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Talent Acquisition Consultant roles are actively filled by employers who sponsor OPT, particularly in consulting firms, staffing agencies, and corporate HR functions. Your F-1 OPT authorization covers this role under standard employment. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree field, so verify your CIP code before applying.
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Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Department of Human Resources commits to the creation of a collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining, and developing a community of talented individuals in support of the university’s mission. The Department is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art employee services including talent management, professional development and organizational capacity, compensation, employee benefits, wellness and work/life balance, rewards and recognition, records management, employee relations, and human resource information systems. The Department of Human Resources is responsible for the core HR functions for the approximately 3500 employees at the University including administrators, faculty, professional staff, and non-exempt employees. The Talent Acquisition unit provides recruitment, selection and compensation consultation and services to campus and community customers.
Position Summary
The Talent Acquisition Consultant provides professional consultation in recruitment needs, job posting analysis/evaluation/reviewing for staff (SHRA, EHRA Non Faculty and Faculty); Talent Acquisition services to administrators, hiring managers, and other campus customers. This position will conduct recruitment consultation and postings review/analysis associated with existing vacant positions, communicate and promote human resources procedural best practices and provides consultation to campus as well as external stakeholders to support the university in achieving stated goals and objectives. Talent Consultant follows established guidelines, in one or more human resources functional areas such as: benefits administration; career planning; classification; compensation; Onboarding.
The Consultant may be required to adapt procedures to address changing situations, needs and/or deadlines. Provide recruiting services for the staff positions in assigned UNCG departments. Develop recruiting sources, applicant pools and screen and refer qualified applicants. Finalize the recruitment process by making job offers, preparing appointment letters and assisting with the onboarding process. Work involves developing and maintaining productive and collaborative work relationships and assessing and responding to client needs. Using a variety of specialized state-of-the-art technological systems and processes, employees identify, collect, format, organize and process data and information that support HR programs, make decisions within policy guidelines; communicate policies, procedures and guidelines; evaluate patterns and recommend options. Talent Consultants are expected to maintain confidentiality of all information. Work is performed under general to limited supervision. Work may include supervising others, conducting training, and/or administering a human resources program(s).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressively responsible professional human resources management experience related to recruitment process for a variety of positions; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong analytical skills, combined with effective verbal and written communication skills, are essential.
- Demonstrated consultative and negotiation skills are also essential.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel is essential.
- Prior, or current, experience with HR information systems, such as PeopleAdmin, Banner HR, (or other comparable HRIS systems) is strongly preferred.
Recruitment Range $55,323 – $58,801
Org #-Department Human Resources - 58401
Job Open Date 05/05/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Exempt
Position Type Administration - Staff
Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Department of Human Resources commits to the creation of a collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining, and developing a community of talented individuals in support of the university’s mission. The Department is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art employee services including talent management, professional development and organizational capacity, compensation, employee benefits, wellness and work/life balance, rewards and recognition, records management, employee relations, and human resource information systems. The Department of Human Resources is responsible for the core HR functions for the approximately 3500 employees at the University including administrators, faculty, professional staff, and non-exempt employees. The Talent Acquisition unit provides recruitment, selection and compensation consultation and services to campus and community customers.
Position Summary
The Talent Acquisition Consultant provides professional consultation in recruitment needs, job posting analysis/evaluation/reviewing for staff (SHRA, EHRA Non Faculty and Faculty); Talent Acquisition services to administrators, hiring managers, and other campus customers. This position will conduct recruitment consultation and postings review/analysis associated with existing vacant positions, communicate and promote human resources procedural best practices and provides consultation to campus as well as external stakeholders to support the university in achieving stated goals and objectives. Talent Consultant follows established guidelines, in one or more human resources functional areas such as: benefits administration; career planning; classification; compensation; Onboarding.
The Consultant may be required to adapt procedures to address changing situations, needs and/or deadlines. Provide recruiting services for the staff positions in assigned UNCG departments. Develop recruiting sources, applicant pools and screen and refer qualified applicants. Finalize the recruitment process by making job offers, preparing appointment letters and assisting with the onboarding process. Work involves developing and maintaining productive and collaborative work relationships and assessing and responding to client needs. Using a variety of specialized state-of-the-art technological systems and processes, employees identify, collect, format, organize and process data and information that support HR programs, make decisions within policy guidelines; communicate policies, procedures and guidelines; evaluate patterns and recommend options. Talent Consultants are expected to maintain confidentiality of all information. Work is performed under general to limited supervision. Work may include supervising others, conducting training, and/or administering a human resources program(s).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressively responsible professional human resources management experience related to recruitment process for a variety of positions; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong analytical skills, combined with effective verbal and written communication skills, are essential.
- Demonstrated consultative and negotiation skills are also essential.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel is essential.
- Prior, or current, experience with HR information systems, such as PeopleAdmin, Banner HR, (or other comparable HRIS systems) is strongly preferred.
Recruitment Range $55,323 – $58,801
Org #-Department Human Resources - 58401
Job Open Date 05/05/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Exempt
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Talent Acquisition Consultant
Lead with your recruiting metrics
Talent acquisition is a results-driven field. Quantify your impact: time-to-fill reductions, offer acceptance rates, or candidate pipeline volume. Hiring managers sponsor OPT candidates who demonstrate they can deliver measurable outcomes from day one.
Target firms with established OPT hiring patterns
Large staffing firms and enterprise HR departments hire OPT students regularly and have compliance infrastructure in place. Smaller boutique firms may be willing but lack experience filing the paperwork, so expect more education conversations during interviews.
Address your authorization timeline proactively
Tell employers upfront how much OPT time you have remaining and whether you qualify for a STEM extension. A clear authorization timeline reduces employer hesitation and positions you as someone who has already thought through the logistics.
Build fluency in ATS platforms before applying
Hands-on experience with Workday, Greenhouse, or iCIMS is a genuine differentiator for Talent Acquisition Consultant roles. Employers expect tool proficiency from day one, and demonstrating it removes a common objection to sponsoring an international candidate.
Use your international background as a sourcing asset
Companies hiring globally or building diverse teams actively value recruiters who understand international talent pipelines. Frame your cross-cultural communication skills and knowledge of international candidate experiences as a competitive advantage, not a footnote.
Get your I-983 training plan aligned early for STEM roles
If your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension, prepare your I-983 training plan before you start. Employers who have never filed one before will appreciate a candidate who walks in with a draft and clear expectations already set.
Talent Acquisition Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Talent Acquisition Consultant on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Talent Acquisition Consultant roles qualify for F-1 OPT authorization because the work is directly related to degrees in human resources, business administration, organizational psychology, and related fields. You must work at least 20 hours per week to maintain valid OPT status, and your employment must be in a role connected to your field of study.
Do Talent Acquisition Consultant jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you graduated with a STEM-designated degree such as industrial-organizational psychology, management information systems, or certain business analytics programs, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Check your degree's CIP code against the official STEM OPT designated degree list to confirm eligibility before applying to roles expecting a longer authorization window.
How do I find Talent Acquisition Consultant jobs that sponsor OPT?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by sponsorship willingness, so you are not wasting applications on employers who won't hire international candidates. Talent Acquisition Consultant roles appear across consulting, staffing, and corporate HR categories on the platform. Filtering by authorization type saves significant time compared to applying blindly and discovering sponsorship issues late in the process.
What happens to my OPT if I lose a Talent Acquisition Consultant job?
You have a 90-day unemployment allowance across the full duration of your OPT period. If you are on a STEM OPT extension, the same 90-day limit applies but does not reset. Report any job change or unemployment period to your DSO promptly. Finding a new role quickly is important since unemployment days accumulate even while you are actively interviewing and cannot be recovered once used.
Will employers view my OPT status as a liability for a Talent Acquisition role?
Some will raise the question, but Talent Acquisition specifically is a field where your international perspective is often a genuine selling point. Firms building global talent pipelines or increasing workforce diversity actively value recruiters with cross-cultural fluency. Prepare a clear one-minute explanation of your authorization timeline, STEM extension eligibility if applicable, and your long-term sponsorship pathway to address the question directly and confidently.