CPT Recruiter Jobs
Recruiter roles sit at the intersection of human resources, business development, and workforce strategy, making them a strong CPT match for students in HR management, industrial-organizational psychology, or business programs. Your DSO must authorize CPT before you start, and the work must connect directly to your degree curriculum.
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INTRODUCTION
At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking to hire a full-time Talent Acquisition Co-Op for our Corporate Human Resources team in St. Louis, MO starting January 2027.
- Lead campus recruitment projects including engineering and construction management fall career fair research, swag and storage management, sourcing students on LinkedIn etc.
- Assist in compiling campus recruitment best practices research and creating recommendations based upon findings.
- Support Talent Acquisition team with summer intern program events.
- Schedule meetings, interviews, and assist with HR Communications projects, as requested.
- Conduct resume screens and phone screens for candidates across various roles and assess candidate fit.
- Assist with sourcing efforts and build talent pipelines using a variety of tools and our applicant tracking system.
- Assist the Talent Acquisition and Corporate HR team with projects as needed.
- Conduct research, compile data, and implement ideas for various assigned projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- In pursuit of a bachelor's degree in HR, Psychology, Communications, or other closely related degree.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Communicate effectively both orally and through writing and work cooperatively in a fast paced, diverse team environment.
All candidates agree to complete an assessment for selection and pre-employment drug screen.
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All Keeley Brands (Keeley Construction Group, Keeley Properties, Keeley Restoration, Keeley Companies) do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms, headhunters, or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of a Keeley company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of any Keeley Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.
All Keeley companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsRecruiter CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a recruiter role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your degree program directly covers talent acquisition, HR management, or organizational behavior and your school's DSO confirms the connection. Generic business degrees sometimes require additional documentation showing the role integrates with your curriculum. Programs in industrial-organizational psychology, HR management, or workforce development align most cleanly with recruiter CPT authorizations.
Can I do CPT at a staffing agency as a recruiter?
Yes, staffing agencies are among the more CPT-accessible employers for recruiter roles because they regularly hire interns and co-ops. Your I-20 will list the agency as the employer of record. Confirm the work location and job duties match what the agency submits to your DSO, since discrepancies can trigger compliance questions with USCIS later.
How do I find recruiter roles where employers understand CPT?
Browse Migrate Mate to identify employers with work authorization filing history, which signals familiarity with student visa structures. When you reach HR, ask directly whether they've hired F-1 students on CPT before. Employers who've done it before will already have an I-9 process for EAD-based authorization and won't require you to educate them from scratch.
Does CPT as a recruiter affect my OPT or H-1B eligibility?
Full-time CPT for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, so track your cumulative CPT hours carefully with your DSO. Part-time CPT, regardless of duration, doesn't affect OPT. For H-1B visa purposes, recruiter roles need to meet the specialty occupation standard, which requires a directly related degree field rather than any bachelor's degree.
What documents does my employer need to hire me on CPT as a recruiter?
Your employer needs your updated I-20 with CPT authorization, your F-1 visa, your passport, and your I-94 arrival record for I-9 completion. The CPT authorization on your I-20 functions as your EAD equivalent. Your employer does not file anything with USCIS for CPT. Make sure your I-20 start date matches your first day of work exactly, since a mismatch is an I-9 violation.