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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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Healthcare Realty (NYSE: HR) is seeking a friendly, organized, and professional Receptionist / HR Assistant to join our Corporate Office in Nashville. This role serves as the first point of contact for visitors, employees, and guests while also providing administrative support to the Human Resources team. This is a full-time, on-site position.
The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. If you enjoy interacting with people and supporting a variety of administrative functions, we encourage you to apply.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Greet and assist visitors, clients, and employees in a professional and welcoming manner
- Answer and route incoming phone calls and take messages as needed
- Manage incoming email correspondence and direct inquiries appropriately
- Perform data entry, filing, scanning, and other administrative tasks
- Provide support for Human Resources projects and day-to-day activities
- Maintain reception and common areas to ensure a positive visitor experience
- Assist with mailroom duties
- Assist with other administrative and HR-related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required
- Previous administrative, receptionist, customer service, or clerical experience preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general computer skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and customer-focused approach
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
HOW TO APPLY
Visit our Careers page at www.healthcarerealty.com/careers/.
Healthcare Realty is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities, Women, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
INTRODUCTION
Healthcare Realty (NYSE: HR) is seeking a friendly, organized, and professional Receptionist / HR Assistant to join our Corporate Office in Nashville. This role serves as the first point of contact for visitors, employees, and guests while also providing administrative support to the Human Resources team. This is a full-time, on-site position.
The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. If you enjoy interacting with people and supporting a variety of administrative functions, we encourage you to apply.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Greet and assist visitors, clients, and employees in a professional and welcoming manner
- Answer and route incoming phone calls and take messages as needed
- Manage incoming email correspondence and direct inquiries appropriately
- Perform data entry, filing, scanning, and other administrative tasks
- Provide support for Human Resources projects and day-to-day activities
- Maintain reception and common areas to ensure a positive visitor experience
- Assist with mailroom duties
- Assist with other administrative and HR-related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required
- Previous administrative, receptionist, customer service, or clerical experience preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general computer skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and customer-focused approach
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
HOW TO APPLY
Visit our Careers page at www.healthcarerealty.com/careers/.
Healthcare Realty is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities, Women, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
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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.