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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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Get Access To All JobsReady to join a team that’s all in? At Imprivata, we deliver unified access and security management programs that eliminate friction, empowering healthcare and mission-critical organizations to work smarter, faster, and more securely.
We believe work can be more than a job or task—it’s a collective spirit; the type that emboldens creativity, embraces challenge, and fosters excitement. We are constantly raising the bar on what’s possible, owning the outcome of our triumphs and trials, staying nimble amidst change, and cultivating an environment where we win together. Here, your ideas matter, your differences are celebrated, and your work drives real results—for your career, your teammates, and our customers.
When you join Imprivata, you embark on a shared journey of ambition and growth. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you’re looking for a place to match your passion with purpose—and where every day you can make an impact—you’ll find it here.
We are seeking an Associate HR Business Partner to join our team. This is a hybrid opportunity based out of our Waltham, MA office.
Job Summary
The Associate Human Resources Business Partner partners with HR Business Partners and business leaders to support the execution of people strategies across assigned business groups. This role provides day-to-day HR partnership while developing business acumen and consultative skills in areas including employee relations, talent management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Build an understanding of assigned business units, organizational priorities, and business objectives to provide effective HR support and recommendations.
- Serve as a trusted HR resource for managers and employees by providing guidance on HR policies, employee relations, performance management, and employee development.
- Provide coaching and consultative guidance to front-line managers on employee performance, engagement, development, and workplace matters.
- Partner with business leaders and HR colleagues to support employee engagement, culture, recognition, and team-building initiatives that foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace.
- Help develop and execute on company-wide/office-wide events, gatherings, activities, volunteer opportunities, etc.
- Support talent management initiatives, including performance reviews, recognition programs, engagement activities, and employee development.
- Analyze workforce data and HR metrics, identify trends, prepare insights, and support people-related recommendations and decisions.
- Partner with Recruiting and business leaders to support hiring, onboarding, internal mobility, and employee transitions.
- Implement HR programs, change initiatives, and organizational projects across assigned business units.
- Leverage HR technology, reporting tools, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency, streamline work, and support data-informed decision-making.
- Use AI and productivity tools to assist with research, documentation, communications, reporting, knowledge management, and process improvement while maintaining appropriate oversight.
- Other duties as assigned and required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- 1–3 years of Human Resources experience in an HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, HR Representative, People Operations, or similar role.
- Demonstrated interest in developing a career as an HR Business Partner and building business acumen and consultative skills.
- Foundational understanding of employment practices, employee relations, performance management, and the employee lifecycle.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and establish credibility with employees and managers.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to work with workforce data, recognize trends, and communicate clear observations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, HRIS platforms, reporting tools, and productivity technologies.
- Comfort using AI-enabled tools to enhance research, communication, documentation, reporting, and operational efficiency.
This position offers a total compensation range of $85,000.00 to $95,000.00 (inclusive of base salary and variable compensation, such as bonuses and incentives). In addition, more information about Imprivata’s benefit offerings can be found here. This range represents the high and low end of Imprivata’s compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, such as a candidate’s location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
At Imprivata, we have a top-notch work environment, developmental opportunities, a competitive total rewards package, and the desire to have fun. If you have the skills and qualifications as we have described above, we want to hear from you!
Imprivata provides equal employment opportunities, regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Ready to join a team that’s all in? At Imprivata, we deliver unified access and security management programs that eliminate friction, empowering healthcare and mission-critical organizations to work smarter, faster, and more securely.
We believe work can be more than a job or task—it’s a collective spirit; the type that emboldens creativity, embraces challenge, and fosters excitement. We are constantly raising the bar on what’s possible, owning the outcome of our triumphs and trials, staying nimble amidst change, and cultivating an environment where we win together. Here, your ideas matter, your differences are celebrated, and your work drives real results—for your career, your teammates, and our customers.
When you join Imprivata, you embark on a shared journey of ambition and growth. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you’re looking for a place to match your passion with purpose—and where every day you can make an impact—you’ll find it here.
We are seeking an Associate HR Business Partner to join our team. This is a hybrid opportunity based out of our Waltham, MA office.
Job Summary
The Associate Human Resources Business Partner partners with HR Business Partners and business leaders to support the execution of people strategies across assigned business groups. This role provides day-to-day HR partnership while developing business acumen and consultative skills in areas including employee relations, talent management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Build an understanding of assigned business units, organizational priorities, and business objectives to provide effective HR support and recommendations.
- Serve as a trusted HR resource for managers and employees by providing guidance on HR policies, employee relations, performance management, and employee development.
- Provide coaching and consultative guidance to front-line managers on employee performance, engagement, development, and workplace matters.
- Partner with business leaders and HR colleagues to support employee engagement, culture, recognition, and team-building initiatives that foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace.
- Help develop and execute on company-wide/office-wide events, gatherings, activities, volunteer opportunities, etc.
- Support talent management initiatives, including performance reviews, recognition programs, engagement activities, and employee development.
- Analyze workforce data and HR metrics, identify trends, prepare insights, and support people-related recommendations and decisions.
- Partner with Recruiting and business leaders to support hiring, onboarding, internal mobility, and employee transitions.
- Implement HR programs, change initiatives, and organizational projects across assigned business units.
- Leverage HR technology, reporting tools, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency, streamline work, and support data-informed decision-making.
- Use AI and productivity tools to assist with research, documentation, communications, reporting, knowledge management, and process improvement while maintaining appropriate oversight.
- Other duties as assigned and required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- 1–3 years of Human Resources experience in an HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, HR Representative, People Operations, or similar role.
- Demonstrated interest in developing a career as an HR Business Partner and building business acumen and consultative skills.
- Foundational understanding of employment practices, employee relations, performance management, and the employee lifecycle.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and establish credibility with employees and managers.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to work with workforce data, recognize trends, and communicate clear observations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, HRIS platforms, reporting tools, and productivity technologies.
- Comfort using AI-enabled tools to enhance research, communication, documentation, reporting, and operational efficiency.
This position offers a total compensation range of $85,000.00 to $95,000.00 (inclusive of base salary and variable compensation, such as bonuses and incentives). In addition, more information about Imprivata’s benefit offerings can be found here. This range represents the high and low end of Imprivata’s compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, such as a candidate’s location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
At Imprivata, we have a top-notch work environment, developmental opportunities, a competitive total rewards package, and the desire to have fun. If you have the skills and qualifications as we have described above, we want to hear from you!
Imprivata provides equal employment opportunities, regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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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.