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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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Canidium is a leading management and technology consulting company that provides expertise to our clients on the implementation and utilization of sales performance systems. We are based in Fort Collins, CO.
The HR intern will work closely with and report to the HR Manager, while also owning several parts of the onboarding and new hire processes. An ideal candidate will have excellent people skills, be very organized, and be passionate about Human Resources.
The HR Intern will be responsible for:
- Updating and monitoring candidate applicant tracking system and HR information system
- Onboarding new hires
- Scheduling interviews
- Auditing spreadsheets and data
- Office administration such as ordering supplies and gathering / scanning the mail
- Additional projects as assigned
Qualities of the Ideal Candidate:
- Highly motivated student that can take initiative and have a "can-do" attitude
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities at once
- A quick learning self-starter who thrives with minimal instruction
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to apply concepts learned in school to daily activities
- Willingness to contribute to a team-oriented environment
Skills & Experience Needed:
- Ideal candidate is a current sophomore, junior, or senior working towards an undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field
- Candidate has experience with Google Workspace
Location and Compensation:
The ideal candidate lives in Northern Colorado with the ability to work in our Fort Collins office. This is a hybrid position.
This internship requires 10 - 15 hours a week. Canidium offers competitive wages, between $18.00 - $23.00 / hour, as well as paid covered parking near our Old Town Fort Collins office.
Canidium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HR Internship
Canidium is a leading management and technology consulting company that provides expertise to our clients on the implementation and utilization of sales performance systems. We are based in Fort Collins, CO.
The HR intern will work closely with and report to the HR Manager, while also owning several parts of the onboarding and new hire processes. An ideal candidate will have excellent people skills, be very organized, and be passionate about Human Resources.
The HR Intern will be responsible for:
- Updating and monitoring candidate applicant tracking system and HR information system
- Onboarding new hires
- Scheduling interviews
- Auditing spreadsheets and data
- Office administration such as ordering supplies and gathering / scanning the mail
- Additional projects as assigned
Qualities of the Ideal Candidate:
- Highly motivated student that can take initiative and have a "can-do" attitude
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities at once
- A quick learning self-starter who thrives with minimal instruction
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to apply concepts learned in school to daily activities
- Willingness to contribute to a team-oriented environment
Skills & Experience Needed:
- Ideal candidate is a current sophomore, junior, or senior working towards an undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field
- Candidate has experience with Google Workspace
Location and Compensation:
The ideal candidate lives in Northern Colorado with the ability to work in our Fort Collins office. This is a hybrid position.
This internship requires 10 - 15 hours a week. Canidium offers competitive wages, between $18.00 - $23.00 / hour, as well as paid covered parking near our Old Town Fort Collins office.
Canidium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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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.