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Human Resources Intern positions qualify for H-1B, E-3, and TN visa sponsorship when they require a bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field. Most internships don't meet specialty occupation requirements, but structured HR programs at large companies often do, especially those leading to full-time analyst or coordinator roles. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Company's aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency, e-mobility, and clean energy. Aspen's PyroThin® products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle ("EV") market. The Company's Cryogel® and Pyrogel® products are valued by the world's largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspen's strategy is to partner with world-class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform® into additional high-value markets. Aspen is headquartered in Northborough, Mass.
What We Value
At Aspen, our values reflect who we are and how we work both with each other and our customers, suppliers, and communities. They shape our interactions, guide our decisions, and inspire us to bring our best. Whether collaborating internally or externally, our values drive us to make a meaningful impact within Aspen and in all our relationships.
Aspen’s CORE Values
- We Do the Right Thing
- We are Problem Solvers
- We are Allies
- We Drive Forward
What You Will Do
The Legal/HR Summer Intern (rising 2L) will have responsibility working alongside the Aspen Legal and HR teams, assisting with employment-related, compliance, administrative, and research-focused tasks. This role offers meaningful exposure to employment law, workplace policies, corporate compliance, and day-to-day HR operations within an innovative organization. The intern will support legal and regulatory research, help review and organize documentation, contribute to employee-related programs or initiatives, and assist in ensuring compliance with labor and employment laws. Additional responsibilities may include drafting internal communications, maintaining confidential records, and supporting cross-functional projects related to employment and regulatory compliance. This position is ideal for a law student entering their second year (2L) who is interested in the intersection of employment law and human resources. It offers hands-on experience with workplace compliance, corporate policies, and collaboration across multiple functions at Aspen. This position is based at Aspen Aerogels, Inc.’s corporate headquarters facility in Northborough, Massachusetts, USA.
How Will You Do It
- Embrace Aspen’s core values - We do the right thing, We are problem solvers, We are allies and We drive forward.
- The Legal/HR Summer Intern may be responsible for, but not limited to:
- Summarizing sales contracts
- Assisting in the creation of a sales contracting playbook and scorecard
- Summarize OBBB regulations related to U.S. content and assessing their impact on Aspen
- Assist in redrafting general terms & conditions
- Researching and defining key terms associated with EU, Asian/Chinese, and U.S. warranty obligations
- Preparing communications decks and presentations
- Updating FCPA examples for sales teams
- Supporting updates to non-compete & non-solicitation language
- Updating consulting agreements
- Assist with pre-sale and post-sale diligence for divestment
- Supporting the Employee Engagement Survey – survey administration, communications planning and execution, data analysis and results interpretation
- Assisting with the Employer of Record (EOR) transition project for international employees – reviewing and finalizing employment contracts, facilitating employee transitions, and supporting communications with employees and current EOR/payroll vendors
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management
- Provide support to key HR and Legal projects as assigned
Why you are right for the job
- Rising 2nd year law student (2L) or above, pursuing a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, in good academic standing, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint; experience in other professional platforms is a plus
- Demonstrated leadership skills (e.g., campus organizations, student government, athletics, resident advisor roles, or significant leadership within work projects)
- Strong presentation and communication skills; must feel comfortable presenting to senior leaders
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with initial direction and guidance
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Frequently required to stand and/or walk
- Frequently required to sit
- Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 10 pounds
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Expected Compensation:
Between $30.00 and $37.00 USD/hour based on experience. Yearly Bonus eligibility.
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to abuttitta@aerogel.com or call and leave a voice message at (508) 466-3111 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information and we will return your message.
What We Do
Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Company's aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency, e-mobility, and clean energy. Aspen's PyroThin® products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle ("EV") market. The Company's Cryogel® and Pyrogel® products are valued by the world's largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspen's strategy is to partner with world-class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform® into additional high-value markets. Aspen is headquartered in Northborough, Mass.
What We Value
At Aspen, our values reflect who we are and how we work both with each other and our customers, suppliers, and communities. They shape our interactions, guide our decisions, and inspire us to bring our best. Whether collaborating internally or externally, our values drive us to make a meaningful impact within Aspen and in all our relationships.
Aspen’s CORE Values
- We Do the Right Thing
- We are Problem Solvers
- We are Allies
- We Drive Forward
What You Will Do
The Legal/HR Summer Intern (rising 2L) will have responsibility working alongside the Aspen Legal and HR teams, assisting with employment-related, compliance, administrative, and research-focused tasks. This role offers meaningful exposure to employment law, workplace policies, corporate compliance, and day-to-day HR operations within an innovative organization. The intern will support legal and regulatory research, help review and organize documentation, contribute to employee-related programs or initiatives, and assist in ensuring compliance with labor and employment laws. Additional responsibilities may include drafting internal communications, maintaining confidential records, and supporting cross-functional projects related to employment and regulatory compliance. This position is ideal for a law student entering their second year (2L) who is interested in the intersection of employment law and human resources. It offers hands-on experience with workplace compliance, corporate policies, and collaboration across multiple functions at Aspen. This position is based at Aspen Aerogels, Inc.’s corporate headquarters facility in Northborough, Massachusetts, USA.
How Will You Do It
- Embrace Aspen’s core values - We do the right thing, We are problem solvers, We are allies and We drive forward.
- The Legal/HR Summer Intern may be responsible for, but not limited to:
- Summarizing sales contracts
- Assisting in the creation of a sales contracting playbook and scorecard
- Summarize OBBB regulations related to U.S. content and assessing their impact on Aspen
- Assist in redrafting general terms & conditions
- Researching and defining key terms associated with EU, Asian/Chinese, and U.S. warranty obligations
- Preparing communications decks and presentations
- Updating FCPA examples for sales teams
- Supporting updates to non-compete & non-solicitation language
- Updating consulting agreements
- Assist with pre-sale and post-sale diligence for divestment
- Supporting the Employee Engagement Survey – survey administration, communications planning and execution, data analysis and results interpretation
- Assisting with the Employer of Record (EOR) transition project for international employees – reviewing and finalizing employment contracts, facilitating employee transitions, and supporting communications with employees and current EOR/payroll vendors
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management
- Provide support to key HR and Legal projects as assigned
Why you are right for the job
- Rising 2nd year law student (2L) or above, pursuing a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, in good academic standing, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint; experience in other professional platforms is a plus
- Demonstrated leadership skills (e.g., campus organizations, student government, athletics, resident advisor roles, or significant leadership within work projects)
- Strong presentation and communication skills; must feel comfortable presenting to senior leaders
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with initial direction and guidance
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Frequently required to stand and/or walk
- Frequently required to sit
- Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 10 pounds
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Expected Compensation:
Between $30.00 and $37.00 USD/hour based on experience. Yearly Bonus eligibility.
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to abuttitta@aerogel.com or call and leave a voice message at (508) 466-3111 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information and we will return your message.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Human Resources Intern
Authorize your HR internship through CPT
F-1 students use Curricular Practical Training for HR internships related to their degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Psychology. CPT is processed through your university — the employer doesn't file any visa paperwork for your internship.
Plan your OPT timeline for full-time HR roles
After graduation, Optional Practical Training gives you 12 months to work full-time in HR. Use the internship to prove your value so the employer is ready to sponsor H-1B when your OPT period begins.
Target Fortune 500 companies with structured HR programs
Large companies with formal HR development programs have established immigration teams and higher intern conversion rates. These organizations understand the CPT-to-OPT-to-H-1B pipeline and budget for sponsoring top-performing international interns.
Focus on companies with international workforces
Multinational corporations and tech companies regularly convert strong interns to full-time roles. They value international students who can contribute to global HR initiatives, diversity programs, or international employee relations.
Highlight analytical and compliance skills
HR roles increasingly involve data analysis, regulatory compliance, and systems management. Emphasize experience with HRIS platforms, employment law knowledge, or statistical analysis to differentiate from administrative roles.
Network through university career centers
Many HR internships are filled through campus recruiting rather than public job postings. Career centers often have direct relationships with companies that regularly hire international students on CPT and convert them to full-time roles.
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Do HR intern positions qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but only if the internship requires a bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field and involves professional-level responsibilities. Most administrative internships don't qualify, but structured programs at large companies with clear educational requirements and career development components typically meet specialty occupation standards.
What degree do I need for HR internship visa sponsorship?
You need a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Industrial Relations, or closely related field. The job posting must specify degree requirements - roles that accept 'any bachelor's degree' or list education as 'preferred' rather than 'required' won't qualify for H-1B sponsorship.
Are HR internships eligible for E-3 or TN visas?
Yes, if you're Australian (E-3) or Canadian/Mexican (TN) and the internship requires a relevant bachelor's degree. TN visa specifically lists 'Human Resources Management' as a qualifying profession. E-3 follows similar specialty occupation requirements as H-1B, focusing on degree necessity for the role.
How competitive is visa sponsorship for HR interns?
Less competitive than finance or consulting internships, but you'll need to target companies with established sponsorship programs. Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, and large tech firms are most likely to sponsor. Apply to 15-20 positions to account for companies that don't sponsor interns.
Can HR internships lead to full-time visa sponsorship?
Yes, many companies use internships as recruiting pipelines for full-time HR analyst, coordinator, or generalist roles. Strong internship performance often leads to return offers with sponsorship. Focus on companies that have sponsored entry-level HR positions in previous years, which you can research through H-1B disclosure data.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Human Resources Intern jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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