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Human Resources Manager roles qualify for OPT work authorization when the position requires a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. Most employers in this field are experienced with employment eligibility verification, making HR one of the more OPT-accessible management tracks.
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You believe in an open, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Lead a team where engagement, productivity and innovation are born in this environment.
Sodexo has an opportunity for an experienced Human Resources professional to join the team as a Human Resources Manager 2 at Naples Community Hospital in Naples, Florida.
This position will be responsible for coordinating and implementing HR-related programs, policies, and procedures including compensation, benefits, performance management, talent management, diversity and inclusion, training and development, recruitment, employee relations, etc. Our preferred candidate will be a strategic partner with great experience in employee relations, recruitment, and retention.
Sodexo offers a range of services to healthcare facilities, including food, nutrition, environmental, facilities management, healthcare technology management, retail, and patient experience services. Employees at our healthcare sites play a crucial role in enhancing patient experience and well-being.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You'll Do:
- Recruit and onboard frontline hires utilizing onboarding and payroll systems
- Possess knowledge of state and federal HR laws
- Maintain active and terminated employee files
- Coordinate and conduct required monthly training
- Possess excellent customer service skills for phone conversations and email responses
- Possess strong time management and organizational skills
- Work well independently and as part of a team
- Understand and respect sensitive and confidential information
- Have excellent computer skills with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as the ability to learn additional computer programs as needed
- Complete special projects based on business needs regarding human resources data and analysis
- Demonstrate the ability to manage competing priorities and meet time demands
WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What You Bring:
- Work well independently and as part of a team
- Understand and respect sensitive and confidential information
- Have excellent computer skills with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Communicate in a clear, effective and respectful manner whether via phone, email or in person
- Exhibit business maturity and professionalism
- Detail oriented, flexible, and have ability to manage competing priorities and meet time demands
- Have excellent organization, communication, and project management skills
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year of HR experience
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
INTRODUCTION
You believe in an open, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Lead a team where engagement, productivity and innovation are born in this environment.
Sodexo has an opportunity for an experienced Human Resources professional to join the team as a Human Resources Manager 2 at Naples Community Hospital in Naples, Florida.
This position will be responsible for coordinating and implementing HR-related programs, policies, and procedures including compensation, benefits, performance management, talent management, diversity and inclusion, training and development, recruitment, employee relations, etc. Our preferred candidate will be a strategic partner with great experience in employee relations, recruitment, and retention.
Sodexo offers a range of services to healthcare facilities, including food, nutrition, environmental, facilities management, healthcare technology management, retail, and patient experience services. Employees at our healthcare sites play a crucial role in enhancing patient experience and well-being.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You'll Do:
- Recruit and onboard frontline hires utilizing onboarding and payroll systems
- Possess knowledge of state and federal HR laws
- Maintain active and terminated employee files
- Coordinate and conduct required monthly training
- Possess excellent customer service skills for phone conversations and email responses
- Possess strong time management and organizational skills
- Work well independently and as part of a team
- Understand and respect sensitive and confidential information
- Have excellent computer skills with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as the ability to learn additional computer programs as needed
- Complete special projects based on business needs regarding human resources data and analysis
- Demonstrate the ability to manage competing priorities and meet time demands
WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What You Bring:
- Work well independently and as part of a team
- Understand and respect sensitive and confidential information
- Have excellent computer skills with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Communicate in a clear, effective and respectful manner whether via phone, email or in person
- Exhibit business maturity and professionalism
- Detail oriented, flexible, and have ability to manage competing priorities and meet time demands
- Have excellent organization, communication, and project management skills
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year of HR experience
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Human Resources Manager
Lead with your degree alignment
HR Manager roles require a qualifying degree in human resources, business administration, or organizational psychology. Open every application by connecting your specific degree field to the role requirements directly, this clears the specialty occupation question before it's asked.
Target employers with existing international workforces
Companies with large international employee populations are far more likely to understand OPT documentation. Look for organizations with global operations or multinational hiring histories, as their HR teams already process work authorization verification routinely.
Address OPT timing proactively in interviews
HR hiring managers understand employment eligibility better than most. Be upfront about your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility early in the process, they'll respect the transparency and it removes ambiguity before an offer stage.
Highlight HRIS and compliance experience
Demonstrable experience with HR information systems and I-9 compliance processes signals immediate value. Employers prioritize HR candidates who already understand employment authorization workflows, which also reinforces that you understand your own OPT documentation requirements.
Frame H-1B sponsorship as a low-lift for HR employers
HR Managers are often the very people who administer H-1B visa filings internally. Employers in this sector understand the process well. Position yourself as someone who reduces that learning curve, not creates it, by demonstrating familiarity with the petition process.
Pursue roles at mid-size to large companies with in-house legal
Companies with dedicated legal or compliance teams handle OPT-to-H-1B transitions far more smoothly than small employers. A 500-plus employee organization with in-house counsel is structurally better positioned to sponsor you without treating it as a burden.
Human Resources Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Human Resources Manager role qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, Human Resources Manager roles qualify for OPT when the position requires a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, industrial-organizational psychology, or a closely related field. The key is that your degree field must align with the specific job requirements. Most corporate HR Manager postings explicitly list a relevant degree as required, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard that OPT work authorization depends on.
Am I eligible for a STEM OPT extension as an HR Manager?
It depends on your degree field. If your bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree is in a STEM-designated program, such as industrial-organizational psychology or certain business analytics concentrations, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. A general HR or business administration degree typically does not qualify. Check your degree's CIP code against the official STEM OPT designated degree program list to confirm eligibility before assuming you have the extra time.
How do I find HR Manager jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for roles where employers are open to work authorization. Searching there saves significant time compared to applying broadly and hitting sponsorship walls late in the process. When browsing, prioritize postings at companies with existing international employee populations, as those employers have established I-9 and work authorization processes and are less likely to be surprised by OPT documentation requirements.
Will employers in HR be familiar with OPT work authorization?
More than in almost any other field. HR departments are responsible for I-9 verification and employment eligibility for their entire organization, so most HR hiring managers have direct experience with OPT, EAD cards, and work authorization documentation. That familiarity generally makes conversations about your status more straightforward than with hiring managers in technical or creative fields who rarely encounter these processes.
What happens to my HR Manager job if my OPT expires before H-1B approval?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires and you have a timely filed receipt notice, you may be able to continue working under cap-gap protection through September 30 of that year. Your employer's HR or legal team should coordinate this carefully with your DSO. The timing between OPT expiration and the H-1B October 1 start date is the most critical window to manage, so begin that conversation with your employer well in advance.