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Talent Acquisition Specialist roles on OPT are well within reach, but the 12-month standard OPT clock moves fast. Most TA positions qualify under business or human resources fields, and STEM OPT extension is possible if your degree is in a qualifying discipline. Start your search early.
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Work for an employer who loves you back! Join our GROWING team!
Make a difference as we seek those who want to assist us in fulfilling our mission: "To improve the health of our patients and the residents of our community, with special concern for the underserved."
Cornerstone Care has a long history of serving patients in our region and with over 28 million dollars in annual revenues. You can join a dynamic team of professionals where your contributions and voice make a difference.
We are the best family care center across Southwestern PA and Northern WV for affordable healthcare.
Cornerstone Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with locations throughout Southwestern Pa., is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team. This is a hybrid role. Office location can be based at any Cornerstone Care site with administrative space to support the role.
Position Summary
The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the recruitment, hiring, and development of mission-driven staff in a healthcare and nonprofit setting. This role plays a critical part in building a diverse, culturally competent workforce aligned with community health needs, while strengthening workforce pipelines through partnerships, training programs, and retention strategies.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages full-cycle recruitment for clinical and non-clinical roles (e.g. medical assistants, behavioral health staff, administrative staff, etc.)
- Sources candidates using healthcare job boards, community networks, and mission-aligned platforms
- Partners with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and create effective hiring strategies
- Coordinates interviews, reference checks, and onboarding processes
- Support recruitment strategies that address workforce shortages in underserved areas
- Develops and manages workforce development initiatives (e.g., internships, career pathways, etc.)
- Builds partnerships with community-based organizations, training programs, and educational institutions
- Collaborates with local and national workforce entities such as National Association of Community Health Centers, Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers and Health Resources and Services Administration programs
- Supports upskilling and reskilling initiatives for incumbent workers. Represents the organization at job fairs, community events, and healthcare workforce initiatives
- Strengthens relationships with local colleges, workforce boards, and nonprofit partners
- Promotes healthcare careers within underserved communities
- Ensures hiring practices comply with healthcare regulations, credentialing standards, and employment laws
- Maintains accurate recruitment and workforce development data for reporting (e.g., HRSA, grants, UDS reporting, FTCA, etc. if applicable)
- Assists with grant-funded workforce initiatives and reporting requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High School Education/GED, but a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years of experience in talent acquisition, healthcare recruiting, or workforce development
- Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR software, Paycom preferred
- Experience in nonprofit, community health, or FQHC environments strongly preferred
- Knowledge of healthcare roles and compliance requirements
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Experience working with underserved or rural populations, preferred
- Familiarity with HRSA workforce programs or grant-funded initiatives, preferred
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR), preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Office or hybrid work environment
- Required to travel for job fairs, community events, partner meetings and all Cornerstone Care locations
Cornerstone Care is a Non-Profit, Federally Qualified Health Center with 14 locations and a mobile unit, serving communities throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, and Northern West Virginia. Our mission is to improve the health of our patients and all the residents of the communities we serve, with special concern for the medically underserved and low-income populations.
Cornerstone Care offers: Medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, 403 B retirement, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, credit union, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits as well as a generous time off package.
Cornerstone Care, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
INTRODUCTION
Work for an employer who loves you back! Join our GROWING team!
Make a difference as we seek those who want to assist us in fulfilling our mission: "To improve the health of our patients and the residents of our community, with special concern for the underserved."
Cornerstone Care has a long history of serving patients in our region and with over 28 million dollars in annual revenues. You can join a dynamic team of professionals where your contributions and voice make a difference.
We are the best family care center across Southwestern PA and Northern WV for affordable healthcare.
Cornerstone Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with locations throughout Southwestern Pa., is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team. This is a hybrid role. Office location can be based at any Cornerstone Care site with administrative space to support the role.
Position Summary
The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the recruitment, hiring, and development of mission-driven staff in a healthcare and nonprofit setting. This role plays a critical part in building a diverse, culturally competent workforce aligned with community health needs, while strengthening workforce pipelines through partnerships, training programs, and retention strategies.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages full-cycle recruitment for clinical and non-clinical roles (e.g. medical assistants, behavioral health staff, administrative staff, etc.)
- Sources candidates using healthcare job boards, community networks, and mission-aligned platforms
- Partners with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and create effective hiring strategies
- Coordinates interviews, reference checks, and onboarding processes
- Support recruitment strategies that address workforce shortages in underserved areas
- Develops and manages workforce development initiatives (e.g., internships, career pathways, etc.)
- Builds partnerships with community-based organizations, training programs, and educational institutions
- Collaborates with local and national workforce entities such as National Association of Community Health Centers, Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers and Health Resources and Services Administration programs
- Supports upskilling and reskilling initiatives for incumbent workers. Represents the organization at job fairs, community events, and healthcare workforce initiatives
- Strengthens relationships with local colleges, workforce boards, and nonprofit partners
- Promotes healthcare careers within underserved communities
- Ensures hiring practices comply with healthcare regulations, credentialing standards, and employment laws
- Maintains accurate recruitment and workforce development data for reporting (e.g., HRSA, grants, UDS reporting, FTCA, etc. if applicable)
- Assists with grant-funded workforce initiatives and reporting requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High School Education/GED, but a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years of experience in talent acquisition, healthcare recruiting, or workforce development
- Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR software, Paycom preferred
- Experience in nonprofit, community health, or FQHC environments strongly preferred
- Knowledge of healthcare roles and compliance requirements
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Experience working with underserved or rural populations, preferred
- Familiarity with HRSA workforce programs or grant-funded initiatives, preferred
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR), preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Office or hybrid work environment
- Required to travel for job fairs, community events, partner meetings and all Cornerstone Care locations
Cornerstone Care is a Non-Profit, Federally Qualified Health Center with 14 locations and a mobile unit, serving communities throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, and Northern West Virginia. Our mission is to improve the health of our patients and all the residents of the communities we serve, with special concern for the medically underserved and low-income populations.
Cornerstone Care offers: Medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, 403 B retirement, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, credit union, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits as well as a generous time off package.
Cornerstone Care, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Talent Acquisition Specialist
Confirm your degree field supports the role
USCIS requires your job to be directly related to your degree. A human resources, business, or psychology degree typically supports a Talent Acquisition Specialist role. Document that connection clearly before accepting any offer.
Prioritize employers with existing HR teams
Companies with dedicated HR or People Operations departments already understand work authorization paperwork. They're more likely to handle your EAD verification correctly and less likely to confuse OPT with visa sponsorship during onboarding.
Address your work authorization early in the process
Bring up your OPT status before the offer stage. Saying you're authorized to work without sponsorship, with a specific end date, removes uncertainty and prevents last-minute complications during background checks or HR system onboarding.
Track your OPT end date against hiring timelines
Recruiting cycles at larger companies can run 6 to 10 weeks. If your OPT expires within three months, be upfront. Some employers will expedite decisions once they understand the timeline, rather than lose a candidate they've already invested time in.
Target companies already sponsoring H-1B or similar visas
Employers actively filing H-1B visa petitions are accustomed to work authorization processes. For Talent Acquisition roles specifically, these teams often manage visa filings internally, making them more comfortable with OPT candidates from the start.
Leverage your OPT background as a genuine differentiator
Talent Acquisition teams value recruiters who understand candidate experience firsthand. Your experience navigating work authorization as an international student is directly relevant and worth mentioning when speaking to TA leaders during interviews.
Talent Acquisition Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Talent Acquisition Specialist jobs qualify for OPT?
Yes, Talent Acquisition Specialist roles qualify for OPT if the position is directly related to your degree field. Human resources, business administration, organizational psychology, and related majors typically support this job title. Your offer letter should describe duties that align with your academic training, since that connection is what USCIS evaluates if your authorization is ever reviewed.
Can I get a STEM OPT extension as a Talent Acquisition Specialist?
It depends on your degree. Talent Acquisition Specialist roles are not inherently STEM positions, so the extension eligibility comes from your degree, not the job title. If you hold a degree in a STEM-designated field such as information systems, organizational behavior, or certain psychology programs, and the TA role connects to that field, a STEM extension may be possible. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before making any plans based on a 24-month extension.
How do I find Talent Acquisition Specialist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate filters jobs specifically for F-1 OPT students, so you're not spending time on roles that exclude candidates who need work authorization. Talent Acquisition Specialist listings on Migrate Mate show employers already open to OPT, which cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that haven't thought through international hiring.
Do I need employer sponsorship to work as a Talent Acquisition Specialist on OPT?
No. OPT is your own employment authorization, issued by USCIS through your school. You don't need the employer to sponsor a visa to start working. Your EAD card is what authorizes the job. Sponsorship only becomes relevant if you want to stay in the U.S. after your OPT expires, at which point your employer would need to file for an H-1B or another visa category on your behalf.
What should I do if a Talent Acquisition employer asks about my visa status?
Be straightforward. Tell them you're on F-1 OPT, that you're authorized to work without any action on their part, and give them your EAD expiration date. Most HR teams and TA departments are familiar with EADs. If they push back or seem uncertain, offer to walk them through the I-9 process, since you'll know it better than most candidates they interview.