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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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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.
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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 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.