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Human Resources Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a relevant bachelor's degree. Australian HR professionals bring highly transferable credentials, and the E-3's no-lottery structure means you can accept an offer and move through the consulate process on a predictable timeline, with two-year renewals available indefinitely.
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The College of Arts & Sciences has an outstanding opportunity for an HR Manager to join their team.
Reporting to the Director of Personnel Services, the HR Manager delivers end-to-end HR support through close collaboration with academic leadership, finance partners, and shared service teams. As an HR Manager in the College Business Office, you will provide comprehensive human resources support to the Social Sciences 2 cohort, contributing across staff, student, and academic HR functions.
This position will support the following departments and programs and will serve as a key HR resource, ensuring personnel actions are accurate, timely, and aligned with university policies:
- Department of Geography
- Department of History
- Department of Law, Societies & Justice
- Department of Political Science
- Disability Studies program
- Center for Labor Studies
This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys variety, partnership, and applying HR expertise across multiple employee groups in a complex academic environment.
This role is located on the Seattle campus and operates on a Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule. While primarily onsite, the position may offer up to two remote workdays per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the academic human resources adviser and serve as an academic personnel reference for units. Manage all aspects of faculty hires, reappointments, leave requests, FMLA requests and sabbatical requests. Ensure relevant and appropriate packets are created and submitted for requisite employment actions. Work closely with department chairs to form the appropriate faculty committees for faculty life-cycle actions, including temporary hires, and ensure all committee actions are completed on time. Complete the quarterly payroll roster for each unit and submit to College’s Shared Environment. Submit individual HR/payroll tickets to the Shared Environment as necessary. (40%)
- Serve as the student employment expert for units. Manage all aspects of academic student employee hires, including ASEs and hourly employees. Work closely with department faculty leadership to create offer letters for annual or quarterly appointments. Work with faculty leadership and finance manager to ensure fellowships and stipends are issued, and students are hired in a timely fashion. Assist faculty in hiring other types of hourly, temporary employees as required. (35%)
- Work in partnership with the Finance Manager, ensuring they are informed of hires, leaves, etc. and their impact on planned spend. Ensure that front line staff have appropriate information regarding time sheet completion etc. (20%)
- Other duties as assigned. (5%)
Required Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of four years of experience in human resources
- Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.
Additional Qualifications
- Experience synthesizing diverse data sources to reach personnel and policy/procedural recommendations. Ability to communicate complex ideas to audiences that are not HR experts
- Problem solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Curiosity and imagination
- Enjoy puzzles
- Able to deal with ambiguity
About the Team
The College of Arts & Sciences is at the heart of UW Seattle, bringing together 43 departments and centers across the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences. With more than 1,400 distinguished faculty members and $120 million in annual research funding, the College drives innovation while supporting a vibrant academic community of over 24,600 students. It is also home to two world-class museums and a premier performance hall.
Beyond the impact of meaningful work, UW offers outstanding benefits, strong work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth within a prestigious and diverse campus environment known for its natural beauty. If you are a highly organized, energetic professional who thrives on financial challenges and collaboration, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of higher education finance and making a difference across Washington state and beyond.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$76,800.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$85,800.00 annual
Other Compensation:
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Job Description
The College of Arts & Sciences has an outstanding opportunity for an HR Manager to join their team.
Reporting to the Director of Personnel Services, the HR Manager delivers end-to-end HR support through close collaboration with academic leadership, finance partners, and shared service teams. As an HR Manager in the College Business Office, you will provide comprehensive human resources support to the Social Sciences 2 cohort, contributing across staff, student, and academic HR functions.
This position will support the following departments and programs and will serve as a key HR resource, ensuring personnel actions are accurate, timely, and aligned with university policies:
- Department of Geography
- Department of History
- Department of Law, Societies & Justice
- Department of Political Science
- Disability Studies program
- Center for Labor Studies
This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys variety, partnership, and applying HR expertise across multiple employee groups in a complex academic environment.
This role is located on the Seattle campus and operates on a Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule. While primarily onsite, the position may offer up to two remote workdays per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the academic human resources adviser and serve as an academic personnel reference for units. Manage all aspects of faculty hires, reappointments, leave requests, FMLA requests and sabbatical requests. Ensure relevant and appropriate packets are created and submitted for requisite employment actions. Work closely with department chairs to form the appropriate faculty committees for faculty life-cycle actions, including temporary hires, and ensure all committee actions are completed on time. Complete the quarterly payroll roster for each unit and submit to College’s Shared Environment. Submit individual HR/payroll tickets to the Shared Environment as necessary. (40%)
- Serve as the student employment expert for units. Manage all aspects of academic student employee hires, including ASEs and hourly employees. Work closely with department faculty leadership to create offer letters for annual or quarterly appointments. Work with faculty leadership and finance manager to ensure fellowships and stipends are issued, and students are hired in a timely fashion. Assist faculty in hiring other types of hourly, temporary employees as required. (35%)
- Work in partnership with the Finance Manager, ensuring they are informed of hires, leaves, etc. and their impact on planned spend. Ensure that front line staff have appropriate information regarding time sheet completion etc. (20%)
- Other duties as assigned. (5%)
Required Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of four years of experience in human resources
- Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.
Additional Qualifications
- Experience synthesizing diverse data sources to reach personnel and policy/procedural recommendations. Ability to communicate complex ideas to audiences that are not HR experts
- Problem solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Curiosity and imagination
- Enjoy puzzles
- Able to deal with ambiguity
About the Team
The College of Arts & Sciences is at the heart of UW Seattle, bringing together 43 departments and centers across the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences. With more than 1,400 distinguished faculty members and $120 million in annual research funding, the College drives innovation while supporting a vibrant academic community of over 24,600 students. It is also home to two world-class museums and a premier performance hall.
Beyond the impact of meaningful work, UW offers outstanding benefits, strong work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth within a prestigious and diverse campus environment known for its natural beauty. If you are a highly organized, energetic professional who thrives on financial challenges and collaboration, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of higher education finance and making a difference across Washington state and beyond.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$76,800.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$85,800.00 annual
Other Compensation:
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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Translate your Australian HR credentials clearly
SHRM and HRPA certifications are widely recognised in the U.S., but your three-year Australian bachelor's degree needs to be positioned as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree. A credential evaluation letter from a NACES-approved agency strengthens your specialty occupation case with any employer.
Target employers with existing E-3 LCA history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for HR Manager roles before. Prior LCA filings signal that the employer's legal team already understands the E-3 visa process and won't treat your offer as a first-time experiment.
Reframe the sponsorship conversation at offer stage
Most U.S. hiring managers conflate E-3 with H-1B lottery risk. When an offer is on the table, explain that the E-3 has no cap, no lottery, and requires only a certified LCA and consulate appointment. Removing that misconception directly accelerates approval to move forward.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork
HR Manager E-3 applications require a certified LCA tied to the correct SOC code for your role before your consulate appointment. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment, so neither you nor your employer has to coordinate the DOL and State Department steps independently.
Prepare for specialty occupation scrutiny in HR roles
USCIS and consular officers sometimes question whether HR Manager positions require a specific bachelor's degree rather than any degree. Document the degree-field connection in your offer letter and have your employer articulate why a business, HR, or organisational psychology degree is a normal requirement for the role.
Align your start date with consulate appointment availability
E-3 consulate processing in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth currently runs two to six weeks depending on appointment availability. Factor that window into your offer negotiation so your agreed start date is realistic and you don't arrive in a gap between offer acceptance and visa approval.
E-3 Visa Human Resources Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Human Resources Manager jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3-eligible roles. It filters Human Resources Manager positions by employers with sponsorship history, so you're not wasting applications on companies unfamiliar with the E-3 process. Standard job boards don't filter by visa type or LCA filing history, which makes the search far less targeted.
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 an HR Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as human resources, business administration, or organisational psychology. Generic HR roles where any degree suffices can face scrutiny. Your employer's job description and offer letter should clearly state the degree requirement and field to support the specialty occupation classification at the consulate.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Human Resources Manager roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap, unlike the H-1B where most applicants must enter a randomised selection process. For HR Manager candidates, that means you can accept an offer, have the employer file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL, and attend a consulate interview without any lottery risk. Processing is also typically faster than H-1B cap-subject petitions.
Can I switch HR employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but you need a new LCA certified by the DOL and a new visa stamp tied to the new employer before starting work. The E-3 is employer-specific, so a job change is not a simple transfer. If you're already inside the U.S., your new employer must complete the LCA process and you'll need to depart for a consulate appointment to get the new stamp.