OPT Corporate Recruiter Jobs
Corporate Recruiter roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in human resources, business, or psychology. Most positions qualify as professional roles under OPT's specialty occupation standard. Your 12-month OPT window is enough time to demonstrate value and position yourself for H-1B visa sponsorship through a full-time recruiting role.
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Datasite is the essential infrastructure for M&A. Also comprising Grata, Blueflame AI, and Sherpany, we help dealbreakers find opportunities, manage transactions, and make key decisions.
Whatever your talents, you can find a place for them here. Get involved in some of the biggest business ventures today. Work with other gifted people around the world. Follow your ambitions, or discover a whole new path.
Can you help us simplify the complex, create great experiences, and deliver better outcomes? Then let's talk.
Job Description:
We are seeking a dynamic Technical Recruiter for a 3-month contract to drive consultative, end-to-end hiring efforts for senior level technical roles across our global organization. As a key member of our fun, passionate, and growing Talent Acquisition and HR team, you will play a critical role in identifying, attracting, and securing top engineering and technology talent.
The ideal candidate has deep experience recruiting for technical disciplines (AI, ML, Infrastructure Engineering, etc), excels at partnering with leaders and engineering stakeholders, communicates with clarity, and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.
This is a hybrid position in NYC with 3 days in office per week.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for technical and engineering roles across multiple locations. Will also recruit for non-technical roles as needed.
- Partner closely with hiring managers, and cross-functional teams to understand technical requirements, team dynamics, and ideal candidate profiles.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies targeting both active and passive technical talent through platforms such as LinkedIn, GitHub, professional networks, and industry events.
- Evaluate technical skill sets effectively, ensuring candidates meet both functional and organizational requirements.
- Provide consultative insights and market intelligence, helping leaders make informed hiring decisions and plan for future technical workforce needs.
- Deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the recruitment process, with clear communication and timely follow-up.
- Manage a diverse, high-volume requisition load.
- Utilize employer branding, social media, and creative sourcing techniques to strengthen our visibility and attract top technical talent.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation and workflow management within Workday.
- Partner with HR Business Partners on technical hiring trends, workforce planning, and organizational needs.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, or a related field preferred.
- 4+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, with proven success recruiting technical roles specifically in Data, AI and Product. Global recruiting experience preferred.
- AI Fluency - deep familiarity with modern AI terminology, frameworks and production deployment realities.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to advise and influence hiring outcomes across all levels of an organization.
- Strong technical sourcing capabilities and experience using Boolean search, cold outreach, talent communities, and targeted outreach strategies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management abilities.
- Experience with Workday Recruit is a plus.
- Agency experience a plus.
- Established network within specialized AI, Data, Product and engineering communities.
The base salary range represents the estimated low and high end for this position based on a good faith assessment of the role and market data at the time of posting. Consistent with applicable law, each candidate’s compensation offer may vary and will be determined based on but not limited to, your geographic region, skills, qualifications, and experience along with the requirements of the position. This position may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or overtime if applicable. Benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), a retirement savings plan, paid time off, and other employee benefits. Specific details will be provided during the interview process. Datasite reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $100,600.00 - $169,800.00
Our company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where all individuals are respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to building teams that reflect the diversity of our communities.
About us
Datasite is the essential infrastructure for M&A. Also comprising Grata, Blueflame AI, and Sherpany, we help dealbreakers find opportunities, manage transactions, and make key decisions.
Whatever your talents, you can find a place for them here. Get involved in some of the biggest business ventures today. Work with other gifted people around the world. Follow your ambitions, or discover a whole new path.
Can you help us simplify the complex, create great experiences, and deliver better outcomes? Then let's talk.
Job Description:
We are seeking a dynamic Technical Recruiter for a 3-month contract to drive consultative, end-to-end hiring efforts for senior level technical roles across our global organization. As a key member of our fun, passionate, and growing Talent Acquisition and HR team, you will play a critical role in identifying, attracting, and securing top engineering and technology talent.
The ideal candidate has deep experience recruiting for technical disciplines (AI, ML, Infrastructure Engineering, etc), excels at partnering with leaders and engineering stakeholders, communicates with clarity, and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.
This is a hybrid position in NYC with 3 days in office per week.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for technical and engineering roles across multiple locations. Will also recruit for non-technical roles as needed.
- Partner closely with hiring managers, and cross-functional teams to understand technical requirements, team dynamics, and ideal candidate profiles.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies targeting both active and passive technical talent through platforms such as LinkedIn, GitHub, professional networks, and industry events.
- Evaluate technical skill sets effectively, ensuring candidates meet both functional and organizational requirements.
- Provide consultative insights and market intelligence, helping leaders make informed hiring decisions and plan for future technical workforce needs.
- Deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the recruitment process, with clear communication and timely follow-up.
- Manage a diverse, high-volume requisition load.
- Utilize employer branding, social media, and creative sourcing techniques to strengthen our visibility and attract top technical talent.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation and workflow management within Workday.
- Partner with HR Business Partners on technical hiring trends, workforce planning, and organizational needs.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, or a related field preferred.
- 4+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, with proven success recruiting technical roles specifically in Data, AI and Product. Global recruiting experience preferred.
- AI Fluency - deep familiarity with modern AI terminology, frameworks and production deployment realities.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to advise and influence hiring outcomes across all levels of an organization.
- Strong technical sourcing capabilities and experience using Boolean search, cold outreach, talent communities, and targeted outreach strategies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management abilities.
- Experience with Workday Recruit is a plus.
- Agency experience a plus.
- Established network within specialized AI, Data, Product and engineering communities.
The base salary range represents the estimated low and high end for this position based on a good faith assessment of the role and market data at the time of posting. Consistent with applicable law, each candidate’s compensation offer may vary and will be determined based on but not limited to, your geographic region, skills, qualifications, and experience along with the requirements of the position. This position may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or overtime if applicable. Benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), a retirement savings plan, paid time off, and other employee benefits. Specific details will be provided during the interview process. Datasite reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $100,600.00 - $169,800.00
Our company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where all individuals are respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to building teams that reflect the diversity of our communities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Corporate Recruiter
Target companies with dedicated HR or talent acquisition teams
Large enterprises and high-growth tech companies run structured recruiting functions that regularly sponsor visas. A standalone recruiter at a 10-person startup rarely has the legal infrastructure or budget to file an H-1B visa petition on your behalf.
Frame your degree as the foundation of the role
OPT requires your job to relate to your field of study. A human resources, psychology, or business degree maps directly to corporate recruiting. Be ready to explain that connection clearly to employers and document it in your offer letter.
Apply before your OPT start date, not after
Corporate recruiting roles often have 4-to-8-week hiring timelines including interviews and background checks. Starting your job search 3 months before graduation gives you enough runway to land an offer before your authorization window opens.
Prioritize roles with a formal H-1B sponsorship track record
Some employers sponsor in principle but rarely follow through for non-engineering roles. Search Department of Labor disclosure data to verify that a company has filed H-1B petitions for HR and recruiting job titles specifically, not just technical roles.
Use your OPT period to build measurable recruiting results
H-1B petitions require evidence of a specialty occupation. Metrics like time-to-fill, offer acceptance rates, and hires per quarter give your employer concrete material to support your petition and demonstrate the specialized nature of your work.
Ask about sponsorship directly during the offer stage
Many employers assume OPT students will self-resolve their visa situation. Raising the H-1B sponsorship question at the offer stage, not after you start, ensures both sides understand the commitment before you accept and prevents surprises at the 12-month mark.
Corporate Recruiter OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Corporate Recruiter role qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, provided your degree is in a related field such as human resources, business administration, or psychology. OPT requires your employment to be directly related to your major. Corporate recruiting involves talent strategy, behavioral assessment, and workforce planning, which align closely with HR and business degrees. Document that connection in writing with your employer before you start.
Where can I find Corporate Recruiter jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship and work authorization type. Most general job boards don't filter by OPT eligibility, which means you spend time applying to roles that won't move forward once the employer learns you need work authorization. Migrate Mate removes that friction.
Can I work as a corporate recruiter on STEM OPT extension?
Only if your degree qualifies as a STEM field, which most HR and business degrees do not. STEM OPT is limited to degrees on the Department of Homeland Security's STEM Designated Degree Program List. A bachelor's in computer science with a recruiting role may not satisfy the STEM OPT relationship requirement. Confirm with your DSO before assuming the 24-month extension applies.
How early should I start applying for Corporate Recruiter roles before my OPT begins?
Start at least 3 months before your expected OPT start date. Corporate recruiting roles typically involve multiple interview rounds, a hiring manager screen, HR panel, and sometimes a case study or sourcing exercise. Factor in background check timelines and offer negotiation. You can apply before your EAD card arrives, but you cannot begin working until the card is in hand and your OPT start date has passed.
Will employers sponsor an H-1B for a Corporate Recruiter role?
Some do, but it's less automatic than for engineering or software roles. Recruiting is a recognized specialty occupation when tied to a specific degree, and companies in financial services, consulting, and technology have sponsored H-1B petitions for talent acquisition roles. The strongest candidates demonstrate measurable impact during their OPT period, making the business case for sponsorship straightforward when the H-1B lottery window opens in March.