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People Business Partner jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in human resources, organizational psychology, or business administration. Most roles fall under CIP code 52.1001, supporting STEM OPT extension eligibility for qualifying programs. Employers in this space routinely sponsor H-1B visas for strong hires.
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Detroit, Michigan, 48202
Category
Human Resources
R-108096
Posted Date
07/24/2026
Salary Range
$65,000 - $81,000*Remote
Saks Global
WHO WE ARE:
Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks OFF 5TH. Powered by our talented colleagues, we are redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience across our store network and e-commerce platforms. Through strong partnerships with the world’s most esteemed brands, cutting-edge technology and the industry’s most comprehensive luxury customer data, Saks Global is shaping the future of retail.
YOU WILL BE:
The Regional Generalist partners with Store Leadership to support the full People lifecycle across assigned locations. This role plays a critical part in driving store engagement, upholding compliance standards, and delivering consistent People support in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, data entry and processing of tickets for their grouping of stores. They support multiple stores and own the day-to-day People operations at that level. This role works closely with PBP team to implement People initiatives, drive adoption in stores, and ensure alignment and consistency across the region.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Receive store requests to process Store Colleague’s transactions such as wage rate changes, job changes, transfers, and terminations.
- Respond and support basic requests from stores.
- Coordinates and supports the new hire logistical onboarding experience remotely for new employees in partnership with store leadership.
- Partners with cross-functional teams to audit and track completion of applicable administrative metrics (i.e. yearly compliance requirements, new hire learning, new hire assessments, unemployment claims, workers compensation updates etc).
- Ensures applicable documentation for all employee lifecycle changes, including internal offer letters, compensation updates, reporting structure changes, and role transitions are captured and housed within the Workday system.
- Support global people team initiatives throughout the year (ie, Benefits enrollment, engagement surveys, etc).
- Be available and responsive; provide customer service in a timely and efficient manner.
- Introduces new ways of optimizing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maintain and utilize knowledge of local and federal regulations as well as company policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Accuracy in keying transactions from a ticket-based system to capture in Workday.
- Participates in and/or supports Manager with cascading communications to team.
- Partners with store leadership and TA team to proactively support recruiting activities for both non-exempt and exempt positions as needed.
- Ad hoc responsibilities as needed.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Required Qualifications (Minimum Requirements):
- A minimum 2 years of relevant People Services/Human Resources experience.
- Basic understanding of key local and federal employment laws.
- Prioritizes tasks, using effective time management practices to drive team towards established deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in a remote and/or hybrid environment.
Preferred Qualifications (nice to haves):
- Basic proficiency with Workday and Google Product Suite, advanced proficiency preferred.
- A minimum 4 years of relevant People Services/Human Resources experience.
- 4-year degree preferred.
- Demonstrates a natural ability to solve problems through strong analytical thinking and organizational discipline.
- Speaks with truth and candor, challenging the status quo as appropriate.
- Takes ownership of internal client issues, resolving them quickly while demonstrating excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
- Fosters a collaborative environment for associates and builds strong relationships across the organization to drive results.
- Supports team in learning and developing job-related skills, including proficiency with technology and digital related tools.
- Collaborates with team to consistently enforce policies and procedures while supporting associate understanding.
- Proactively seeks opportunities to increase team productivity and business growth.
YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT SAKS GLOBAL:
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation.
- Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate.
- Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental).
- An amazing employee discount.
Benefits:
We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).
Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact candidatesupport@saks.com.
Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Location
Detroit, Michigan, 48202
Category
Human Resources
R-108096
Posted Date
07/24/2026
Salary Range
$65,000 - $81,000*Remote
Saks Global
WHO WE ARE:
Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks OFF 5TH. Powered by our talented colleagues, we are redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience across our store network and e-commerce platforms. Through strong partnerships with the world’s most esteemed brands, cutting-edge technology and the industry’s most comprehensive luxury customer data, Saks Global is shaping the future of retail.
YOU WILL BE:
The Regional Generalist partners with Store Leadership to support the full People lifecycle across assigned locations. This role plays a critical part in driving store engagement, upholding compliance standards, and delivering consistent People support in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, data entry and processing of tickets for their grouping of stores. They support multiple stores and own the day-to-day People operations at that level. This role works closely with PBP team to implement People initiatives, drive adoption in stores, and ensure alignment and consistency across the region.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Receive store requests to process Store Colleague’s transactions such as wage rate changes, job changes, transfers, and terminations.
- Respond and support basic requests from stores.
- Coordinates and supports the new hire logistical onboarding experience remotely for new employees in partnership with store leadership.
- Partners with cross-functional teams to audit and track completion of applicable administrative metrics (i.e. yearly compliance requirements, new hire learning, new hire assessments, unemployment claims, workers compensation updates etc).
- Ensures applicable documentation for all employee lifecycle changes, including internal offer letters, compensation updates, reporting structure changes, and role transitions are captured and housed within the Workday system.
- Support global people team initiatives throughout the year (ie, Benefits enrollment, engagement surveys, etc).
- Be available and responsive; provide customer service in a timely and efficient manner.
- Introduces new ways of optimizing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maintain and utilize knowledge of local and federal regulations as well as company policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Accuracy in keying transactions from a ticket-based system to capture in Workday.
- Participates in and/or supports Manager with cascading communications to team.
- Partners with store leadership and TA team to proactively support recruiting activities for both non-exempt and exempt positions as needed.
- Ad hoc responsibilities as needed.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Required Qualifications (Minimum Requirements):
- A minimum 2 years of relevant People Services/Human Resources experience.
- Basic understanding of key local and federal employment laws.
- Prioritizes tasks, using effective time management practices to drive team towards established deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in a remote and/or hybrid environment.
Preferred Qualifications (nice to haves):
- Basic proficiency with Workday and Google Product Suite, advanced proficiency preferred.
- A minimum 4 years of relevant People Services/Human Resources experience.
- 4-year degree preferred.
- Demonstrates a natural ability to solve problems through strong analytical thinking and organizational discipline.
- Speaks with truth and candor, challenging the status quo as appropriate.
- Takes ownership of internal client issues, resolving them quickly while demonstrating excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
- Fosters a collaborative environment for associates and builds strong relationships across the organization to drive results.
- Supports team in learning and developing job-related skills, including proficiency with technology and digital related tools.
- Collaborates with team to consistently enforce policies and procedures while supporting associate understanding.
- Proactively seeks opportunities to increase team productivity and business growth.
YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT SAKS GLOBAL:
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation.
- Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate.
- Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental).
- An amazing employee discount.
Benefits:
We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).
Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact candidatesupport@saks.com.
Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in People Business Partner
Lead with your OPT timeline upfront
Disclose your OPT status and end date early in recruiter conversations. HR leaders appreciate transparency, and framing your timeline clearly signals professionalism. Mention your STEM extension eligibility if your degree qualifies, which extends your runway to three years.
Target companies with HR teams of 10 or more
Larger HR functions are more likely to have established visa sponsorship processes. A company with a dedicated People team already understands the LCA and H-1B workflow, making sponsorship conversations far less intimidating for the hiring manager.
Position your HR analytics skills strategically
People Business Partners who can work in Workday, run headcount models, or interpret attrition data are easier to classify under specialty occupation for H-1B purposes. Quantitative HR skills strengthen both your candidacy and your future sponsorship petition.
Research the company's H-1B filing history before applying
Companies that have sponsored HR or People roles in the past are significantly more likely to do it again. USCIS disclosure data shows historical H-1B petitions by employer and job title, helping you prioritize applications where sponsorship is a realistic outcome.
Frame your international background as a business asset
People Business Partners advise on workforce strategy across diverse teams. Your cross-cultural fluency and firsthand experience navigating different workplace norms is directly relevant to the role. Articulate this clearly in interviews rather than leaving it implicit.
Get specific about your post-OPT plan in interviews
Employers want to know you have a clear path forward. Be ready to explain STEM extension eligibility, H-1B lottery timing, and cap-exempt alternatives like nonprofit or university employers. Showing you understand the process reduces perceived risk for the hiring team.
People Business Partner OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a People Business Partner on F-1 OPT?
Yes. People Business Partner roles qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization when they relate to your degree field, typically human resources, organizational psychology, industrial-organizational psychology, or business administration. Your employment must be directly related to your major. If your degree falls under a qualifying STEM CIP code, you may also be eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of total OPT work authorization.
Do companies sponsor H-1B visas for People Business Partner roles?
Yes, though sponsorship rates vary by employer size and industry. Large technology companies, financial institutions, and consulting firms with established People functions are the most consistent sponsors for this role. The key factor is whether the employer can demonstrate that the position requires a specific bachelor's degree in a related field, which is necessary to qualify as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules. Browse sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to identify companies actively hiring OPT candidates in this space.
Does a People Business Partner role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as industrial-organizational psychology (CIP 42.2804) or management information systems (CIP 11.0401), you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. A general HR or business administration degree may not qualify. Check your program's CIP code against the official STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by ICE to confirm eligibility before your initial OPT period ends.
What degree backgrounds support a People Business Partner OPT application?
The most directly qualifying degrees are human resources management, industrial-organizational psychology, organizational behavior, and business administration with an HR concentration. Some employers also accept related social science or applied psychology degrees when the coursework aligns with the role's responsibilities. The critical question is whether there is a clear and logical connection between your degree field and the core duties of the People Business Partner position, which typically include workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational development.
How should I address my OPT status when applying for People Business Partner roles?
Be direct and factual when it comes up. State your current authorization type, your OPT end date, and whether you are eligible for a STEM extension. Avoid vague language like 'I will need sponsorship eventually.' Hiring managers in People functions tend to be familiar with work authorization nuances, and a clear explanation reduces friction in the process. Searching for roles on Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers already open to OPT candidates, so you spend less time on applications unlikely to go anywhere.