able to commit to a four to five month internship.

Hours of Internship: Flexible shift (between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM), must be able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week. All other duties based on business needs.

Perks/Benefits

• Employee Discount
• Paid Training
• Hands-on HR operational experience
• Professional development and mentorship from HR leadership

Equal Opportunity Statement

Northeast Alternatives has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and aspires to be reflective of the diverse communities we serve. We aim to attract and hire qualified candidates who hold these same values, provide diverse perspectives, and contribute to creating a workplace where all employees experience a sense of belonging. Northeast Alternatives is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, NEA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO M/F/D/V

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.