CPT Human Resources Jobs

Human Resources CPT jobs let F-1 students apply coursework in talent acquisition, employee relations, and labor compliance while earning academic credit. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and your offer letter must describe duties that align with your degree program. HR roles at companies enrolled in E-Verify are common CPT placements.

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Work Type89% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
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Marathon Petroleum
Human Resources Business Partner
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Marathon Petroleum
New 2h ago
Human Resources Business Partner
Marathon Petroleum
Galveston Bay, Texas
Human Resources
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Compensation & Benefits
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Johns Manville
HR Intern
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Johns Manville
New 2h ago
HR Intern
Johns Manville
Denver, Colorado
Human Resources
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
$42k - $53k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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MacLean-Fogg
Human Resources (HR) Intern
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MacLean-Fogg
New 11h ago
Human Resources (HR) Intern
MacLean-Fogg
Savanna, Illinois
Human Resources
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$26.00/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Park Place Technologies
Human Resources Intern
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Park Place Technologies
New 20h ago
Human Resources Intern
Park Place Technologies
Highland Heights, Ohio
Human Resources
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Customer Service & Support
Administrative & Office Support
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
On-Site
Associate's
1,001-5,000

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AutoZone
Human Resources Intern
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AutoZone
Added 1d ago
Human Resources Intern
AutoZone
Memphis, Tennessee
Human Resources
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Human Resources CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does an HR internship qualify for CPT authorization?

Yes, if the duties directly relate to your degree program and your school approves it. HR roles covering recruiting, employee relations, compensation analysis, or HR information systems typically meet the integral curriculum requirement. Roles that are purely administrative with no connection to your field of study may not qualify. Your DSO makes the final determination based on how your offer letter describes the position.

Can I do CPT in an HR role at a company that doesn't sponsor visas?

CPT authorization doesn't require the employer to be an H-1B visa sponsor or have filed LCAs previously. Any employer can hire a CPT student as long as they follow Form I-9 and E-Verify procedures and your DSO approves the placement. That said, employers with existing experience hiring international students tend to have smoother onboarding processes for CPT paperwork.

How do I find HR employers that understand CPT work authorization?

Migrate Mate surfaces employers with documented Labor Condition Application history in business and HR-related occupations, which indicates familiarity with work authorization processes. Companies that have previously hired international employees are more likely to have HR teams that can handle your CPT documentation without delays.

Will CPT in HR count toward STEM OPT if my degree is a STEM field?

CPT itself doesn't affect your STEM OPT eligibility directly. What matters is whether your degree program is on the STEM Designated Degree Program list maintained by DHS. If your degree qualifies, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension after your standard OPT period regardless of your CPT employer or role, as long as the OPT employer meets E-Verify enrollment requirements.

Does full-time CPT in HR affect my OPT eligibility?

Full-time CPT for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, per USCIS regulations. Part-time CPT, meaning fewer than 20 hours per week, does not affect OPT regardless of how long it continues. If your HR internship is structured as full-time, plan your CPT duration carefully with your DSO to preserve post-graduation OPT options.