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Human Resources Specialist roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in HR, business, or organizational psychology. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for OPT and STEM OPT extension purposes, and many large employers actively sponsor H-1B visas for HR professionals after OPT ends.
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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 as a Human Resources Specialist
Target employers with dedicated HR departments
Large companies with 500 or more employees are far more likely to have established visa sponsorship processes. Smaller firms often lack the HR infrastructure to navigate sponsorship paperwork, making enterprise-level employers a more practical starting point for OPT students.
Frame your degree field clearly on every application
HR Specialist roles require a direct connection between your degree and the position. Explicitly name your major in your resume summary and cover letter so hiring managers can confirm OPT eligibility without guessing. Ambiguous applications get screened out faster.
Pursue roles with compliance or analytics components
HR Specialist positions involving employment law compliance, workforce analytics, or compensation analysis are more consistently classified as specialty occupations. These functions strengthen your OPT eligibility and make future H-1B sponsorship arguments easier for employers to support.
Ask about sponsorship before the final interview round
Raise the H-1B sponsorship question after receiving initial interest but before a formal offer. Framing it as a planning question rather than a demand signals professionalism and gives both sides time to assess fit without creating awkwardness at the offer stage.
Highlight any HR certifications you hold
Credentials like SHRM-CP or PHR signal professional commitment and reduce employer hesitation around OPT timelines. Certified candidates are perceived as lower hiring risks, which matters when employers are weighing the additional administrative effort of sponsoring a visa.
Track your OPT end date and plan the H-1B timeline early
H-1B registration opens in March each year with an April 1 start date. If your OPT expires before October, you may need a cap-gap extension to stay in status. Understanding this calendar helps you start sponsorship conversations with employers at the right time.
Human Resources Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Human Resources Specialist jobs qualify as specialty occupations for OPT?
Most HR Specialist roles qualify as specialty occupations because they typically require at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. Roles focused on HR generalist functions, talent acquisition, compensation analysis, or HR compliance consistently meet the specialty occupation standard. Roles that only require any bachelor's degree regardless of field may face more scrutiny, so targeting positions with a clear degree-field requirement strengthens your eligibility.
Can I use STEM OPT extension for an HR Specialist job?
STEM OPT extension is available if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as organizational psychology, management information systems, or data analytics, and your HR role involves applying those technical skills. A general HR or business administration degree does not qualify for STEM OPT. Students with STEM degrees should confirm their employer is E-Verify enrolled, which is required for STEM OPT.
Where can I find HR Specialist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
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Do employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for HR Specialists after OPT ends?
Yes, many mid-size and large employers sponsor H-1B visas for HR Specialists, particularly at companies with global workforces or complex compliance environments where specialized HR expertise is valued. The legal and administrative cost of sponsorship is easier for employers to justify when the role is difficult to fill locally. Government agencies and nonprofits may offer cap-exempt H-1B alternatives worth exploring as well.
What should I do if an employer says they do not sponsor visas for HR roles?
First, clarify whether they mean they have never sponsored before or have a firm policy against it. Many employers say they do not sponsor simply because no prior candidate raised the issue. If sponsorship is genuinely off the table, focus your search on employers with established international hiring programs. HR roles at multinational corporations, consulting firms, and staffing companies tend to have more sponsorship infrastructure in place.