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People Operations Manager jobs on CPT put you inside HR strategy teams handling workforce planning, employee relations, and HRIS systems, work your DSO can authorize when it directly extends your HR management, organizational behavior, or business administration coursework. Most roles expect full-time hours, so confirm your authorized CPT dates align with the employer's start date before accepting an offer.
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HR Intern (Talent Acquisition Focus)
Location: Boston, MA (On-site)
Duration: 6 months
Position Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented HR Intern to join our North American HR team. This role will primarily support our recruitment life cycle, helping us identify and engage top-tier talent in the biotechnology and technology sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in high-growth executive search and global HR operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Sourcing & Research: Assist recruiters in identifying potential candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Job Boards, and niche professional networks.
- Interview Coordination: Schedule high-volume interviews across multiple time zones, ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers.
- Candidate Engagement: Conduct initial resume screenings and outreach to passive candidates to gauge interest and qualification.
- ATS Management: Maintain and update our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to ensure data integrity and compliance.
- Employer Branding: Assist in creating content for social media (LinkedIn/WeChat) to promote our company culture and open roles.
- Administrative Support: Help with background check initiations, offer letter preparation, and onboarding logistics for new hires.
Qualifications
- Education: Current student (Junior/Senior) or recent graduate in HR, Psychology, Business, or a related field.
Skills
- Recruitment Tools: Familiarity with Recruitment tools and AI agents
- Compliance: Basic understanding of U.S. employment laws (EEO, Massachusetts-specific labor regulations) and data privacy standards.
- Bilingual Capability: Native or professional fluency in English is required. Proficiency in Mandarin is a significant advantage for global coordination.
- Communication: Ability to communicate with "warmth and professionalism," maintaining a high standard of candidate care even during rejections.
- Detail-Oriented: Exceptional organizational skills with a "zero-error" mindset when handling offer letters and sensitive documentation.
- Adaptability: A proactive "can-do" attitude with the ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Discretion: Proven ability to handle confidential information with the utmost integrity.
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Get Access To All JobsPeople Operations Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a People Operations Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?
It qualifies if your DSO determines the work is an integral part of your curriculum, not just a related job. Roles involving workforce planning, employee lifecycle management, or HR systems implementation typically satisfy this requirement for students in HR management, organizational behavior, or business administration programs. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your specific program requirements.
Can I do CPT as a People Operations Manager if I'm in a non-HR graduate program?
Yes, if you can demonstrate direct curricular relevance. MBA students, for example, often secure CPT for People Ops roles by citing organizational behavior, talent strategy, or leadership coursework. The connection has to be documented and approved by your DSO, a general business argument isn't always enough without specific course alignment in your academic plan.
How do I find People Operations Manager jobs where the employer understands CPT?
Migrate Mate surfaces People Operations Manager roles at employers with verified H-1B visa filing history in HR and business operations. Employers who have sponsored H-1B petitions before understand work authorization timelines and are more likely to have HR or legal resources in place to process your CPT documentation without delays or confusion.
What happens to my CPT if the employer changes my job title or duties after I start?
A material change in your role, such as a shift from generalist HR work to a purely administrative function, can jeopardize your CPT authorization because the authorization is tied to a specific position. You'd need to notify your DSO, who must evaluate whether the revised duties still qualify and may need to issue an updated I-20. Don't wait until your program end date to flag the change.
Does working full-time as a People Operations Manager on CPT affect my OPT eligibility?
Twelve months or more of full-time pre-completion CPT exhausts your OPT eligibility entirely, including the STEM OPT extension. Part-time CPT doesn't count against OPT. If your People Operations Manager role is full-time and extends over a year, plan your post-graduation work authorization strategy before crossing that threshold, once OPT is used up, it can't be recovered.