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Talent Acquisition Partner roles on OPT sit at the intersection of HR strategy and business operations, making them a strong fit for students with degrees in human resources, business, or organizational psychology. Most employers file H-1B visa sponsorship for this role. Your 12-month OPT window, plus a potential 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies, gives you real runway to transition.
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05/06/2026
Location: 2000 16th St, Denver, Colorado, 80202-5117, United States of America
This position builds human capital capacity for licensed clinical positions within the company through creative and innovative talent acquisition practices. This position is responsible for full cycle hiring activities for designated licensed and non-licensed positions including but not limited to Patient Care Technicians, Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Social Workers (MSW) and Dietitians. Position identifies hiring manager’s requirements and potential candidates through diverse marketing and business knowledge and various sourcing methods, assessing candidates’ skills, and recommending qualified candidates to hiring managers. Provides recruitment and hiring support for other roles as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Partner with hiring managers to develop a strong understanding of position requirements and verify number of openings for licensed clinical positions within assigned divisions, states and/or group
- Consult with and coach hiring managers through the selection process; provide overview of pre-screen results to hiring managers; recommend candidates for interviews
- Proactively source to secure talent based on current and future business needs leveraging diverse recruiting resources including employee referrals, professional organizations, educational institutions, cold calling, and networking to identify and recruit the best talent and ensure a diverse applicant pool
- Use independent discretion to identify and select appropriate advertising and sourcing methods and resources using a wide range of media (e.g. newspapers, magazines or local radio, Internet job sites, licensure lists, conferences, job fairs, etc.)
- Review, evaluate, and screen candidates for skill level, experience, and knowledge in relation to position requirements as well as for core values and culture fit
- Represent and promote the DaVita Brand, core values, and key aspects of the role
- Conduct and document post-interview feedback with hiring managers and candidates
- Use ATS (Applicant Tracking System) to manage candidate flow and ensure compliance with documented hiring processes, reporting needs, and integrity in all recruiting efforts
- Meet recruiting timelines and goals, including metrics, as established by department management.
- Other duties as assigned
- Know, understand, and ensure personal compliance to all DaVita teammate employment and recruiting policies and procedures
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(Education, licenses, certifications, and experience required to fulfill the essential duties, include computer skills as required):
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field strongly preferred
- Minimum of 3 years’ recruiting or sales experience (internal or external) required; minimum of 3 years’ healthcare related experience preferred
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in high volume recruiting department managing high traffic flow and multiple position/discipline openings preferred
- Experience in staffing agency preferred
- Prior experience with Workday (applicant tracking system) strongly preferred
- Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required
ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS, SKILLS, AND ATTITUDES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN THIS POSITION:
- Commitment to DaVita’s values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun with ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively to patients, co-workers, management, physicians, and/or vendors in every day performance and interactions
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure, remain tactful, and communicate with diplomacy
- Demonstrated ability to develop and build relationships at all levels of the organization and to work within a diverse group of people
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment and to foster a positive work environment
- Action and results oriented; excellent follow-up skills; self-motivated; can-do attitude
- Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced, ever changing and evolving work environment with shifting time frames
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with an acute ability to listen attentively and to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization
- Ability to work with a diversity of people
- Ability to listen and discern needs
- Excellent phone, presentation, and in-person communication skills
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Salary Range for the role is $70,000.00 - $106,000.00/year. If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position. New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.63/hour, Everette: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Date
05/06/2026
Location: 2000 16th St, Denver, Colorado, 80202-5117, United States of America
This position builds human capital capacity for licensed clinical positions within the company through creative and innovative talent acquisition practices. This position is responsible for full cycle hiring activities for designated licensed and non-licensed positions including but not limited to Patient Care Technicians, Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Social Workers (MSW) and Dietitians. Position identifies hiring manager’s requirements and potential candidates through diverse marketing and business knowledge and various sourcing methods, assessing candidates’ skills, and recommending qualified candidates to hiring managers. Provides recruitment and hiring support for other roles as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Partner with hiring managers to develop a strong understanding of position requirements and verify number of openings for licensed clinical positions within assigned divisions, states and/or group
- Consult with and coach hiring managers through the selection process; provide overview of pre-screen results to hiring managers; recommend candidates for interviews
- Proactively source to secure talent based on current and future business needs leveraging diverse recruiting resources including employee referrals, professional organizations, educational institutions, cold calling, and networking to identify and recruit the best talent and ensure a diverse applicant pool
- Use independent discretion to identify and select appropriate advertising and sourcing methods and resources using a wide range of media (e.g. newspapers, magazines or local radio, Internet job sites, licensure lists, conferences, job fairs, etc.)
- Review, evaluate, and screen candidates for skill level, experience, and knowledge in relation to position requirements as well as for core values and culture fit
- Represent and promote the DaVita Brand, core values, and key aspects of the role
- Conduct and document post-interview feedback with hiring managers and candidates
- Use ATS (Applicant Tracking System) to manage candidate flow and ensure compliance with documented hiring processes, reporting needs, and integrity in all recruiting efforts
- Meet recruiting timelines and goals, including metrics, as established by department management.
- Other duties as assigned
- Know, understand, and ensure personal compliance to all DaVita teammate employment and recruiting policies and procedures
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(Education, licenses, certifications, and experience required to fulfill the essential duties, include computer skills as required):
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field strongly preferred
- Minimum of 3 years’ recruiting or sales experience (internal or external) required; minimum of 3 years’ healthcare related experience preferred
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in high volume recruiting department managing high traffic flow and multiple position/discipline openings preferred
- Experience in staffing agency preferred
- Prior experience with Workday (applicant tracking system) strongly preferred
- Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required
ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS, SKILLS, AND ATTITUDES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN THIS POSITION:
- Commitment to DaVita’s values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun with ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively to patients, co-workers, management, physicians, and/or vendors in every day performance and interactions
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure, remain tactful, and communicate with diplomacy
- Demonstrated ability to develop and build relationships at all levels of the organization and to work within a diverse group of people
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment and to foster a positive work environment
- Action and results oriented; excellent follow-up skills; self-motivated; can-do attitude
- Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced, ever changing and evolving work environment with shifting time frames
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with an acute ability to listen attentively and to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization
- Ability to work with a diversity of people
- Ability to listen and discern needs
- Excellent phone, presentation, and in-person communication skills
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Salary Range for the role is $70,000.00 - $106,000.00/year. If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position. New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.63/hour, Everette: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Talent Acquisition Partner
Target companies with dedicated HR functions
Mid-size and enterprise companies with standalone HR or People teams are far more likely to sponsor than small businesses. Look for organizations with 200 or more employees where Talent Acquisition is a distinct function, not a shared responsibility.
Highlight recruiting metrics in your resume
Hiring managers want to see numbers: time-to-fill, offer acceptance rates, pipeline volume. Concrete metrics from internships, campus recruiting roles, or HR project work signal that you understand the operational side of talent acquisition.
Clarify your OPT authorization window upfront
When employers ask about work authorization, state your OPT end date and whether you qualify for the STEM extension. This removes ambiguity and shows you understand your own timeline, which reassures cautious hiring managers early in the process.
Focus on tech and professional services employers
Technology companies and professional services firms sponsor at much higher rates than retail or hospitality employers. These industries have established legal infrastructure for visa sponsorship and recruit internationally for Talent Acquisition roles with regularity.
Leverage your international background as a differentiator
Talent Acquisition Partners who understand global hiring, cross-cultural communication, and diverse candidate sourcing bring genuine value. Frame your international student experience as a professional asset when recruiting for diverse or globally distributed teams.
Understand the specialty occupation argument for your role
H-1B visa sponsorship requires showing your role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a specific degree. For Talent Acquisition, degrees in HR management, industrial-organizational psychology, or business administration typically support this argument most effectively.
Talent Acquisition Partner OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Talent Acquisition Partners?
Yes. Talent Acquisition Partner is a qualifying role for OPT work authorization as long as the position relates directly to your degree field, typically human resources, business, organizational psychology, or a related discipline. Your employer does not need to take any special steps to authorize your employment during the OPT period itself, though you must have an active EAD card before starting work.
Do Talent Acquisition Partner employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do, particularly at mid-size to large companies with established HR departments and legal infrastructure for immigration. Talent Acquisition roles generally qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B rules when the position requires a degree in HR, business, or a related field. Sponsorship rates are higher at technology companies and professional services firms than in industries where HR generalists fill the role without a specific degree requirement.
Where can I find Talent Acquisition Partner jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers with a demonstrated history of sponsoring work visas. Browsing Talent Acquisition roles on Migrate Mate lets you focus your search on companies already familiar with OPT and H-1B sponsorship, rather than filtering through hundreds of listings where visa support is uncertain.
Does a Talent Acquisition Partner role qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your underlying degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as industrial-organizational psychology, information systems, or certain business analytics programs, and your Talent Acquisition role relates to that degree, you may qualify for the extension. A degree in general HR management is not typically STEM-designated. Check the DHS STEM OPT designated degree program list against your specific degree to confirm eligibility.
What should I say when a Talent Acquisition employer asks about my visa status?
State clearly that you are authorized to work on F-1 OPT, provide your EAD card end date, and note whether you are eligible for the STEM extension. If you have a STEM-eligible degree, mention that you could have up to three years of total OPT authorization. Being direct and specific reduces the uncertainty that causes some employers to hesitate, and it demonstrates that you understand your own work authorization situation.