Staffing OPT Jobs in Massachusetts
Staffing and recruiting firms in Massachusetts actively hire F-1 OPT candidates, particularly in the Greater Boston area where companies like Robert Half, Insight Global, and Kforce operate alongside a dense cluster of university-linked employers. OPT work authorization is generally accepted for client-facing recruiter, sourcing, and coordinator roles that align with business or HR-related degree fields.
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INTRODUCTION
Join our company today to become a full-desk Tech Recruiter and learn how to grow a successful tech placement portfolio with the support of a dedicated team. As a full-desk recruiter, you’ll work with clients to find the right candidates to fill their open positions. This role is located in our Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood, but we also have opportunities across North America.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What does a Full Desk Tech Recruiter do?
- This is a Sales + Recruiting position where you will be running your own full desk, working with clients and candidates to be successful in your role!
- Target new candidates and clients using Motion’s market research and sourcing programs.
- Open new client accounts using proven sales best practices and the positive foundation of Motion’s brand and reputation.
- Build trustworthy and valuable relationships with customers leveraging the collective information pool and deep expertise of a dedicated local market team beside you.
- Facilitate positive process outcomes from start (sourcing) to finish (hiring) using Motion’s extensive library of placement guides and advice from experienced team members.
- Connect with the tech community via our proprietary meetup series “Tech in Motion” through community events, as well as other recommended networking channels.
- Participate in Motion’s immersive and ongoing training program with access to over 150 courses on recruitment best practices and proven methodology.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation: $50,000
- A starting base salary + bonus structure with a clear and achievable path to commissions and unlimited income potential in year two.
- Highly competitive benefit package including health, vision, dental, paid time off (includes vacation and sick time), health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), critical illness coverage, volunteer and activism time off, paid parental leave, 401k match with company match, and employee discount programs.
- Training, training, and more training – our virtual training program offers a library of 100+ courses with classes-based, as well as self-led content that will develop the necessary foundation for you to succeed and flourish in your role, as well as continue your learning throughout your time at Motion Recruitment.
- Ongoing one-on-one support and mentorship in all aspects of your role and development.
- Fun, energetic, team-oriented work environment that makes you excited to go to work every day.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What are the qualifications to apply?
- Formal recruiting experience is preferred but is not a requirement, and other types of professional business experience will be considered.
- The ideal applicant must however be able to share their own experiences and examples of working successfully on a team, leading and influencing others, solving problems, and building relationships.
- Our most successful hires have excellent communication skills and are highly ambitious, hard-working, and goal-driven individuals looking for a career in sales.
- You should be comfortable with developing leads, pitching opportunities to candidates, acquiring new relationships with clients, and able to thrive in a metrics-oriented environment.
- A 4-year college degree or honorable discharge from the military is preferred for this role.
Since 1989, Motion Recruitment – A Kelly Company has grown into a leading global recruitment service provider offering outsourced talent solutions, perm and contingent staffing, and MSP programs to growing companies around the world. Motion Recruitment - A Kelly Company’s network of operating brands (Motion Recruitment, Sevenstep, The Goal) have a strong and proven track record with filling mission-critical positions using a unique, team-based approach to talent acquisition. We are accepting candidates on an ongoing basis. Apply now to learn more about the job opportunity and our unique culture and work environment.
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Search Staffing Jobs in MassachusettsStaffing OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
Which staffing companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Massachusetts?
Several national staffing firms with Massachusetts offices have hired F-1 OPT candidates, including Robert Half, Insight Global, Kforce, and Aerotek. Smaller regional firms in the Boston and Cambridge area also hire OPT workers, particularly for internal recruiting and sourcing roles. Because OPT is work authorization you already hold, the employer does not file a petition on your behalf, though some firms later support H-1B visa sponsorship for strong performers.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most staffing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Boston is the primary market, with significant staffing firm presence in the Back Bay, Financial District, and Seaport neighborhoods. Waltham, Burlington, and Woburn are secondary hubs where many staffing agencies maintain branch offices serving the Route 128 technology corridor. Cambridge sees demand tied to the life sciences and biotech sector. Springfield and Worcester have a smaller but present staffing market for candidates open to central and western Massachusetts.
What types of staffing roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that commonly align with OPT work authorization in staffing include talent acquisition coordinator, technical recruiter, sourcing specialist, account manager, and workforce solutions consultant. These positions typically require a degree in human resources, business administration, communications, or a related field. Staffing firms occasionally hire OPT candidates into data or operations analyst roles as well, particularly firms supporting technology or life sciences clients in Massachusetts.
How do I find staffing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and graduates on OPT looking for visa-friendly employers. You can filter by Massachusetts, the staffing and recruiting industry, and F-1 OPT to see open roles from companies that have a track record of hiring OPT candidates. Migrate Mate focuses exclusively on sponsorship-aware job listings, which saves time compared to general job searches where OPT compatibility is rarely stated upfront.
Are there any Massachusetts-specific considerations for F-1 OPT candidates in staffing?
Massachusetts has a large international student population, particularly from universities like MIT, Boston University, Northeastern, and Tufts, which means staffing firms in the state are generally familiar with OPT work authorization. However, some client-facing placements may involve security-sensitive clients or government contractors who restrict non-citizen workers, so it is worth confirming placement scope before accepting a role. Northeastern's co-op network also means many staffing firms in the state have prior experience onboarding F-1 students.