E-3 Visa Director Of People Jobs
Director of People roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational psychology, or a related field. Australian HR leaders bringing strategic workforce experience to U.S. companies can secure renewable two-year status with no lottery and no annual cap.
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Get Access To All JobsDo you have a passion to help others succeed? Do you genuinely believe that talent is the greatest asset of any company? As a member of Apple’s People group, you’ll help discover and develop our most important resource: our people! Together, we’ll search the world to build our collective of talented perfectionists, visionaries, and inventors. All the while, your efforts will maintain Apple as the most innovative company by striving to make us the most diverse - open to all people, all backgrounds, and all perspectives. And that’s just the beginning, because throughout Apple employees’ careers, you will continue to help professional growth and support them in work and life. Join the People team and help build and keep the extraordinary talent it takes to make extraordinary products!
Description
People Business Partners are strategic members of Apple's team who embody our culture and core values and can champion large, non-exempt, support group teams. You will deliver a full spectrum of both strategic and tactical HR support and programs to the organization from educating clients on compensation practices, labor and employee relations, performance management, career development to advising on various management issues.
In this role, you will closely partner with business leaders to align on the People strategy.
Responsibilities
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Business Knowledge: Ensure depth of understanding of organizations supported, including key functions and processes.
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Organizational Development: Support and work with business teams to understand current and future goals and trends that may impact workforce needs and initiatives. Proactively engage with leaders on people strategy through workforce planning, organization design and structure.
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Talent & Performance Management: Design and deliver appropriate talent planning activities that will identify talent, leadership development priorities, and succession plans. Focus efforts on accessing development needs, and promoting a learning environment which supports on-the-job opportunities. Leverage coaching skills to assist employees and managers through development and performance matters.
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Compensation: Advise on local and global compensation initiatives. Competence in interpreting internal compensation framework and external market survey data. Identifying emerging trends.
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Special Projects: Develop and work on special and cross-functional projects as identified.
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Training: Understand the training/development needs of organization and act as liaison with Apple University to deliver or secure appropriate training to the organization. Author and deliver curriculum for site- and division-specific brown bags and training.
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HR Metrics: Use data to develop the People agenda. Track and report staffing, retention, attrition, and other data to line management; recommend programs and/or enhancements as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
12+ years of proven performance as a strategic HR Business Partner
Preferred Qualifications
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A rotation in an Organizational Development or Project center of excellence would be an added plus.
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Effectiveness, coaching, and culture
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Foundational understanding of HR analytics and experience with HR systems & tools is essential
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Workday knowledge is a plus
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Strong communication and influencing skills
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Highly collaborative style
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Resourceful, inventive, self-motivated and able to independently lead
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Ability to coach, mentor and advise where appropriate to help managers and employees grow and develop in alignment with business and personal goals
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Impeccable judgment and ability to balance the needs of the company and employees alike
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Strong project management and Excel skills are desired
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $178,800 and $268,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Do you have a passion to help others succeed? Do you genuinely believe that talent is the greatest asset of any company? As a member of Apple’s People group, you’ll help discover and develop our most important resource: our people! Together, we’ll search the world to build our collective of talented perfectionists, visionaries, and inventors. All the while, your efforts will maintain Apple as the most innovative company by striving to make us the most diverse - open to all people, all backgrounds, and all perspectives. And that’s just the beginning, because throughout Apple employees’ careers, you will continue to help professional growth and support them in work and life. Join the People team and help build and keep the extraordinary talent it takes to make extraordinary products!
Description
People Business Partners are strategic members of Apple's team who embody our culture and core values and can champion large, non-exempt, support group teams. You will deliver a full spectrum of both strategic and tactical HR support and programs to the organization from educating clients on compensation practices, labor and employee relations, performance management, career development to advising on various management issues.
In this role, you will closely partner with business leaders to align on the People strategy.
Responsibilities
-
Business Knowledge: Ensure depth of understanding of organizations supported, including key functions and processes.
-
Organizational Development: Support and work with business teams to understand current and future goals and trends that may impact workforce needs and initiatives. Proactively engage with leaders on people strategy through workforce planning, organization design and structure.
-
Talent & Performance Management: Design and deliver appropriate talent planning activities that will identify talent, leadership development priorities, and succession plans. Focus efforts on accessing development needs, and promoting a learning environment which supports on-the-job opportunities. Leverage coaching skills to assist employees and managers through development and performance matters.
-
Compensation: Advise on local and global compensation initiatives. Competence in interpreting internal compensation framework and external market survey data. Identifying emerging trends.
-
Special Projects: Develop and work on special and cross-functional projects as identified.
-
Training: Understand the training/development needs of organization and act as liaison with Apple University to deliver or secure appropriate training to the organization. Author and deliver curriculum for site- and division-specific brown bags and training.
-
HR Metrics: Use data to develop the People agenda. Track and report staffing, retention, attrition, and other data to line management; recommend programs and/or enhancements as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
12+ years of proven performance as a strategic HR Business Partner
Preferred Qualifications
-
A rotation in an Organizational Development or Project center of excellence would be an added plus.
-
Effectiveness, coaching, and culture
-
Foundational understanding of HR analytics and experience with HR systems & tools is essential
-
Workday knowledge is a plus
-
Strong communication and influencing skills
-
Highly collaborative style
-
Resourceful, inventive, self-motivated and able to independently lead
-
Ability to coach, mentor and advise where appropriate to help managers and employees grow and develop in alignment with business and personal goals
-
Impeccable judgment and ability to balance the needs of the company and employees alike
-
Strong project management and Excel skills are desired
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $178,800 and $268,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Frame your credentials for U.S. specialty occupation
Your Australian HR qualifications need to map clearly to the specialty occupation standard. A three-year bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but prepare documentation showing your field of study aligns with the Director of People role.
Target companies with existing LCA filing history
U.S. employers who've already filed Labor Condition Applications for HR or people operations roles understand the DOL certification step. Prioritize these organizations, they won't need educating on the E-3 visa process during offer negotiations.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA
The LCA must be DOL-certified before your visa interview. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so your employer isn't navigating the process alone, which reduces delays between offer acceptance and your consulate appointment.
Address dual intent directly with hiring managers
The E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, so you'll need to demonstrate nonimmigrant intent at your consulate interview. Brief your prospective employer on this distinction before the offer stage so it doesn't become a last-minute concern during the hiring process.
Negotiate your start date around consulate wait times
E-3 consulate appointment availability in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth varies by season. Build at least four to six weeks between your signed offer and your intended start date to absorb scheduling gaps without breaching your employment contract.
Verify your prevailing wage tier matches the role scope
DOL prevailing wage levels for people operations roles depend on the job's actual duties and seniority. A Director of People title at a seed-stage startup may be classified differently than at a 500-person company, affecting your LCA wage requirement.
E-3 Visa Director Of People: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Director of People jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3 eligible roles in the U.S. You can filter Director of People positions by employers with active sponsorship history, removing the guesswork of cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the E-3 process. Most mainstream job boards don't filter by visa type, so you end up spending time on roles that won't move forward.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Director of People role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as human resources, organizational psychology, or business administration. The key is that the degree must be a minimum requirement for entry into the position, not just preferred. Generalist executive roles where any degree suffices can create issues during USCIS or consular review, so the job description should clearly tie the duties to a specific field of study.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Director of People roles?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply any time of year and start as soon as your visa is issued, unlike the H-1B visa which requires lottery selection in April for an October start. For people operations leaders, this means you can pursue roles on your own timeline without a one-year wait. The trade-off is that the E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens.
Can I change employers after starting a Director of People role on an E-3?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S. or, in some cases, a change of status if you're already in the country. Unlike the H-1B, there's no portability provision that lets you start the new role immediately upon filing. Confirm the new employer's timeline before giving notice at your current position.