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Human Resources Intern roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in HR, business, or organizational psychology. Most positions involve recruiting support, onboarding coordination, and HRIS data entry. Your OPT EAD authorizes full-time work, and many HR teams actively seek international candidates for DEI and global mobility initiatives.
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The People Operations Assistant Analyst will be a part of the PepsiCo People Experience & Operations Employee Relations Operations Team. The role will be responsible for supporting E2E Speak Up Investigations, Employee Investigations, and/or Appeals Investigations. The role will evolve over time to support People Business Partner operational & transactional work as part of PepsiCo’s Employee Relations needs.
The ideal candidate can learn new processes quickly, think strategically, have superior verbal and written communication skills, have an investigative/curious mind, and maintain high levels of confidentiality and customer service.
Responsibilities
- Organize and disseminate cases in an efficient and timely manner.
- Interact with employees (both frontline and leaders) via phone, e-mail, and Teams in response to employee relations matters, conduct interviews, speak to witnesses, review evidence and analyze action items related to potential policy violations while making recommendations to remedy any such violations.
- Gather, summarize, and report on Speak Up related cases both verbally and through formal written communications.
- Follow documented protocols and processes to deliver world class customer service and first call resolution.
- Ability to perform on-call duties for weekends/evenings as needed.
- Ability to understand and follow information security protocols and handle sensitive data.
- Able to multi-task and consistently works against the right priorities.
- Ensuring a high level of customer service and operational excellence so that transactions are resolved efficiently and in full compliance with relevant legal, company and process requirements.
- Acting as an escalation point of contact for employees and managers for all administrative queries and provision of administration support.
- Maintaining HR Systems to ensure 100% data integrity and confidentiality of all employee records.
- Strong proficiency in data entry and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Teams, CoPilot, etc.)
- Ability to construct an objective narrative through an investigation to appropriately move investigations along with input from key stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of the organization.
- Work under hard deadlines to deliver excellence to function and business.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ad hoc duties as assigned.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $60,600 - $94,450.
- Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
- In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Master’s Degree in HR or related business field preferred
- Minimum 2-3 years work experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, or Investigations
- Previous exposure to employee relations matters including investigations, discipline, and taking statements/transcribing information
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated ability to craft clear, concise and compelling narratives, especially in investigative or analytical contexts where accuracy, tone and structure are critical.
- Proven experience in investigative writing or analytical reporting, with the ability to synthesize complex information into well-structured, impactful written content tailored to diverse audiences
- Comfort/Experience manipulating data in Excel
- Comfort/Experience with CoPilot/AI Tools
- Experience in practicing HR in a manufacturing, distribution, or sales environment
- Experience in a union environment preferred
- Understanding of and experience with PepsiCo policies and ethics
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.
INTRODUCTION
The People Operations Assistant Analyst will be a part of the PepsiCo People Experience & Operations Employee Relations Operations Team. The role will be responsible for supporting E2E Speak Up Investigations, Employee Investigations, and/or Appeals Investigations. The role will evolve over time to support People Business Partner operational & transactional work as part of PepsiCo’s Employee Relations needs.
The ideal candidate can learn new processes quickly, think strategically, have superior verbal and written communication skills, have an investigative/curious mind, and maintain high levels of confidentiality and customer service.
Responsibilities
- Organize and disseminate cases in an efficient and timely manner.
- Interact with employees (both frontline and leaders) via phone, e-mail, and Teams in response to employee relations matters, conduct interviews, speak to witnesses, review evidence and analyze action items related to potential policy violations while making recommendations to remedy any such violations.
- Gather, summarize, and report on Speak Up related cases both verbally and through formal written communications.
- Follow documented protocols and processes to deliver world class customer service and first call resolution.
- Ability to perform on-call duties for weekends/evenings as needed.
- Ability to understand and follow information security protocols and handle sensitive data.
- Able to multi-task and consistently works against the right priorities.
- Ensuring a high level of customer service and operational excellence so that transactions are resolved efficiently and in full compliance with relevant legal, company and process requirements.
- Acting as an escalation point of contact for employees and managers for all administrative queries and provision of administration support.
- Maintaining HR Systems to ensure 100% data integrity and confidentiality of all employee records.
- Strong proficiency in data entry and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Teams, CoPilot, etc.)
- Ability to construct an objective narrative through an investigation to appropriately move investigations along with input from key stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of the organization.
- Work under hard deadlines to deliver excellence to function and business.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ad hoc duties as assigned.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $60,600 - $94,450.
- Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
- In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Master’s Degree in HR or related business field preferred
- Minimum 2-3 years work experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, or Investigations
- Previous exposure to employee relations matters including investigations, discipline, and taking statements/transcribing information
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated ability to craft clear, concise and compelling narratives, especially in investigative or analytical contexts where accuracy, tone and structure are critical.
- Proven experience in investigative writing or analytical reporting, with the ability to synthesize complex information into well-structured, impactful written content tailored to diverse audiences
- Comfort/Experience manipulating data in Excel
- Comfort/Experience with CoPilot/AI Tools
- Experience in practicing HR in a manufacturing, distribution, or sales environment
- Experience in a union environment preferred
- Understanding of and experience with PepsiCo policies and ethics
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Human Resources Intern
Target companies with established HR departments
Larger organizations with dedicated HR teams are more likely to have structured internship programs and familiarity with OPT work authorization. Mid-size and enterprise employers in professional services, healthcare, and tech regularly hire HR interns on OPT.
Lead with your EAD, not your visa status
When applying, state that you have an Employment Authorization Document and are authorized to work immediately. Many hiring managers conflate OPT with H-1B visa sponsorship. Clarifying upfront removes the most common objection before it becomes one.
Highlight HRIS and compliance exposure
Employers hiring HR interns on OPT want evidence you can handle sensitive employee data responsibly. Mention any experience with Workday, BambooHR, or similar platforms. Compliance awareness signals you understand the operational stakes of an HR role.
Apply before your OPT start date
You can begin job searching and interviewing before your OPT period starts. Most HR internships have structured start dates tied to semesters or fiscal quarters. Starting early gives you time to negotiate a start date that aligns with your EAD activation.
Frame global perspective as an asset
HR teams managing diverse workforces value candidates who understand cross-cultural communication firsthand. In your cover letter and interviews, connect your international background to the employer's workforce or expansion goals rather than treating it as a neutral fact.
Ask explicitly about STEM OPT extension eligibility
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field like management information systems or industrial-organizational psychology, confirm whether the role qualifies for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Roles with quantitative HR analytics responsibilities are more likely to qualify.
Human Resources Intern OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Human Resources Intern on OPT?
Yes, as long as the internship is directly related to your degree field. If your degree is in human resources, business administration, organizational psychology, or a closely related area, an HR internship qualifies as authorized OPT employment. The work must align with your field of study, so document how the role connects to your degree program.
Do Human Resources Intern roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. If you graduated from a STEM-designated program such as industrial-organizational psychology, management information systems, or HR analytics, and the internship involves quantitative or data-driven work, you may qualify for a 24-month extension. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying under STEM OPT.
How do I find Human Resources Intern jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists HR internship roles specifically filtered for F-1 OPT students, so you're not wasting applications on positions that won't consider your work authorization. General job boards don't filter by OPT eligibility, which means most listings you see there require sponsorship or citizenship. Searching on Migrate Mate saves time and surfaces employers already open to hiring on OPT.
What happens if my OPT expires before the internship ends?
If your OPT period ends and you don't have an extension or a new status, you must stop working. Plan your internship start and end dates to stay within your authorized period. If you're eligible for a STEM OPT extension, file Form I-765 with USCIS at least 90 days before your current OPT expires to avoid a gap in work authorization.
Does an unpaid HR internship count as valid OPT employment?
Unpaid internships can count toward OPT, but only if the role provides genuine training and is tied to your field of study. USCIS requires that OPT work be related to your degree, paid or not. Your DSO may need to verify the unpaid position qualifies. Be cautious: extended unpaid work that displaces regular employees could raise compliance issues with your school or USCIS.