HR Operations Analyst Jobs for OPT Students
HR Operations Analyst roles sit squarely within specialty occupation territory, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in human resources, business administration, or organizational psychology. Most positions offer 12 months of OPT work authorization, with STEM OPT extensions available for qualifying degree programs.
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Skylo is a global Non-Terrestrial Network service provider based in Mountain View, CA, offering a service that allows smartphone and IoT cellular devices to connect directly over existing satellites.
Skylo’s direct-to-device service is now live on millions of activated devices across five continents, with more than 60 million square kilometers of coverage, in partnership with multiple satellite operators, mobile network operators (MNOs), Tier-1 chipset makers, and OEMs. Devices connected over satellite are managed and served by Skylo's commercial NTN vRAN, featuring a 3GPP standards-based cloud-native base station and core. Skylo provides anywhere, anytime connectivity solution that seamlessly roams between terrestrial and satellite networks. Our focus is on enabling connected services for people outdoors and connected workflows across three main verticals: mass-market consumer devices, automotive, and industrial IoT.
This role is located in our Mountain View office where we are onsite 3 days a week.
Summary Of How You Will Impact Skylo
Skylo is hiring a People Operations Analyst to join our People Team. This person will build a scalable People Operations foundation that streamlines global operations, transforms complex U.S. compliance into automated workflows, and delivers a seamless onboarding experience that integrates new hires into Skylo’s diverse culture. They will also resolve ambiguity in payroll and benefits, ensuring every team member has confidence in their support systems.
How You Will Contribute
- Execute end-to-end US payroll coordination to ensure 100% accuracy and compliance across multiple state jurisdictions.
- Administer comprehensive benefit programs including healthcare and 401k while identifying opportunities to improve employee wellness.
- Manage complex leave of absence cases, including FMLA and state-specific plans, with empathy and high attention to detail.
- Partner with legal counsel to coordinate immigration filings and ensure all team members have the right to work and thrive.
- Audit offer letters and employment documentation to maintain a gold standard of data integrity and legal protection.
- Navigate federal and state employment law changes to proactively update company policies and reporting procedures.
- Coordinate all logistics for the employee lifecycle, from high-touch onboarding to respectful and compliant offboarding.
- Manage workers' compensation and unemployment claims to minimize organizational risk and support impacted employees.
- Oversee and manage VAT compliance, contractor engagements, and vendor processes.
What We Look For
- Apply deep expertise in US federal and state labor laws to solve complex operational challenges.
- Demonstrate "say/do integrity" by owning payroll and compliance outcomes from start to finish.
- Navigate high levels of ambiguity to build processes where none currently exist.
- Communicate effectively across time zones to support a global workforce while based in Mountain View.
- Use sound judgment to balance speed and quality when managing sensitive employee data.
- Proven track record of independently defining approaches for benefits administration and leave management.
What We Offer
With employees working across three continents, Skylo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Our worldwide and inclusive culture encourages a flexible approach to work, and we also offer an attractive range benefits such as:
- Competitive compensation packages including a stock option based equity program
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan
- Monthly allowances for wellness and education reimbursement
- A generous time off policy, holidays, and the opportunity to temporarily work abroad
- Once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of developing and running world’s first commercial, live direct-to-device satellite network and service
- Access to world-class team and talent across tech domains: software, hardware, chipsets, telecom, satellite and network virtualization
- Open, transparent, inclusive culture that blends the Silicon Valley, Nordic and South Asia characteristics
Additional information
The compensation range for this position is: $115,000 - $125,000. This range reflects the low and high end of the range Skylo reasonably and generally expects to pay the hired candidate in this role.
EEO Statement
Skylo is an equal-opportunity employer and we celebrate diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, parent or caregiver status, political affiliation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. Please let us know if you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability.
About Skylo
Skylo is a global Non-Terrestrial Network service provider based in Mountain View, CA, offering a service that allows smartphone and IoT cellular devices to connect directly over existing satellites.
Skylo’s direct-to-device service is now live on millions of activated devices across five continents, with more than 60 million square kilometers of coverage, in partnership with multiple satellite operators, mobile network operators (MNOs), Tier-1 chipset makers, and OEMs. Devices connected over satellite are managed and served by Skylo's commercial NTN vRAN, featuring a 3GPP standards-based cloud-native base station and core. Skylo provides anywhere, anytime connectivity solution that seamlessly roams between terrestrial and satellite networks. Our focus is on enabling connected services for people outdoors and connected workflows across three main verticals: mass-market consumer devices, automotive, and industrial IoT.
This role is located in our Mountain View office where we are onsite 3 days a week.
Summary Of How You Will Impact Skylo
Skylo is hiring a People Operations Analyst to join our People Team. This person will build a scalable People Operations foundation that streamlines global operations, transforms complex U.S. compliance into automated workflows, and delivers a seamless onboarding experience that integrates new hires into Skylo’s diverse culture. They will also resolve ambiguity in payroll and benefits, ensuring every team member has confidence in their support systems.
How You Will Contribute
- Execute end-to-end US payroll coordination to ensure 100% accuracy and compliance across multiple state jurisdictions.
- Administer comprehensive benefit programs including healthcare and 401k while identifying opportunities to improve employee wellness.
- Manage complex leave of absence cases, including FMLA and state-specific plans, with empathy and high attention to detail.
- Partner with legal counsel to coordinate immigration filings and ensure all team members have the right to work and thrive.
- Audit offer letters and employment documentation to maintain a gold standard of data integrity and legal protection.
- Navigate federal and state employment law changes to proactively update company policies and reporting procedures.
- Coordinate all logistics for the employee lifecycle, from high-touch onboarding to respectful and compliant offboarding.
- Manage workers' compensation and unemployment claims to minimize organizational risk and support impacted employees.
- Oversee and manage VAT compliance, contractor engagements, and vendor processes.
What We Look For
- Apply deep expertise in US federal and state labor laws to solve complex operational challenges.
- Demonstrate "say/do integrity" by owning payroll and compliance outcomes from start to finish.
- Navigate high levels of ambiguity to build processes where none currently exist.
- Communicate effectively across time zones to support a global workforce while based in Mountain View.
- Use sound judgment to balance speed and quality when managing sensitive employee data.
- Proven track record of independently defining approaches for benefits administration and leave management.
What We Offer
With employees working across three continents, Skylo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Our worldwide and inclusive culture encourages a flexible approach to work, and we also offer an attractive range benefits such as:
- Competitive compensation packages including a stock option based equity program
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan
- Monthly allowances for wellness and education reimbursement
- A generous time off policy, holidays, and the opportunity to temporarily work abroad
- Once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of developing and running world’s first commercial, live direct-to-device satellite network and service
- Access to world-class team and talent across tech domains: software, hardware, chipsets, telecom, satellite and network virtualization
- Open, transparent, inclusive culture that blends the Silicon Valley, Nordic and South Asia characteristics
Additional information
The compensation range for this position is: $115,000 - $125,000. This range reflects the low and high end of the range Skylo reasonably and generally expects to pay the hired candidate in this role.
EEO Statement
Skylo is an equal-opportunity employer and we celebrate diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, parent or caregiver status, political affiliation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. Please let us know if you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a HR Operations Analyst
Lead with your HR systems experience
Employers hiring HR Operations Analysts prioritize candidates who know HRIS platforms like Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or ADP. Highlight specific systems you've used in coursework, internships, or projects. Concrete system experience makes your application stand out immediately.
Target companies with established HR teams
Mid-size to large employers with dedicated HR departments are far more likely to have OPT sponsorship infrastructure in place. Companies with 500 or more employees typically have legal counsel and processes ready for work authorization support.
Address your OPT timeline proactively
Bring up your authorization dates early in conversations, not at the offer stage. Framing it as a 12-month window with a potential 24-month STEM extension gives hiring managers a concrete picture and reduces hesitation around the process.
Quantify your process improvement work
HR Operations is fundamentally about efficiency. If you've streamlined an onboarding workflow, reduced data entry errors, or improved a reporting process, put numbers to it. Specific metrics demonstrate exactly the operational mindset employers are hiring for.
Verify your degree supports the specialty occupation standard
HR Operations Analyst roles require a direct connection between your degree field and the job duties. A degree in human resources, business, or industrial-organizational psychology maps cleanly. A mismatched degree can complicate H-1B sponsorship later, so clarify this early.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship history, not just willingness
During interviews, ask whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for HR roles specifically, not just in general. Prior sponsorship in your job category signals they understand the process and are genuinely prepared to support your long-term work authorization.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does an HR Operations Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Yes, HR Operations Analyst positions generally qualify as specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as human resources, business administration, or organizational psychology. The key is that the job description must clearly require a relevant degree, not just prefer one. If the posting says 'degree preferred,' that can create complications for future H-1B petitions.
Can I use my STEM OPT extension as an HR Operations Analyst?
It depends on your undergraduate or graduate degree program's CIP code. HR and general business degrees typically do not qualify for the STEM OPT extension. However, degrees in management information systems, industrial engineering, or data analytics sometimes do, particularly for analyst roles with a strong data component. Confirm your degree's STEM classification with your DSO before accepting a position.
Where can I find HR Operations Analyst jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by sponsorship openness, so you're not wasting time applying to roles that won't consider your work authorization status. Browsing HR Operations Analyst listings on Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have actively hired OPT and visa-sponsored candidates in the past.
Do I need to disclose my OPT status when applying for HR Operations Analyst roles?
You're not legally required to disclose immigration status on an application, but you will need to confirm work authorization eligibility. Most applications ask whether you're authorized to work in the U.S., to which OPT students can answer yes. It's generally more effective to address your OPT timeline during the interview stage once there's genuine mutual interest.
What should I do if my OPT expires before my employer can file an H-1B petition?
If your OPT ends before the next H-1B cap season, you may be out of status unless your employer qualifies as a cap-exempt institution, such as a university or nonprofit research organization. Some OPT students also pursue alternative visa options like the O-1 for demonstrated expertise. Talk to an immigration attorney early in your job search so you understand your options before a gap becomes a crisis.
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