OPT Talent Specialist Jobs
Talent Specialist jobs on OPT are available at HR consultancies, staffing agencies, and in-house recruiting teams across the U.S. Your F-1 OPT authorization covers roles in talent acquisition, sourcing, and HR coordination, provided the work relates to your degree field in business, HR, or a related discipline.
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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 Specialist
Align your degree to the role
Talent Specialist roles typically qualify under business, HR, or organizational psychology degrees. Document the connection clearly on your resume so recruiters can verify your OPT work authorization covers the position without ambiguity or delay.
Target employers with established HR functions
Larger companies with dedicated HR departments are more experienced with OPT authorization and less likely to hesitate. Staffing firms and HR consultancies also hire Talent Specialists frequently and tend to understand work authorization requirements well.
Address OPT early in the process
Bring up your OPT status before the offer stage, not after. Mention your current authorization period and STEM extension eligibility upfront so hiring managers can confirm the timeline works before investing further in your candidacy.
Emphasize ATS and sourcing tool experience
Talent Specialists are expected to work inside applicant tracking systems and sourcing platforms from day one. Highlighting specific tools you've used signals you can contribute immediately, which reduces employer hesitation about OPT paperwork and onboarding time.
Highlight measurable recruiting outcomes
Quantify your impact wherever possible: pipelines built, time-to-fill reduced, or candidate volumes screened. Concrete numbers make your candidacy competitive and help employers justify sponsoring or extending your authorization when the time comes.
Look for STEM-adjacent Talent roles
If your degree is in a STEM field such as industrial-organizational psychology or information systems, seek Talent Specialist roles at tech companies. These employers are familiar with STEM OPT extensions and are more likely to support your full 36-month window.
Talent Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Talent Specialist jobs qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, Talent Specialist roles qualify for OPT provided your degree is in a related field such as human resources, business administration, organizational psychology, or a related discipline. USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree and the job duties, so roles focused on talent acquisition, sourcing, and HR operations typically satisfy that requirement when your degree aligns.
Can I use my STEM OPT extension as a Talent Specialist?
It depends on your degree. If your undergraduate or graduate degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as industrial-organizational psychology or information systems, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Pure HR or business degrees generally do not qualify for STEM OPT. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying.
How do I find Talent Specialist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate lists Talent Specialist roles from employers actively open to OPT candidates, so you can filter by authorization type rather than applying blindly and discovering the restriction late in the process. Focusing your search on employers already familiar with OPT documentation saves significant time and avoids late-stage rejections based on work authorization.
Will a Talent Specialist employer need to do anything for my OPT?
For standard OPT, your employer does not file any petition or pay any government fees. You work on your EAD card and keep your DSO updated on your employment details. If you pursue a STEM OPT extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a formal training plan, but there is still no USCIS petition fee or lottery involved.
What happens to my OPT if I switch from one Talent Specialist job to another?
You can change employers during OPT as long as the new role still qualifies under your degree field. Report the change to your DSO promptly so your SEVIS record stays current. There is no waiting period, but working in a role that does not relate to your degree puts your OPT status at risk, so confirm the fit before starting.