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Compensation Director roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition. Because total rewards leadership demands deep specialized expertise, many sponsors pursue EB-2 classification for advanced-degree professionals in this function.
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INTRODUCTION
At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Claims Background: Workers Compensation
Jurisdictional Experience: NM
Active Adjusters' licenses: NM
Location: This role is eligible for fully remote work
How you'll make an impact:
- Apply claims management experience to execute decision-making to analyze claims exposure, plan the proper course of action, and appropriately resolve claims.
- Interact extensively with various parties involved in the claim process to ensure effective communication and resolution.
- Provide exceptional customer service to our claimants on behalf of our clients exhibiting empathy through each step of the claims process.
- Handle claims consistent with clients' and corporate policies, procedures, and standard methodologies in accordance with statutory, regulatory, and ethics requirements.
- Document and communicate claim activity timely and efficiently, supporting the outcome of the claim file.
ABOUT YOU
As a key member of our experienced Claims Adjuster team, you will:
- Investigate, evaluate, and resolve complex workers compensation claims applying your analytical skills to make informed decisions and bring claims to resolution.
- Work in partnership with our clients to deliver innovative solutions and enhance the claims management process.
- Think critically, solve problems, plan, and prioritize tasks to optimally serve clients and claimants.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma.
- Minimum of 5 years related claims experience.
- Appropriately licensed and/or certified in all states in which claims are being handled.
- Knowledge of accepted industry standards and practices.
- Computer experience with related claims and business software.
DESIRED:
- Bachelor's Degree
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself.
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
- Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
- A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
- The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
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Translate your credentials into PERM-ready language
PERM job requirements must match your actual qualifications precisely. Document your compensation benchmarking tools, executive pay program ownership, and any advanced degree in HR, business, or finance so your employer's labor certification filing reflects what you genuinely bring.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Compensation Director openings by employers who have filed PERM applications for HR and management roles before. Past PERM activity signals an internal process and legal team already familiar with sponsoring this function.
Prioritize large enterprises over early-stage companies
PERM requires employers to demonstrate financial ability to pay the offered wage from the priority date forward. Publicly traded companies and large multinationals document this more easily than startups, reducing the risk of an I-140 denial on ability-to-pay grounds.
Understand how DOL prevailing wage determines your offer
Before you negotiate salary, run your target title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search. DOL assigns a prevailing wage level to your role, and your offer must meet or exceed it throughout the green card process, which affects how you frame compensation discussions.
Request EB-2 classification if you hold a master's degree
Compensation Directors with a master's in human resources, business administration, or a related field often qualify for EB-2, which shortens the petition timeline relative to EB-3. Confirm the degree requirement appears explicitly in the PERM job description so USCIS classification aligns with DOL certification.
Account for PERM's recruitment window when timing your search
PERM requires your employer to run a mandatory recruitment campaign, typically 30 to 60 days, before filing with DOL. Build that window into your job search timeline so you're not surprised by a six-month gap between offer acceptance and petition submission.
Green Card Compensation Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Compensation Director roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on the employer's stated requirements. EB-2 is available when the position requires a master's degree or equivalent in human resources, business, or a related field. EB-3 covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Many employers pursue EB-2 for senior compensation leadership positions because the advanced-degree threshold is easy to document for this function.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Compensation Director?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 new visas annually and subject to a lottery. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual lottery. The tradeoff is a longer process: PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months, followed by I-140 adjudication and adjustment of status, which adds more time depending on your country of birth.
What makes PERM labor certification complicated for Compensation Director positions?
DOL requires the employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker was available for the exact role described in the labor certification. For Compensation Director roles, overly narrow requirements, such as specifying a particular compensation software platform or a very specific industry background, can trigger an audit. The job description must be genuinely representative of the role without being artificially restrictive.
Where can I find Compensation Director jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for employment-based green card job searches. You can filter Compensation Director openings by employers with PERM and I-140 filing history, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored this visa category. Focusing your search on verified sponsoring employers saves significant time in what is already a long process.
Can my employer start the green card process while I'm working on an H-1B?
Yes. Employers routinely file PERM while you hold H-1B status. Filing the I-140 before your sixth H-1B year also unlocks extensions beyond the standard six-year cap under AC21 portability rules, which is particularly valuable given how long EB-2 and EB-3 processing can take for applicants born in high-demand countries. USCIS has detailed guidance on H-1B extensions tied to pending green card filings.