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We are growing in Irving, Texas! Assurant is seeking a People Partner who will provide Human Resource support to managers and employees in designated segments in one of Assurant Lines of businesses (LOB) focusing on the employee experience, enabling business outcomes, and using data to help make solid business decisions.
In partnership with the People Business Partner, you will provide comprehensive and consistent coaching to employees and managers on performance and conduct/behavioral related challenges. This will include answering questions and listening to concerns about the workplace and jobs. The Partner will also work with the Business Partner to assist the LOB in identifying people and talent needs in the organization through the application of talent program and processes.
This role espouses the vision of the People Organization by:
- Putting people first
- Helping our employees realize their potential
- Empowering our employees to do their best work
- Embedding Diversity Equity and Inclusion in all that we do
- Living The Assurant Commitments in all that we do
What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?
- Focus on the employee experience, provide proactive and reactive coaching and consultative human resources advice and services to all employees of Assurant in their designated business unit from intake to resolution.
- Coaching and advice are centered around and leverages the core learnings of Success in Leading Employees (i.e., StAR/StAR-AR, GROW) as they counsel on Performance Development and Performance Improvement situations.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with Managers and with the People Business Partners for their client group.
- Provide hiring & staffing assistance such as interviewing, assessing and selection to managers as needed. Including effective compensation management and development of job descriptions for needed positions.
- Partner with managers in client group in their efforts around Employee Engagement that could include action planning, team meetings and follow-up to ensure closure on plans.
- Provide performance coaching and advice which may include participation in meetings with employees and managers.
- Provide advice on policy interpretation with the focus on advising managers to always use their judgment and discretion. The Partner will leverage the Success in Leading Employees information in their interactions with managers and promote the use of this information to the Managers.
- Provide education and training to managers as needed in areas such as FMLA, Union Avoidance, Wage and Hour, Accommodations etc. Collaboratively makes decisions about training needed by consulting with managers, Legal and/or People Business Partner.
- Performs consultation responsibilities to assist managers & leaders in the termination process whether a reduction in force or a voluntary or involuntary termination including participating in any termination meeting with employees.
- Facilitates the end-to-end process of the reduction in force in consultation with the People Business Partner and Business leadership. This will include the assessment of talent, notification to impacted associates and continued support to those employees after notification.
- Performs more routine inquiries, research or investigation into issues raised by employees, managers, or other sources.
- Participates in additional projects as identified by the People Organization leadership.
- Utilize multiple tools (Workday, Peakon, ERIN, etc.) to mine data for their client groups and use the analytics to drive performance in the organization.
- Recommend updates and suggestions to the content in the Knowledge Base and in the analytics that will improve the content available to them and to the managers.
- Develop and maintain relationships with members of the People Experience Center team to expedite and ensure that employee and manager concerns or requests which have been escalated are responded to in a timely, consistent, and accurate manner as well as documented appropriately.
What are the requirements needed for this position?
- Bachelor’s degree in a related area
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a Human Resource professional role.
- Experience must include coaching and advising all levels of employees in areas such as performance, organizational change, employee engagement, working relationships.
- Knowledge of employment law at the federal and state level (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII, EEO and other applicable employment related laws)
What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?
- Extensive analytical and problem-solving skills desired.
- Certification as PHR, SPHR or SHRM CP or SCP preferred.
- Experience in handling employee related investigations and writing report summaries.
- Minimum of 1 year HR support for a workforce of a minimum of 250 employees.
Pay Range
$74,600.00 - $124,700.00
If no application deadline is provided, this role may be a pipeline requisition, and we'll continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis, or there is no requirement for this information in the location where the role is posted.
Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience, and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.
Helping People Thrive in a Connected World
Connect with us. Bring us your best work and your brightest ideas. And we’ll bring you a place where you can thrive. Learn more at jobs.assurant.com.
What’s the culture like at Assurant?
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.
Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.
AI and Biometric Usage
Assurant supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but we want to know the real you. Visit our AI Usage Guidelines page to understand what we expect from applicants regarding their use of AI during the application process. Since we would like to know the real you, we require that all of our virtual interviews be conducted on video.
Employment is contingent upon completion of a required identity verification process, which may include biometric technology, where permitted by applicable law and subject to applicable notice and consent requirements. See our Privacy Notice to learn about Assurant’s privacy practices, including our use of AI-enabled technology, automated decision making, and biometric information.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.
Job Scam Alert
Please be aware that during Assurant's application process, we will never ask for personal information such as your Social Security number, bank account details, or passwords.
Overview of Position
We are growing in Irving, Texas! Assurant is seeking a People Partner who will provide Human Resource support to managers and employees in designated segments in one of Assurant Lines of businesses (LOB) focusing on the employee experience, enabling business outcomes, and using data to help make solid business decisions.
In partnership with the People Business Partner, you will provide comprehensive and consistent coaching to employees and managers on performance and conduct/behavioral related challenges. This will include answering questions and listening to concerns about the workplace and jobs. The Partner will also work with the Business Partner to assist the LOB in identifying people and talent needs in the organization through the application of talent program and processes.
This role espouses the vision of the People Organization by:
- Putting people first
- Helping our employees realize their potential
- Empowering our employees to do their best work
- Embedding Diversity Equity and Inclusion in all that we do
- Living The Assurant Commitments in all that we do
What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?
- Focus on the employee experience, provide proactive and reactive coaching and consultative human resources advice and services to all employees of Assurant in their designated business unit from intake to resolution.
- Coaching and advice are centered around and leverages the core learnings of Success in Leading Employees (i.e., StAR/StAR-AR, GROW) as they counsel on Performance Development and Performance Improvement situations.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with Managers and with the People Business Partners for their client group.
- Provide hiring & staffing assistance such as interviewing, assessing and selection to managers as needed. Including effective compensation management and development of job descriptions for needed positions.
- Partner with managers in client group in their efforts around Employee Engagement that could include action planning, team meetings and follow-up to ensure closure on plans.
- Provide performance coaching and advice which may include participation in meetings with employees and managers.
- Provide advice on policy interpretation with the focus on advising managers to always use their judgment and discretion. The Partner will leverage the Success in Leading Employees information in their interactions with managers and promote the use of this information to the Managers.
- Provide education and training to managers as needed in areas such as FMLA, Union Avoidance, Wage and Hour, Accommodations etc. Collaboratively makes decisions about training needed by consulting with managers, Legal and/or People Business Partner.
- Performs consultation responsibilities to assist managers & leaders in the termination process whether a reduction in force or a voluntary or involuntary termination including participating in any termination meeting with employees.
- Facilitates the end-to-end process of the reduction in force in consultation with the People Business Partner and Business leadership. This will include the assessment of talent, notification to impacted associates and continued support to those employees after notification.
- Performs more routine inquiries, research or investigation into issues raised by employees, managers, or other sources.
- Participates in additional projects as identified by the People Organization leadership.
- Utilize multiple tools (Workday, Peakon, ERIN, etc.) to mine data for their client groups and use the analytics to drive performance in the organization.
- Recommend updates and suggestions to the content in the Knowledge Base and in the analytics that will improve the content available to them and to the managers.
- Develop and maintain relationships with members of the People Experience Center team to expedite and ensure that employee and manager concerns or requests which have been escalated are responded to in a timely, consistent, and accurate manner as well as documented appropriately.
What are the requirements needed for this position?
- Bachelor’s degree in a related area
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a Human Resource professional role.
- Experience must include coaching and advising all levels of employees in areas such as performance, organizational change, employee engagement, working relationships.
- Knowledge of employment law at the federal and state level (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII, EEO and other applicable employment related laws)
What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?
- Extensive analytical and problem-solving skills desired.
- Certification as PHR, SPHR or SHRM CP or SCP preferred.
- Experience in handling employee related investigations and writing report summaries.
- Minimum of 1 year HR support for a workforce of a minimum of 250 employees.
Pay Range
$74,600.00 - $124,700.00
If no application deadline is provided, this role may be a pipeline requisition, and we'll continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis, or there is no requirement for this information in the location where the role is posted.
Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience, and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.
Helping People Thrive in a Connected World
Connect with us. Bring us your best work and your brightest ideas. And we’ll bring you a place where you can thrive. Learn more at jobs.assurant.com.
What’s the culture like at Assurant?
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.
Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.
AI and Biometric Usage
Assurant supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but we want to know the real you. Visit our AI Usage Guidelines page to understand what we expect from applicants regarding their use of AI during the application process. Since we would like to know the real you, we require that all of our virtual interviews be conducted on video.
Employment is contingent upon completion of a required identity verification process, which may include biometric technology, where permitted by applicable law and subject to applicable notice and consent requirements. See our Privacy Notice to learn about Assurant’s privacy practices, including our use of AI-enabled technology, automated decision making, and biometric information.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.
Job Scam Alert
Please be aware that during Assurant's application process, we will never ask for personal information such as your Social Security number, bank account details, or passwords.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a HR Operations Specialist
Target employers with established HR departments
Mid-size and large companies with dedicated HR teams are far more likely to have OPT sponsorship experience. They already have HR staff who understand work authorization documentation, which makes the onboarding process smoother for you and them.
Lead with your HRIS and systems experience
Employers hiring for HR Operations roles prioritize candidates who know Workday, ADP, or similar platforms. Highlighting specific system proficiency upfront separates you from generalist applicants and signals you can contribute immediately, which matters when an employer is weighing OPT paperwork.
Frame OPT as low-risk for operations roles
HR Operations Specialist positions rarely require security clearance or citizenship. When employers raise visa concerns, clarify that OPT authorization comes through USCIS and your university, not the employer, which removes the assumption that sponsorship means significant cost or legal complexity.
Emphasize your CPT or internship experience in HR
If you completed CPT in an HR-adjacent role, lead with that. Employers want proof you can handle sensitive employee data, payroll processes, and compliance tasks professionally. Concrete prior experience in a U.S. workplace reduces the perceived risk of hiring an OPT student.
Apply early and communicate your OPT timeline clearly
HR Operations hiring cycles can run four to eight weeks. Apply with enough lead time before your OPT start date so the employer can make a decision without feeling rushed. State your authorization period upfront to avoid late-stage surprises that derail an otherwise strong candidacy.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly employers
Searching general job boards surfaces roles without any signal on visa friendliness. Migrate Mate filters specifically for employers open to OPT candidates, so you spend time applying to roles where your work authorization status is already understood and accepted by the hiring team.
HR Operations Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do HR Operations Specialist roles commonly sponsor OPT students?
Yes, HR Operations is one of the more accessible fields for OPT students because employers with formal HR departments are already familiar with work authorization processes. Companies with 200 or more employees tend to have dedicated HR staff who handle I-9 compliance and EAD documentation regularly, making OPT a straightforward authorization type for them to accommodate.
Does an HR Operations Specialist role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree. If your undergraduate or graduate degree is in a STEM-designated field such as management information systems, industrial-organizational psychology, or HR information systems, and your role involves analytical or technical HR work like HRIS administration or workforce data analysis, it may qualify. Review your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying for the 24-month STEM extension.
What should I include in my OPT job offer letter for an HR Operations role?
Your offer letter needs to state your job title, start date, employment type (full-time, at least 20 hours per week for OPT compliance), and a brief description of duties tied to your degree field. For HR Operations specifically, the letter should reference responsibilities like HRIS management, benefits coordination, or HR compliance work so the connection to your degree is documented clearly for your DSO.
How do I explain my OPT status to an HR hiring manager without losing momentum?
Be direct and early. In your cover letter or first interview, state that you have OPT work authorization valid through a specific date and are eligible to work without employer sponsorship for that period. HR hiring managers in particular understand work authorization well. A clear, confident explanation tends to resolve concerns faster than waiting for them to ask. You can find employers already familiar with OPT on Migrate Mate.
Can I work as an HR Operations Specialist for a staffing agency on OPT?
Yes, but with important caveats. If you are placed at a client site, USCIS considers the end client your de facto employer, not the staffing agency. Your OPT must be tied to work that directly relates to your degree field, and the actual day-to-day duties at the client site must reflect that. Staffing arrangements can complicate STEM OPT extension applications, so consult your DSO before accepting a contract placement.