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HR Director roles are available to F-1 OPT students with degrees in human resources, organizational behavior, business administration, or industrial-organizational psychology. Most positions require several years of progressive HR experience, making this a realistic target for students who have built leadership experience through internships, graduate programs, or prior roles.
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The HR Generalist supports day-to-day human resources activities, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll, HR recordkeeping, and engagement activities. This position serves as a resource to employees and managers while supporting HR programs and initiatives that promote an engaged, productive, and compliant workplace.
This position will support multi-site HR activities and will require travel between the local sites of ARCH Medical Solutions - Lehigh Valley business unit (Whitehall, PA; Blandon, PA and Quakertown, PA).
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition:
- Manage full-cycle recruitment processes for hourly roles, including sourcing, interviewing, and hiring for open positions
- Partner with leadership to ensure timely and effective staffing aligned to business needs
- Ownership of new hire orientation including but not limited to scheduling and logistics
- Organize site participation in university recruitment, job fairs, career fairs
Compliance:
- Payroll Administration
- Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations
- Support administration of company policies
- Assist with benefits administration, payroll changes, and employee inquiries
- Overseeing the off-boarding process, including preparation of termination paperwork, scheduling and conducting exit interviews
- Maintain accurate employee records in compliance with employment laws and regulations
- Prepare HR reports and assist with audits and process improvements
Training & Engagement:
- Coordinates employee engagement, recognition, community-service, and other employee-focused activities and events
- Coordinates and maintains records of employee training, including required safety training, and follows up to ensure required training is completed and documented
- Assist the HR Manager as needed and perform all other duties as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Minimum 3 years Human Resource experience required. A combination of education and experience may be considered
- General knowledge of employment laws and practices
- Manufacturing industry experience preferred
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with UKG Pro and/or UKG Workforce Management
- Experience supporting a multi-site or manufacturing organization
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification
- Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills
- Capacity to understand people issues impacting the business along with a passion for relationship building
- Proven ability to make decisive and sound judgements consistent with company culture and applicable laws
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Work Environment
- Clean, well-lit, temperature-controlled manufacturing facility
- A place where continuous learning is encouraged
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Fast-paced and innovation-driven
- Recognizes and celebrates contributions
Schedule
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Benefits & Perks
- Compensation commensurate with experience
- Medical, Dental & Vision starting Day One
- Paid time off & company holidays
- Competitive 401(k) with company match
- Quarterly bonus program
- Opportunity for career growth, training, and mentorship
Why Join ARCH?
- Be part of a company that directly impacts patient care worldwide
- Work in a modern CNC manufacturing environment
- Grow your career with a company that invests in its people
- Join a team that values quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Additional Notes
ARCH Global Precision is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ARCH Global Precision are employed on an at-will basis.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Position Overview
The HR Generalist supports day-to-day human resources activities, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll, HR recordkeeping, and engagement activities. This position serves as a resource to employees and managers while supporting HR programs and initiatives that promote an engaged, productive, and compliant workplace.
This position will support multi-site HR activities and will require travel between the local sites of ARCH Medical Solutions - Lehigh Valley business unit (Whitehall, PA; Blandon, PA and Quakertown, PA).
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition:
- Manage full-cycle recruitment processes for hourly roles, including sourcing, interviewing, and hiring for open positions
- Partner with leadership to ensure timely and effective staffing aligned to business needs
- Ownership of new hire orientation including but not limited to scheduling and logistics
- Organize site participation in university recruitment, job fairs, career fairs
Compliance:
- Payroll Administration
- Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations
- Support administration of company policies
- Assist with benefits administration, payroll changes, and employee inquiries
- Overseeing the off-boarding process, including preparation of termination paperwork, scheduling and conducting exit interviews
- Maintain accurate employee records in compliance with employment laws and regulations
- Prepare HR reports and assist with audits and process improvements
Training & Engagement:
- Coordinates employee engagement, recognition, community-service, and other employee-focused activities and events
- Coordinates and maintains records of employee training, including required safety training, and follows up to ensure required training is completed and documented
- Assist the HR Manager as needed and perform all other duties as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Minimum 3 years Human Resource experience required. A combination of education and experience may be considered
- General knowledge of employment laws and practices
- Manufacturing industry experience preferred
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with UKG Pro and/or UKG Workforce Management
- Experience supporting a multi-site or manufacturing organization
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification
- Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills
- Capacity to understand people issues impacting the business along with a passion for relationship building
- Proven ability to make decisive and sound judgements consistent with company culture and applicable laws
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Work Environment
- Clean, well-lit, temperature-controlled manufacturing facility
- A place where continuous learning is encouraged
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Fast-paced and innovation-driven
- Recognizes and celebrates contributions
Schedule
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Benefits & Perks
- Compensation commensurate with experience
- Medical, Dental & Vision starting Day One
- Paid time off & company holidays
- Competitive 401(k) with company match
- Quarterly bonus program
- Opportunity for career growth, training, and mentorship
Why Join ARCH?
- Be part of a company that directly impacts patient care worldwide
- Work in a modern CNC manufacturing environment
- Grow your career with a company that invests in its people
- Join a team that values quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Additional Notes
ARCH Global Precision is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ARCH Global Precision are employed on an at-will basis.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in HR Director
Target mid-size and large employers
Companies with 500 or more employees typically have dedicated HR infrastructure and are more comfortable navigating OPT authorization. Smaller firms often lack the HR bandwidth to manage work authorization paperwork alongside a new hire's onboarding.
Lead with your SHRM certification
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credentials signal professional commitment and partially offset concerns about your OPT timeline. Hiring managers in HR understand what those certifications require, which works in your favor when they review your application.
Frame OPT as a low-risk trial
HR Directors often evaluate risk themselves. Make it easy by explaining that OPT requires no employer filing, no fees, and no lottery. Many hiring managers at this level simply do not know how straightforward OPT authorization actually is.
Apply before your 90-day unemployment clock becomes an issue
F-1 OPT students accrue unauthorized unemployment days. Start your HR Director job search early, before that window tightens. A gap approaching 90 days limits your negotiating position and adds unnecessary urgency to every application.
Quantify your HR impact in applications
Hiring committees for director-level roles want evidence of business outcomes. Cite retention rate improvements, recruiting efficiency gains, or compliance wins from prior experience. Concrete results make a stronger case than describing responsibilities alone.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly employers
Migrate Mate surfaces companies with a documented history of sponsoring international talent. Focusing your applications there saves significant time and avoids submitting to employers who will screen you out at the authorization question.
HR Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an HR Director on F-1 OPT?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes full-time employment in a role directly related to your degree field. HR Director positions qualify if your degree is in human resources, business administration, organizational behavior, or a closely related discipline. Your employer does not file any petition on your behalf during the OPT period, which makes the authorization process straightforward for both sides.
Will employers at the director level hire someone on OPT?
Many will, particularly at larger organizations where HR and legal teams are already familiar with work authorization. The most common hesitation is uncertainty about timelines, not unwillingness to sponsor. Addressing the OPT authorization process directly in your interviews, and clarifying that it requires no employer action, resolves most objections before they become obstacles.
How does STEM OPT extension affect my HR Director job search?
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as industrial-organizational psychology or management information systems, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension after your initial 12-month period. That gives you up to three years of OPT work authorization total. Employers who are interested but concerned about timeline gaps often respond positively when they understand the extension is available.
What happens to my OPT status if the HR Director role falls through after I accept?
Your OPT authorization remains valid. You can continue job searching within your authorized period. However, unemployment days accumulate, and F-1 students are limited to 90 cumulative days of unemployment on post-completion OPT. Reporting a job loss to your DSO promptly keeps your SEVIS record accurate and protects your status while you search for a replacement role.
Where can I find HR Director jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students on OPT and visa holders, so the employers listed there are already open to work-authorized candidates. Browsing HR Director listings on Migrate Mate filters out the significant share of postings where sponsorship is not available, which makes your search meaningfully more efficient than general job boards.