Sotheby's E-3 Visa Sponsorship Jobs USA
Sotheby's sponsors E-3 visas for Australian professionals in roles spanning fine art, luxury retail, client advisory, and specialist departments. The company has an established track record with international talent and supports E-3 applicants through its HR and legal teams, making it a credible target for Australian job seekers.
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Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge. Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City.
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Benefits & HR Coordinator to join our team. The Benefits & HR coordinator will be the first point of contact for anyone reaching out to the America’s HR team, providing general HR administrative support. This position will be responsible for entering and maintaining data in the HR system and working with the Benefits team to ensure accurate enrollments and deductions.
Key Responsibilities:
General HR Administration
- Support in Coordinating aspects of the new hire process, including welcoming new hires on first day, ensuring all required paperwork is completed, and aiding in logistics for orientation and coordination with hiring manager, as needed
- Coordinate end to end offboarding processes with HRBP, ensuring compliance with internal policies and legal requirements.
- Monitor HR-Americas inbox and respond to employee inquiries
- Complete verbal and written employment verification requests and unemployment notices
- Assist with HR reporting, data tracking, and documentation management as needed.
- Contribute to ad hoc HR projects and process improvement initiatives.
Benefits Administration
- Reconcile monthly benefits invoices against enrollment and payroll data
- Serve as a first point of contact for employee benefits questions
- Coordination with payroll department for timely and accurate benefit deductions
- Support leave of absence administration
- Assist with audits and compliance reviews by gathering and validating required data
Payroll Liaison
- Support HR Generalist in payroll administration when it comes to Weekly payrolls
- Adhere to payroll deadlines to ensure all data is captured in SuccessFactors for the given pay periods
- Maintain payroll backup folders to support any changes made in the system
- Work with the payroll team through discrepancies in the weekly and semi-monthly payrolls
- Prepare and check the weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for auditing
- Support time tracking process, reporting, and notifications for all US/hourly population on a weekly basis
HRIS Administration
- Support HR Generalist with System updates, and be a key figure in ensuring HRIS accuracy.
- Ensure employee documents are uploaded and maintained in compliance with recordkeeping standards.
- Manage updates to reporting lines and organizational structure in HRIS.
Key Experience & Competencies:
- 2+ years of relevant HR experience, preferably with SuccessFactors HRIS
- Highly organized, process driven and motivated individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment
- Discreet, dependable and mature, maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality
- Positive interpersonal manner and strong team player
- Strong professional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees
- Strong attention to detail and precise follow-through
- Ability to provide high quality employee experience.
The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $50,000-$70,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.
To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the US, please click here.
To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the UK, Hong Kong, France and Switzerland, please click here.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race (including, without limitation, traits historically associated with race, such as natural hair, hair texture, and protective and treated or untreated hairstyles), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership/union status, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic predisposition, genetic information, reproductive health decision, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, alienage or citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province or local law. The Company complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it operates.
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge. Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City.
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Benefits & HR Coordinator to join our team. The Benefits & HR coordinator will be the first point of contact for anyone reaching out to the America’s HR team, providing general HR administrative support. This position will be responsible for entering and maintaining data in the HR system and working with the Benefits team to ensure accurate enrollments and deductions.
Key Responsibilities:
General HR Administration
- Support in Coordinating aspects of the new hire process, including welcoming new hires on first day, ensuring all required paperwork is completed, and aiding in logistics for orientation and coordination with hiring manager, as needed
- Coordinate end to end offboarding processes with HRBP, ensuring compliance with internal policies and legal requirements.
- Monitor HR-Americas inbox and respond to employee inquiries
- Complete verbal and written employment verification requests and unemployment notices
- Assist with HR reporting, data tracking, and documentation management as needed.
- Contribute to ad hoc HR projects and process improvement initiatives.
Benefits Administration
- Reconcile monthly benefits invoices against enrollment and payroll data
- Serve as a first point of contact for employee benefits questions
- Coordination with payroll department for timely and accurate benefit deductions
- Support leave of absence administration
- Assist with audits and compliance reviews by gathering and validating required data
Payroll Liaison
- Support HR Generalist in payroll administration when it comes to Weekly payrolls
- Adhere to payroll deadlines to ensure all data is captured in SuccessFactors for the given pay periods
- Maintain payroll backup folders to support any changes made in the system
- Work with the payroll team through discrepancies in the weekly and semi-monthly payrolls
- Prepare and check the weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for auditing
- Support time tracking process, reporting, and notifications for all US/hourly population on a weekly basis
HRIS Administration
- Support HR Generalist with System updates, and be a key figure in ensuring HRIS accuracy.
- Ensure employee documents are uploaded and maintained in compliance with recordkeeping standards.
- Manage updates to reporting lines and organizational structure in HRIS.
Key Experience & Competencies:
- 2+ years of relevant HR experience, preferably with SuccessFactors HRIS
- Highly organized, process driven and motivated individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment
- Discreet, dependable and mature, maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality
- Positive interpersonal manner and strong team player
- Strong professional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees
- Strong attention to detail and precise follow-through
- Ability to provide high quality employee experience.
The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $50,000-$70,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.
To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the US, please click here.
To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the UK, Hong Kong, France and Switzerland, please click here.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race (including, without limitation, traits historically associated with race, such as natural hair, hair texture, and protective and treated or untreated hairstyles), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership/union status, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic predisposition, genetic information, reproductive health decision, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, alienage or citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province or local law. The Company complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it operates.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Sotheby's E-3 Visa Sponsorship Jobs USA
Align your credentials to specialist roles
Sotheby's E-3 sponsorship centers on roles requiring specialized knowledge, so frame your credentials around a specific department like jewelry, fine art, or wine. A degree directly tied to your target specialty strengthens the specialty occupation case your employer will need to make.
Research prevailing wage before negotiating
Before any salary discussion, look up the prevailing wage for your target role using the OFLC Wage Search. Sotheby's must certify your offered wage meets DOL requirements in their Labor Condition Application, so knowing the wage level early helps you negotiate from an informed position.
Target client-facing and advisory openings specifically
Within luxury retail and auction houses, E-3 sponsorship most commonly attaches to client advisory, specialist, and consignment roles rather than general retail or operations. Filter your search to these functions, as they're more likely to carry the degree requirement the E-3 specialty occupation standard demands.
Confirm LCA timing before accepting an offer
Ask HR whether they've initiated the Labor Condition Application before you set a start date. The LCA must be certified by DOL before your consular appointment, and processing typically takes seven business days. Accepting an offer without confirming this step can compress your timeline significantly.
Use Migrate Mate to manage your filing paperwork
Once Sotheby's confirms sponsorship, use Migrate Mate to handle the E-3 application documents and DS-160 preparation. Having a dedicated E-3 expert review your file before your consular appointment reduces the risk of administrative errors that could delay your visa stamp.
Prepare your O*NET occupation profile in advance
Look up your target role on O*NET before your interview and note the Standard Occupational Classification code and education requirements listed. Sotheby's HR team will reference similar data when building your specialty occupation justification, and arriving familiar with this framing signals you understand the E-3 process.
Sotheby's E-3 Visa Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sotheby's sponsor E-3 visas?
Yes, Sotheby's sponsors E-3 visas for eligible Australian nationals in qualifying roles. The company supports a range of professional and specialist positions across its auction, advisory, and retail divisions. E-3 sponsorship is handled through Sotheby's HR and immigration legal teams, so the process is established rather than ad hoc.
Which roles and departments at Sotheby's typically receive E-3 sponsorship?
E-3 sponsorship at Sotheby's tends to attach to specialist, client advisory, consignment, and curatorial roles where a relevant degree is a genuine requirement of the position. Fine art, jewelry, watches, and luxury goods departments are common fits. General operations or warehouse roles are less likely to meet the specialty occupation threshold USCIS requires.
How do I start the E-3 application process at Sotheby's?
After receiving a job offer, Sotheby's HR team initiates a Labor Condition Application with DOL. Once the LCA is certified, you complete the DS-160, pay the MRV fee, and schedule a consular interview at a U.S. embassy in Australia. You can use Migrate Mate to manage documents and review your application before the interview.
How long does the E-3 sponsorship process take at Sotheby's?
The DOL LCA certification typically takes around seven business days. After that, your consular appointment availability in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth determines the overall timeline. In most cases, candidates complete the full process within four to eight weeks of receiving a job offer, though consulate wait times can vary by location and season.
What should I do if Sotheby's HR isn't familiar with the E-3 visa?
Direct HR to the USCIS guidance on E-3 visas, which outlines the Labor Condition Application requirements and employer responsibilities. Providing a clear summary of what Sotheby's needs to do, specifically filing the LCA through the DOL FLAG system, helps move the process forward without delays caused by internal unfamiliarity.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 sponsorship at Sotheby S?
E-3 employers must pay at least the prevailing wage, determined when they file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor. The rate is based on the role, location, and experience level, ensuring Australian hires are paid comparably to U.S. workers in the same position. You can look up prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool.