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Talent Coordinator roles sit at the intersection of HR and operations, making them a strong fit for OPT students with degrees in human resources, business, or organizational psychology. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa transition. Your 12-month OPT window, plus a potential 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies, gives employers meaningful runway to sponsor long-term.
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The Talent Alignment Group (TAG) ensures talent strategies align with Forvis Mazars' vision, placing people at the heart of every initiative. Through collaboration and personalized support, they foster a culture where diverse perspectives thrive and innovation flourishes. By empowering employees to reach their full potential, they help build a workplace where careers grow and leadership is cultivated.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Talent Alignment Senior Associate professional works closely with Managers and Partners to ensure engagements are staffed appropriately and enables our practices to leverage the right talent, on the right clients, at the right time. Our team strives for the efficient and effective deployment of our firm’s talent with a strong focus on ensuring people are provided with opportunities to grow professionally while balancing the needs of the business and the firm’s clients.
- Scheduling of talent to appropriate client assignments based on timing, travel, levels, skills, and other necessary requirements at the direction of the Talent Alignment Resource Manager
- Utilizing scheduling tools to forecast hours, track/manage utilization, and monitor overall headcount, chargeable hours, and overtime to ensure work is distributed
- Managing open needs by identifying solutions as well as anticipating potential conflicts and proactively managing them by generating ideas and surfacing alternative solutions
- Collaborating with engagement teams to maintain an updated scheduling system with realistic information to ensure accurate reporting and forecasting
- Maintaining an understanding of the skills, experiences, and career goals of professional staff to ensure optimal client assignments alignments; ensuring skills and interest profiles are updated regularly as required
- Maintaining a strong pulse on current and future needs and capacity
- Analyzing resource data / identifying trends around key data and metrics such as availability, utilization, actual vs scheduled variance data, team leverage, and open needs
- Collaborating with the leaders to ensure consistency and alignment with strategy, elevating areas of opportunity, concern, or performance challenges
- Building strong relationships with client serving personnel at all levels as well as collaborating closely with other Internal Firm Services teams (e.g., Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Operations)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 3+ years of experience in a similar role
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Current and valid CPA or RMCP
INTRODUCTION
The Talent Alignment Group (TAG) ensures talent strategies align with Forvis Mazars' vision, placing people at the heart of every initiative. Through collaboration and personalized support, they foster a culture where diverse perspectives thrive and innovation flourishes. By empowering employees to reach their full potential, they help build a workplace where careers grow and leadership is cultivated.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Talent Alignment Senior Associate professional works closely with Managers and Partners to ensure engagements are staffed appropriately and enables our practices to leverage the right talent, on the right clients, at the right time. Our team strives for the efficient and effective deployment of our firm’s talent with a strong focus on ensuring people are provided with opportunities to grow professionally while balancing the needs of the business and the firm’s clients.
- Scheduling of talent to appropriate client assignments based on timing, travel, levels, skills, and other necessary requirements at the direction of the Talent Alignment Resource Manager
- Utilizing scheduling tools to forecast hours, track/manage utilization, and monitor overall headcount, chargeable hours, and overtime to ensure work is distributed
- Managing open needs by identifying solutions as well as anticipating potential conflicts and proactively managing them by generating ideas and surfacing alternative solutions
- Collaborating with engagement teams to maintain an updated scheduling system with realistic information to ensure accurate reporting and forecasting
- Maintaining an understanding of the skills, experiences, and career goals of professional staff to ensure optimal client assignments alignments; ensuring skills and interest profiles are updated regularly as required
- Maintaining a strong pulse on current and future needs and capacity
- Analyzing resource data / identifying trends around key data and metrics such as availability, utilization, actual vs scheduled variance data, team leverage, and open needs
- Collaborating with the leaders to ensure consistency and alignment with strategy, elevating areas of opportunity, concern, or performance challenges
- Building strong relationships with client serving personnel at all levels as well as collaborating closely with other Internal Firm Services teams (e.g., Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Operations)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 3+ years of experience in a similar role
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Current and valid CPA or RMCP
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Talent Coordinator
Target HR-forward companies with established immigration programs
Large enterprises and staffing firms with dedicated HR departments are far more likely to have existing visa sponsorship infrastructure. They process H-1B visa petitions routinely and won't need to build a sponsorship process from scratch for your role.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
Talent Coordinator roles can require degrees in HR, business, or psychology. Make your resume explicitly connect your degree field to the role's requirements. This framing matters when employers assess whether your position qualifies for H-1B sponsorship later.
Raise your OPT timeline early and directly
Don't wait until month ten to discuss sponsorship. Bring it up in later-stage interviews by asking about the company's experience sponsoring coordinators. Employers who hesitate at this question rarely follow through when your OPT expires.
Check whether your degree qualifies for the STEM OPT extension
If your undergraduate or graduate degree is in a STEM-designated field, you may be eligible for a 24-month extension beyond your initial 12 months. That extended runway significantly reduces employer urgency around immediate H-1B sponsorship commitments.
Highlight recruiting or HRIS tools experience in your applications
Employers view familiarity with applicant tracking systems and HR platforms as a practical differentiator. Specific tool experience makes you harder to replace and stronger on paper, which increases the employer's motivation to invest in sponsoring your visa.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly Talent Coordinator openings
Migrate Mate surfaces Talent Coordinator roles from employers with verified sponsorship history. Filtering by OPT eligibility upfront saves you from applying to positions where sponsorship was never a realistic option, protecting your limited application time.
Talent Coordinator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Talent Coordinator on OPT?
Yes, as long as your job duties are directly related to your degree field. Talent Coordinator roles typically qualify for students with degrees in human resources, business administration, or organizational psychology. Your position must be full-time and related to your course of study to remain compliant with F-1 OPT requirements.
Do Talent Coordinator jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on the employer. Large corporations and established staffing agencies with HR departments are more likely to sponsor H-1B petitions for coordinators. Smaller companies or startups often lack the infrastructure or budget. When evaluating offers, ask specifically whether the company has sponsored H-1Bs for coordinator-level roles before, not just senior HR positions.
Does a Talent Coordinator role qualify as a STEM occupation for the OPT extension?
Not automatically. STEM OPT extension eligibility is based on your degree's CIP code, not your job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, you may qualify for the 24-month extension regardless of whether Talent Coordinator itself is classified as a STEM role. Check the official DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and confirm with your DSO.
How do I find Talent Coordinator jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the most direct option. It focuses specifically on employers with documented sponsorship history, so you can filter for Talent Coordinator openings from companies that have actually sponsored F-1 and H-1B workers before. This removes the guesswork of applying broadly and then discovering sponsorship isn't available late in the process.
What should I do if my OPT is expiring before I secure a Talent Coordinator offer?
If your OPT end date is approaching, prioritize companies that are already familiar with cap-gap rules, which allow you to remain authorized while an H-1B petition is pending. You should also consult your DSO immediately about your timeline. Applying for a STEM extension before your OPT expires, if eligible, buys you additional time to secure the right offer.