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HR Business Partner jobs on OPT require employers to support F-1 work authorization, which most mid-size and large companies in this field routinely do. Your 12-month OPT window (up to 36 months with STEM OPT extension if your HR degree qualifies) gives you real runway to establish yourself in a strategic HR role.
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Why You'll Love This Job
Context:
The HR Business Partner will join a highly collaborative team and organization requiring an exceptional ability to work as a team member in support of the business. This role will support the Southeast Region, and potentially corporate, and/or other business line areas. Atlantic Aviation operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year at dispersed locations across the US and the Caribbean. Flexibility is required for availability to meet the needs of the business, requiring evening and weekend availability as needed often of short notice.
The primary objective for this position is to provide support for employees and managers in the field. The employee base is highly dispersed across the country, and this position requires a high-touch and highly service-minded approach to supporting employees and managers from the centralized human resources team within the corporate office. Hourly employees do not have email addresses or computer access therefore, finding ways to reach this population effectively is a key challenge to navigate in supporting the field.
Position Summary
The Regional HR Business Partner (HRBP) supports Field Leadership, Corporate, or designated Area/Region as a strategic and hands-on partner across aspects of talent and workforce strategy. The level, HRBP Associate or HRBP Manager, is dependent upon the experience of the successful candidate.
This role is responsible for strengthening leadership capability, improving employee retention, and driving engagement across a highly hourly, multi-site workforce. As a connector between field operations and the centralized Human Resources Team, the HRBP ensures timely, people-focused solutions aligned with business objectives, and provides coaching, insight, and support to managers and employees during critical moments.
This role is based in our Plano, TX office Monday-Thursday, with remote flexibility on Fridays.
Responsibilities
Regional Business Partnership
- Build and leverage relationships at all levels in the organization, informing and assisting others while being viewed as a valued, trusted, and credible business partner
- Partner with field leaders to align workforce and people strategies with operational goals.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to frontline and mid-level leaders, providing guidance on team effectiveness, people issues, and culture.
- Translate HR strategy into field-relevant execution that improves performance, retention, and employee experience.
Frontline Manager Capability Building
- Coach and advise managers in building and leading high-performing teams.
- Provide support on feedback delivery, performance conversations, and team conflict resolution.
- Facilitate just-in-time support aligned to operational issues reactively and operational needs proactively wherever possible.
- Proactively works to support our leaders with talent initiatives, leadership development programs and improving team member performance engagement.
Retention, Onboarding & Engagement
- Gain knowledge of turnover trends within locations and partner with the Region/Area/Local Operations leadership to improve early-stage retention.
- Support consistent and impactful onboarding experiences; collaborate with local team on 30/60/90-day new hire check-ins and provide feedback to improve processes.
- Support and reinforce culture and recognition programs in the field.
Employee Relations & Escalation
- Serve as a frontline resource for employee concerns, workplace issues, and coaching needs.
- Conduct low to moderate-risk employee relations investigations and escalate complex matters to Legal as needed. Partner with Legal on more complex investigation surrounding discipline and termination.
- Maintain fair, compliant, and consistent approaches to issue resolution.
Field Accessibility and Responsiveness
- Maintain visibility including virtual physical presence across assigned region. (Site visits, occasional on-site event support)
- Be highly responsive to urgent field needs, especially around staffing, team changes, or employee concerns.
- Serve as an empathetic and trusted point of contact for both managers and employees.
People Data & Insights
- Get to know the data of the region/area/locations. Use HR metrics, exit data, turnover data, eNPS/NPS scoring, and engagement feedback to identify field opportunities and propose solutions.
- Monitor field trends to surface risks and recommend actions to HR leadership (e.g. hiring challenges, team structure concerns, problematic team strategies, turnover factors, benefits concerns, etc.)
Operational Partnership & Compliance Support
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of talent, safety, and wellness initiatives.
- Support operations initiatives across assigned region.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field or relevant related experience.
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including field-based or distributed workforce environments
- Experience supporting hourly operations, frontline management, and multi-site leadership
- Demonstrated ability to coach leaders and influence business outcomes
- Knowledge of employment laws, compliance standards, and HR best practices
- Ability to travel regionally as needed. Approximately 10%. Occasional travel on short notice is required.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiar with state and federal employment laws including but not limited to; FMLA, ADA, FLSA, NLRB, Title VII, etc.
- Experienced in providing guidance and counsel to executive leaders
- PHR/SPHR certification or advanced degree in Human Resources or relevant field is valuable
- Employee contracts experience preferred
- HRBP experience in the aviation industry
SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE LOOKS LIKE
- HRBP is a deep student of the business with a desire to be highly knowledgeable about the business of Atlantic Aviation
- Field leaders feel confident, supported, and capable of supporting leaders in managing people issues
- Employee concerns are addressed swiftly, fairly, and empathetically
- Retention improves, particularly within the first 90 days of hire
- HRBP is viewed as an embedded, trusted partner to field operations
INTRODUCTION
Why You'll Love This Job
Context:
The HR Business Partner will join a highly collaborative team and organization requiring an exceptional ability to work as a team member in support of the business. This role will support the Southeast Region, and potentially corporate, and/or other business line areas. Atlantic Aviation operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year at dispersed locations across the US and the Caribbean. Flexibility is required for availability to meet the needs of the business, requiring evening and weekend availability as needed often of short notice.
The primary objective for this position is to provide support for employees and managers in the field. The employee base is highly dispersed across the country, and this position requires a high-touch and highly service-minded approach to supporting employees and managers from the centralized human resources team within the corporate office. Hourly employees do not have email addresses or computer access therefore, finding ways to reach this population effectively is a key challenge to navigate in supporting the field.
Position Summary
The Regional HR Business Partner (HRBP) supports Field Leadership, Corporate, or designated Area/Region as a strategic and hands-on partner across aspects of talent and workforce strategy. The level, HRBP Associate or HRBP Manager, is dependent upon the experience of the successful candidate.
This role is responsible for strengthening leadership capability, improving employee retention, and driving engagement across a highly hourly, multi-site workforce. As a connector between field operations and the centralized Human Resources Team, the HRBP ensures timely, people-focused solutions aligned with business objectives, and provides coaching, insight, and support to managers and employees during critical moments.
This role is based in our Plano, TX office Monday-Thursday, with remote flexibility on Fridays.
Responsibilities
Regional Business Partnership
- Build and leverage relationships at all levels in the organization, informing and assisting others while being viewed as a valued, trusted, and credible business partner
- Partner with field leaders to align workforce and people strategies with operational goals.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to frontline and mid-level leaders, providing guidance on team effectiveness, people issues, and culture.
- Translate HR strategy into field-relevant execution that improves performance, retention, and employee experience.
Frontline Manager Capability Building
- Coach and advise managers in building and leading high-performing teams.
- Provide support on feedback delivery, performance conversations, and team conflict resolution.
- Facilitate just-in-time support aligned to operational issues reactively and operational needs proactively wherever possible.
- Proactively works to support our leaders with talent initiatives, leadership development programs and improving team member performance engagement.
Retention, Onboarding & Engagement
- Gain knowledge of turnover trends within locations and partner with the Region/Area/Local Operations leadership to improve early-stage retention.
- Support consistent and impactful onboarding experiences; collaborate with local team on 30/60/90-day new hire check-ins and provide feedback to improve processes.
- Support and reinforce culture and recognition programs in the field.
Employee Relations & Escalation
- Serve as a frontline resource for employee concerns, workplace issues, and coaching needs.
- Conduct low to moderate-risk employee relations investigations and escalate complex matters to Legal as needed. Partner with Legal on more complex investigation surrounding discipline and termination.
- Maintain fair, compliant, and consistent approaches to issue resolution.
Field Accessibility and Responsiveness
- Maintain visibility including virtual physical presence across assigned region. (Site visits, occasional on-site event support)
- Be highly responsive to urgent field needs, especially around staffing, team changes, or employee concerns.
- Serve as an empathetic and trusted point of contact for both managers and employees.
People Data & Insights
- Get to know the data of the region/area/locations. Use HR metrics, exit data, turnover data, eNPS/NPS scoring, and engagement feedback to identify field opportunities and propose solutions.
- Monitor field trends to surface risks and recommend actions to HR leadership (e.g. hiring challenges, team structure concerns, problematic team strategies, turnover factors, benefits concerns, etc.)
Operational Partnership & Compliance Support
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of talent, safety, and wellness initiatives.
- Support operations initiatives across assigned region.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field or relevant related experience.
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including field-based or distributed workforce environments
- Experience supporting hourly operations, frontline management, and multi-site leadership
- Demonstrated ability to coach leaders and influence business outcomes
- Knowledge of employment laws, compliance standards, and HR best practices
- Ability to travel regionally as needed. Approximately 10%. Occasional travel on short notice is required.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiar with state and federal employment laws including but not limited to; FMLA, ADA, FLSA, NLRB, Title VII, etc.
- Experienced in providing guidance and counsel to executive leaders
- PHR/SPHR certification or advanced degree in Human Resources or relevant field is valuable
- Employee contracts experience preferred
- HRBP experience in the aviation industry
SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE LOOKS LIKE
- HRBP is a deep student of the business with a desire to be highly knowledgeable about the business of Atlantic Aviation
- Field leaders feel confident, supported, and capable of supporting leaders in managing people issues
- Employee concerns are addressed swiftly, fairly, and empathetically
- Retention improves, particularly within the first 90 days of hire
- HRBP is viewed as an embedded, trusted partner to field operations
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in HR Business Partner
Target companies with dedicated HR functions
Large and mid-size employers in finance, healthcare, and tech maintain full HR teams and are experienced with OPT work authorization. Smaller companies often lack the HR infrastructure to support the sponsorship process confidently.
Emphasize your HRBP-specific skills upfront
Highlight experience with performance management, workforce planning, or employee relations in your resume. Concrete HR competencies shift the employer's focus to your value, making work authorization a secondary consideration rather than the first concern.
Check whether your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
HR degrees under CIP code 52.1001 (Human Resources Management) qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years total. Confirm your specific program with your DSO before accepting any offer.
Address OPT directly and confidently in conversations
Proactively explain that OPT requires no employer cost or USCIS petition. Many HR managers already understand this, but a clear one-sentence explanation removes hesitation before it becomes an objection during the offer stage.
Prioritize companies with H-1B sponsorship track records
An HRBP role is a strong H-1B visa candidate given its degree requirement and specialized function. Targeting employers who have sponsored H-1B visas before signals they are prepared to support your long-term status after OPT ends.
Leverage your HR knowledge as a credibility signal
As an HRBP candidate, you understand the hiring process better than most applicants. Demonstrating familiarity with I-9 compliance, EEO requirements, and onboarding processes signals you will be a capable partner, not just an employee to onboard.
HR Business Partner OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do HR Business Partner roles typically support OPT work authorization?
Yes. HR Business Partner is classified as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field, which makes it a strong fit for OPT. Employers in this space are also generally familiar with I-9 compliance and work authorization requirements, so navigating OPT with them is usually straightforward. Browse open roles on Migrate Mate to find employers actively hiring OPT candidates.
Does an HR degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your specific program's CIP code. Human Resources Management (CIP 52.1001) is on the STEM Designated Degree Program List, which means graduates may qualify for the 24-month extension beyond standard 12-month OPT. Degrees in general business or organizational psychology may not qualify. Confirm your CIP code with your Designated School Official before relying on the extension in your job search timeline.
Can I work as an HR Business Partner in a contract or consulting capacity on OPT?
OPT work must be directly related to your degree field, but it does not have to be full-time permanent employment. Contract, temporary, and consulting arrangements are permitted as long as the work is substantively in your degree field and you work at least 20 hours per week. However, self-employment and working for your own business require additional USCIS approval and carry more complexity on OPT.
What should I expect during the I-9 process as an OPT employee in an HR role?
You will present your Employment Authorization Document and passport during I-9 completion. Because you are in an HR role, you may eventually administer I-9s for others, which requires you to understand re-verification timelines. Your own EAD expiration date will trigger a re-verification, so flag that date early with your HR team so the process does not disrupt your employment.
How does the 60-day grace period affect my HRBP job search if I lose my job on OPT?
If your OPT employment ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find new qualifying employment, transfer to a new visa status, or prepare to depart. For HRBP roles, the hiring cycle can run four to eight weeks, so starting your search immediately is important. Focus on employers already familiar with OPT to reduce time spent educating hiring managers on work authorization during a time-sensitive search.