OPT People Operations Specialist Jobs
People Operations Specialist roles sit at the intersection of HR systems, employee experience, and compliance work, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with business, HR, or psychology degrees. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, and many employers in this space have established OPT and H-1B visa sponsorship pipelines.
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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 People Operations Specialist
Target companies with HR tech infrastructure
Employers running Workday, BambooHR, or similar HRIS platforms tend to have structured People Ops teams with dedicated headcount. These organizations are more likely to have sponsorship processes in place than smaller companies building HR from scratch.
Frame your degree as a direct match
People Operations roles often require a degree in HR, business administration, industrial-organizational psychology, or a related field. Explicitly connect your academic background to the role in your resume and cover letter to strengthen the specialty occupation case.
Prioritize roles with HRIS or data responsibilities
Job postings that list HRIS management, people analytics, or HR data reporting are more defensible as specialty occupations. These technical responsibilities make it easier for an employer to justify H-1B visa sponsorship after your OPT period ends.
Ask about sponsorship timelines before accepting
OPT gives you up to 12 months, with a possible 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies. Confirm upfront whether the employer has sponsored H-1B visas before and whether they participate in the lottery each April.
Highlight compliance and process improvement work
Employers filing H-1B petitions for People Ops roles need to document specialized duties. Experience with I-9 compliance, onboarding workflows, or HR policy development strengthens the specialty occupation argument USCIS evaluates during sponsorship.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly employers
Not every People Operations posting comes from a company open to OPT candidates. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers actively willing to work with F-1 students, saving you from applying to positions where sponsorship was never on the table.
People Operations Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a People Operations Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
It can, but the job description matters. USCIS looks for roles requiring a specific bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, such as human resources, business administration, or industrial-organizational psychology. Generalist positions where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement are harder to defend. Roles with specialized duties like HRIS administration, compensation analysis, or HR compliance strengthen the case considerably.
Can I work as a People Operations Specialist on F-1 OPT without a STEM extension?
Yes. Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization after graduation, which is enough to begin a People Ops role. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as industrial-organizational psychology or information systems with an HR focus, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months total to find an employer willing to sponsor an H-1B.
How do I find People Operations Specialist jobs where the employer is open to OPT candidates?
Most job postings don't state OPT sponsorship willingness upfront, which means a lot of wasted applications. Migrate Mate filters specifically for employers open to F-1 OPT students, so you can focus on People Ops roles where your work authorization status isn't a barrier. This is especially useful given how competitive HR roles can be for international candidates.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my People Operations role ends before my OPT expires?
F-1 OPT allows up to 90 days of cumulative unemployment during the standard 12-month period. If you lose your People Operations role, the clock starts running immediately, not from when you notify your DSO. Report the employment change to your DSO promptly and begin searching for a new qualifying position. Unemployment beyond 90 days puts your F-1 status at risk.
Do People Operations Specialist roles at startups typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT?
Sponsorship at early-stage startups is less predictable than at mid-size or enterprise companies with established HR functions. Startups may be willing but lack the legal infrastructure or budget to file H-1B petitions reliably. When evaluating People Ops roles at startups, ask specifically whether they have sponsored visas before, not just whether they are open to it in principle.