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Human Resources Intern roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational behavior, or a related field. Many large employers with dedicated HR functions file LCAs for intern-level roles, particularly structured programs tied to a degree requirement.
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Voice AI that resolves, not transfers.
Most phone systems trap callers in menus and scripts. Vapi is the platform for deploying voice agents that know your business and can listen, adapt, and resolve in minutes.
- The numbers: 1 billion calls. 1 million developers. 10x enterprise ARR growth
- The customers: Amazon Ring, ServiceTitan, New York Life, Intuit, Kavak, and thousands more, from YC startups to the Fortune 500
- The news: a $50M Series B led by Peak XV Partners, with Bessemer Venture Partners, Kleiner Perkins, M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund), Y Combinator, and our earlier backers. Total raised: $72M
Vapi (/ˈVɑːpi/):
- Voice AI that resolves, not transfers
- Powering 1 billion calls for companies like Amazon Ring, Intuit, ServiceTitan, and New York Life
- Trusted by 1 million developers building the future of voice agents
- Backed by Peak XV, Bessemer, Kleiner Perkins, M12, Y Combinator, and more with $72M raised
- Try talking to Vapi now!
WHY WE’RE HIRING THIS ROLE:
- We're scaling fast, and how we develop, reward, and support our people needs to keep pace with the business
- We're ready for a dedicated People leader, reporting to the CEO, to own everything post-hire: performance, comp, culture, L&D, and HR operations (Talent Acquisition is a separate function you'll partner with)
- Most of this doesn't exist yet. You'll build it from scratch, not inherit it
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
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30 Day:
- Meet leadership, managers, and employees across the company; audit current programs, systems, and compliance; establish your operating rhythm with the CEO and Head of Talent
-
60 Day:
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Deliver a diagnosis of the People function and a prioritized 12-month roadmap; ship quick wins on the most urgent gaps; stand up baseline people metrics the exec team can rely on
-
90 Day:
-
Launch the first major program from your roadmap (performance cycle or comp bands); put manager development in motion; operate as a trusted thought partner to the leadership team
WHO YOU ARE:
- 8+ years in People/HR, including leading the function at a high-growth tech company
- A builder: you've created performance, comp, and culture programs from scratch, not just run inherited ones
- Strong judgment on hard calls: employee relations, managing out, restructures. Direct, kind, and decisive
- Data-driven: you build and defend people metrics with an executive team
- Low ego, high ownership: comfortable being hands-on while building the team underneath you
HOW WE WORK:
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Build something worthy of love
- Craft matters. We aim to build products and experiences customers genuinely love, not just tolerate.
-
Commit and follow through
-
We finish what we start and build trust by being people others can count on.
-
Why not today?
-
We value urgency and momentum. The fastest path to customer value usually wins.
-
Seek raw input
-
We go directly to customers, data, and teammates instead of relying on summaries or assumptions.
-
It’s our problem
-
We operate as one team. We share credit, own mistakes together, and support each other when things get hard.
-
Be direct and kind
-
We give feedback clearly, respectfully, and without delay.
WHY VAPI:
- Generational impact: Build the human interface for every business
- Ownership culture: Many of us are previous founders
- Kind team: The founders, Jordan and Nikhil, are Canadians
- Tier-1 Investors: YC, KP seed, Bessemer Series A
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Real stake: We offer a competitive salary and excellent equity ownership
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision plans
- Team love: We love hanging out, and we do quarterly off-sites
- Flexible time off: take what you need
- More: catered meals, transportation, gym, and a $10k annual L&D budget
COMPENSATION RANGE: $220K - $260K
INTRODUCTION
Voice AI that resolves, not transfers.
Most phone systems trap callers in menus and scripts. Vapi is the platform for deploying voice agents that know your business and can listen, adapt, and resolve in minutes.
- The numbers: 1 billion calls. 1 million developers. 10x enterprise ARR growth
- The customers: Amazon Ring, ServiceTitan, New York Life, Intuit, Kavak, and thousands more, from YC startups to the Fortune 500
- The news: a $50M Series B led by Peak XV Partners, with Bessemer Venture Partners, Kleiner Perkins, M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund), Y Combinator, and our earlier backers. Total raised: $72M
Vapi (/ˈVɑːpi/):
- Voice AI that resolves, not transfers
- Powering 1 billion calls for companies like Amazon Ring, Intuit, ServiceTitan, and New York Life
- Trusted by 1 million developers building the future of voice agents
- Backed by Peak XV, Bessemer, Kleiner Perkins, M12, Y Combinator, and more with $72M raised
- Try talking to Vapi now!
WHY WE’RE HIRING THIS ROLE:
- We're scaling fast, and how we develop, reward, and support our people needs to keep pace with the business
- We're ready for a dedicated People leader, reporting to the CEO, to own everything post-hire: performance, comp, culture, L&D, and HR operations (Talent Acquisition is a separate function you'll partner with)
- Most of this doesn't exist yet. You'll build it from scratch, not inherit it
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
-
30 Day:
- Meet leadership, managers, and employees across the company; audit current programs, systems, and compliance; establish your operating rhythm with the CEO and Head of Talent
-
60 Day:
-
Deliver a diagnosis of the People function and a prioritized 12-month roadmap; ship quick wins on the most urgent gaps; stand up baseline people metrics the exec team can rely on
-
90 Day:
-
Launch the first major program from your roadmap (performance cycle or comp bands); put manager development in motion; operate as a trusted thought partner to the leadership team
WHO YOU ARE:
- 8+ years in People/HR, including leading the function at a high-growth tech company
- A builder: you've created performance, comp, and culture programs from scratch, not just run inherited ones
- Strong judgment on hard calls: employee relations, managing out, restructures. Direct, kind, and decisive
- Data-driven: you build and defend people metrics with an executive team
- Low ego, high ownership: comfortable being hands-on while building the team underneath you
HOW WE WORK:
-
Build something worthy of love
- Craft matters. We aim to build products and experiences customers genuinely love, not just tolerate.
-
Commit and follow through
-
We finish what we start and build trust by being people others can count on.
-
Why not today?
-
We value urgency and momentum. The fastest path to customer value usually wins.
-
Seek raw input
-
We go directly to customers, data, and teammates instead of relying on summaries or assumptions.
-
It’s our problem
-
We operate as one team. We share credit, own mistakes together, and support each other when things get hard.
-
Be direct and kind
-
We give feedback clearly, respectfully, and without delay.
WHY VAPI:
- Generational impact: Build the human interface for every business
- Ownership culture: Many of us are previous founders
- Kind team: The founders, Jordan and Nikhil, are Canadians
- Tier-1 Investors: YC, KP seed, Bessemer Series A
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Real stake: We offer a competitive salary and excellent equity ownership
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision plans
- Team love: We love hanging out, and we do quarterly off-sites
- Flexible time off: take what you need
- More: catered meals, transportation, gym, and a $10k annual L&D budget
COMPENSATION RANGE: $220K - $260K
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Human Resources Intern
Confirm your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the HR intern role. A degree in human resources, industrial-organizational psychology, or business administration strengthens the specialty occupation argument far more than a general studies credential.
Target employers with formal internship programs
Companies running structured HR internship cohorts are more likely to have the legal infrastructure to file H-1B petitions. Look for programs at large corporations, consulting firms, or multinationals that already employ international staff across HR functions.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Human Resources Intern openings by employers with confirmed LCA filing history in HR occupations. This cuts out roles where sponsorship is listed as a possibility but the employer has no actual filing track record.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your HR role at your work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the relevant SOC code before accepting an offer to verify the stated compensation meets the legal minimum.
Clarify cap-subject status before your offer letter
Most private employers sponsoring HR interns are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery. Confirm this upfront so your start date expectations align with the April filing window and October 1 employment eligibility timeline.
Document your HR coursework and any practical training
USCIS may issue an RFE questioning whether an intern-level HR role requires a bachelor's degree. Collect course transcripts, program syllabi, and any OPT or CPT authorization letters that demonstrate the academic connection to the specific duties in your offer.
H-1B Visa Human Resources Intern: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an HR intern role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like human resources, organizational behavior, or business administration. Roles described as requiring any degree, or no degree at all, are unlikely to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation criteria. The job description and internal hiring standards both matter when building that case.
Do large companies actually sponsor H-1B visas for HR intern positions?
Some do, particularly Fortune 500 firms and multinationals running structured internship pipelines that convert to full-time roles. Smaller organizations rarely have the legal resources to sponsor intern-level H-1B petitions. To find employers with a documented track record, browse Human Resources Intern listings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles from companies with verified LCA filing history in HR occupations.
How does the H-1B lottery affect timing for an HR internship offer?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. If you receive an HR intern offer for a summer or fall term, the lottery timeline may not align unless the employer is cap-exempt or you already hold an approved H-1B. Confirm the intended start date and the employer's cap status before signing an offer letter.
What SOC code applies to HR intern roles under the LCA?
Most HR intern positions fall under SOC code 13-1071 (Human Resources Specialists) or 11-3121 (Human Resources Managers), depending on the duties. Your employer selects the code when filing the LCA with DOL. The code determines the prevailing wage level, so it's worth reviewing the O*NET occupation profile for those codes to understand what duties and qualifications USCIS expects to see documented.
Can I use OPT while waiting for my H-1B to be approved for an HR role?
Yes. If you're an F-1 student, you can work as an HR intern on OPT while your H-1B petition is pending, as long as your OPT authorization covers the employment period. The cap-gap rule also extends your OPT and F-1 status automatically if your OPT expires between April 1 and October 1 while a timely-filed H-1B petition is pending or approved.