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Human Resources jobs on OPT are widely available, but employers vary significantly in their willingness to sponsor H-1B visa after your OPT period ends. Many HR roles qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards, particularly positions in HR analytics, compensation, and organizational development that require a directly related bachelor's degree.
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Communicate with or to individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g., customers, suppliers, associates). Implement the business plan for area of responsibility by communicating goals and managing staffing and scheduling, assigning duties, and coordinating workloads, and ensuring associates complete required training in order to achieve facility goals. Manage daily administrative functions of the HR office (e.g., benefits, hiring/transfers, terminations, payroll) by executing and refining recruiting and staffing initiatives and researching and addressing employment-related concerns for applicants, associates, and managers. Ensure compliance with company HR policies by reviewing and managing the accuracy, confidentiality, and maintenance of HR documents, assisting in the implementation of and ensuring compliance with HR systems applications, and researching to gather data for HR-related issues. Maintain quality and safety standards in area of responsibility by ensuring associates are trained on Logistics and company policies, standards, and procedures, and monitoring compliance, distributing and maintaining procedures and supporting documentation. Identify associate, customer, and/or supplier concerns by listening, consulting with others when needed to determine corrective action to take or make recommendations in order to resolve. Supervise and develop associates and leaders in area of responsibility by assigning duties and coordinating workloads, monitoring performance, and providing feedback, teaching, supporting, and modeling Logistics and company policies and procedures, identifying training and development needs, and participating in the hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation of associates and leaders. Manage and coordinate training (e.g., new hire orientation, CBL modules, web-based training, virtual classroom) for Distribution and/or Transportation associates by helping to identify training and development needs for hourly associates, drivers, and/or management, monitoring the completion of training curricula, presenting and facilitating training courses, and monitoring the schedules, completion deadlines, and compliance for multiple training activities. Coordinate, complete, and oversee job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs, identifying and communicating goals and objectives, building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results, identifying and addressing improvement opportunities, and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning. Provide supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training, mentoring, assigning duties, providing recognition, and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and support company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans, utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy, and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices. Respect the individual: Builds high-performing teams, embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences, creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected through a culture of belonging, creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform. Respect the individual: Works collaboratively, builds strong and trusting relationships, communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence. Respect the individual: Attracts and retains the best talent, empowers and develops talent, and recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments. Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance, models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture, holds oneself and others accountable, supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us (e.g., creating a sense of belonging, eliminating waste, participating in local giving). Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent. Serve Our Customers and Members: Delivers results while putting the customer first, considers and adapts to how, where, and when customers shop, and applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans. Serve Our Customers and Members: Makes decisions based on data insights and analysis, balances short and long-term priorities, and considers our customers, fellow associates, shareholders, suppliers, business partners, and communities when making plans. Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn, takes calculated risks, demonstrates courage and resilience, and encourages learning from mistakes. Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements, adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills, and supports others through change.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $65,500.00 - $98,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
- Stock
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field and 1 year's supervisory experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field OR 2 years' Walmart Logistics management experience OR 2 years' supervisory experience, including 1 year's experience managing human resource processes OR 1 year's Walmart Stores, Inc. Human Resources experience.
Associates will be required to attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments (for example, Academy trainings, Open Door trainings, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
Human Resources, Microsoft Office, Supervising Associates, Training and Facilitation, Walmart Logistics Systems
Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Logistics
Human Resources - Professional HR (PHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification, Human Resources - Sr. Professional HR (SPHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification
Primary Location
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570-0577, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Position Summary
Communicate with or to individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g., customers, suppliers, associates). Implement the business plan for area of responsibility by communicating goals and managing staffing and scheduling, assigning duties, and coordinating workloads, and ensuring associates complete required training in order to achieve facility goals. Manage daily administrative functions of the HR office (e.g., benefits, hiring/transfers, terminations, payroll) by executing and refining recruiting and staffing initiatives and researching and addressing employment-related concerns for applicants, associates, and managers. Ensure compliance with company HR policies by reviewing and managing the accuracy, confidentiality, and maintenance of HR documents, assisting in the implementation of and ensuring compliance with HR systems applications, and researching to gather data for HR-related issues. Maintain quality and safety standards in area of responsibility by ensuring associates are trained on Logistics and company policies, standards, and procedures, and monitoring compliance, distributing and maintaining procedures and supporting documentation. Identify associate, customer, and/or supplier concerns by listening, consulting with others when needed to determine corrective action to take or make recommendations in order to resolve. Supervise and develop associates and leaders in area of responsibility by assigning duties and coordinating workloads, monitoring performance, and providing feedback, teaching, supporting, and modeling Logistics and company policies and procedures, identifying training and development needs, and participating in the hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation of associates and leaders. Manage and coordinate training (e.g., new hire orientation, CBL modules, web-based training, virtual classroom) for Distribution and/or Transportation associates by helping to identify training and development needs for hourly associates, drivers, and/or management, monitoring the completion of training curricula, presenting and facilitating training courses, and monitoring the schedules, completion deadlines, and compliance for multiple training activities. Coordinate, complete, and oversee job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs, identifying and communicating goals and objectives, building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results, identifying and addressing improvement opportunities, and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning. Provide supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training, mentoring, assigning duties, providing recognition, and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and support company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans, utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy, and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices. Respect the individual: Builds high-performing teams, embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences, creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected through a culture of belonging, creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform. Respect the individual: Works collaboratively, builds strong and trusting relationships, communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence. Respect the individual: Attracts and retains the best talent, empowers and develops talent, and recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments. Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance, models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture, holds oneself and others accountable, supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us (e.g., creating a sense of belonging, eliminating waste, participating in local giving). Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent. Serve Our Customers and Members: Delivers results while putting the customer first, considers and adapts to how, where, and when customers shop, and applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans. Serve Our Customers and Members: Makes decisions based on data insights and analysis, balances short and long-term priorities, and considers our customers, fellow associates, shareholders, suppliers, business partners, and communities when making plans. Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn, takes calculated risks, demonstrates courage and resilience, and encourages learning from mistakes. Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements, adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills, and supports others through change.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $65,500.00 - $98,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
- Stock
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field and 1 year's supervisory experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field OR 2 years' Walmart Logistics management experience OR 2 years' supervisory experience, including 1 year's experience managing human resource processes OR 1 year's Walmart Stores, Inc. Human Resources experience.
Associates will be required to attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments (for example, Academy trainings, Open Door trainings, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
Human Resources, Microsoft Office, Supervising Associates, Training and Facilitation, Walmart Logistics Systems
Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Logistics
Human Resources - Professional HR (PHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification, Human Resources - Sr. Professional HR (SPHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification
Primary Location
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570-0577, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Human Resources
Target HR roles with a clear degree requirement
USCIS requires specialty occupation positions to demand a specific bachelor's degree field. HR analytics, compensation analysis, and talent acquisition strategy roles tie directly to HR or business degrees and hold up better under OPT and future H-1B visa scrutiny than generalist positions.
Prioritize employers with a history of HR visa sponsorship
Large corporations, consulting firms, and tech companies regularly sponsor HR professionals for H-1B. Smaller businesses often lack the HR infrastructure and legal budget to file petitions. Focus your search on organizations that have sponsored HR staff before.
Start the H-1B conversation early in the interview process
Waiting until you have an offer to mention OPT sponsorship creates friction. Raise it naturally during early conversations so both sides can assess fit before investing time. Employers who won't sponsor will tell you, saving weeks of effort.
Align your resume to the specialty occupation standard
Frame your HR experience around analytical and strategic functions, not administrative tasks. Titles like HR Business Partner, People Analytics Specialist, or Compensation Analyst signal degree-level work and strengthen the case that your role qualifies as a specialty occupation.
Understand your OPT and STEM OPT timeline before applying
Standard OPT gives you 12 months. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field like industrial-organizational psychology or management information systems, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of authorized work.
Get your EAD card before your start date
You cannot begin working in an HR role until USCIS approves your Employment Authorization Document. Apply for OPT as early as 90 days before your program end date. Processing takes two to three months, so late applications can delay your start date significantly.
Human Resources OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Human Resources jobs qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, most professional HR roles qualify for OPT as long as the position is directly related to your degree field. A human resources management, business, or organizational psychology degree supports roles in talent acquisition, compensation, HR analytics, and HR business partnering. Administrative or clerical HR positions may not meet the relatedness standard, so review your offer letter carefully against your degree program before accepting.
Can I work in HR on a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your undergraduate or graduate degree, not your job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as industrial-organizational psychology, management information systems, or applied statistics, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension even in an HR role. Pure HR management degrees are generally not on the STEM designation list, so check your program's CIP code with your DSO before assuming you qualify.
How do I find HR employers who sponsor OPT and H-1B?
Browse Migrate Mate to filter HR jobs by employers who have a track record of OPT and H-1B sponsorship. Large technology companies, management consulting firms, financial institutions, and healthcare systems consistently sponsor HR professionals. Focusing your search on organizations with structured HR functions and dedicated immigration legal support significantly increases your likelihood of finding a role that leads to long-term sponsorship.
Does working in HR count as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Senior and analytical HR roles generally meet the specialty occupation standard when the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. HR Business Partners, Compensation Analysts, People Analytics Managers, and Organizational Development Specialists have been approved for H-1B across many employers. Generalist HR coordinator or HR assistant roles are harder to support because they don't always require a degree in a particular discipline. Your employer's immigration attorney will assess your specific job description.
What should I tell an employer if they ask whether I need visa sponsorship?
Be straightforward. Explain that you're currently authorized to work on OPT and that your work authorization is valid for 12 months, with a potential extension if your degree qualifies as STEM. Let them know you'd need H-1B sponsorship before your OPT expires. Frame it as a known, manageable process rather than an uncertainty. Many HR employers have handled OPT-to-H-1B transitions before and respond better to clarity than to vague answers about your status.