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Compensation Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification when employers demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Your degree in human resources, business, or a related field, combined with experience designing pay structures and conducting job evaluations, supports both EB-2 and EB-3 petitions.
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Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
Job Description
Duration: 6+ months (Contract to hire)
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the administration, support and delivery of global compensation programs that are aimed at attracting and retaining talent. Performs job evaluations globally.
- Provides recommendations on various pay actions (external offers, promotions, equities, bonus buyouts, etc.).
- Completes salary survey submissions and equity studies. Administers the job description process.
- Supports various compensation programs including salary planning, merit increases, short-term incentive plans, and long-term incentive plans.
- Provides compensation analysis and data management support for special projects including acquisitions and divestitures, large reorganizations, job leveling, job hierarchies, internal and external audits, new government-mandated changes, etc.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required and 3-6 years in a compensation analyst role with some experience in basic compensation functions.
- Experience leading small to medium projects.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical and organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with various internal customers to resolve critical data issues.
Additional Information
To know more about this position or to schedule an interview please to contact:
Himanshu Prajapat
973-606-3290
himanshu.prajapat(at)collabera.com
Company Description
Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
Job Description
Duration: 6+ months (Contract to hire)
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the administration, support and delivery of global compensation programs that are aimed at attracting and retaining talent. Performs job evaluations globally.
- Provides recommendations on various pay actions (external offers, promotions, equities, bonus buyouts, etc.).
- Completes salary survey submissions and equity studies. Administers the job description process.
- Supports various compensation programs including salary planning, merit increases, short-term incentive plans, and long-term incentive plans.
- Provides compensation analysis and data management support for special projects including acquisitions and divestitures, large reorganizations, job leveling, job hierarchies, internal and external audits, new government-mandated changes, etc.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required and 3-6 years in a compensation analyst role with some experience in basic compensation functions.
- Experience leading small to medium projects.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical and organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with various internal customers to resolve critical data issues.
Additional Information
To know more about this position or to schedule an interview please to contact:
Himanshu Prajapat
973-606-3290
himanshu.prajapat(at)collabera.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Compensation Specialist
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to advertise the role at the minimum requirements they'll list on your petition. Make sure your resume reflects the exact degree field and years of experience your employer plans to specify, so your background matches the certified job description precisely.
Target employers with dedicated total rewards teams
Companies large enough to have standalone compensation functions, rather than generalist HR staff handling pay analysis, are far more likely to pursue PERM sponsorship. Look for organizations posting roles with titles like Compensation Analyst, Total Rewards Specialist, or Pay Equity Manager.
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Migrate Mate filters Compensation Specialist openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying to companies that handle compensation in-house but have never filed an EB-2 or EB-3 petition.
Use OFLC Wage Search to verify prevailing wage levels
DOL sets prevailing wages by SOC code and location for every PERM filing. Pull the wage level for your target metro area before your offer stage so you can confirm the employer's offered salary meets the DOL threshold, which is a hard requirement before your I-140 can proceed.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
If your priority date is current when USCIS approves your I-140, your employer can file your adjustment of status application at the same time, cutting months off your wait. Confirm early in negotiations whether the employer's immigration counsel handles concurrent filing.
Demonstrate specialty occupation depth in your offer letter
PERM petitions for Compensation Specialists are strengthened when the job description references advanced analytical duties, such as market pricing methodology, regression-based pay equity analysis, or executive compensation benchmarking, rather than general HR tasks that a generalist could perform.
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Find Compensation Specialist JobsCompensation Specialist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Compensation Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Compensation Specialist positions typically qualify for EB-3 when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in human resources, finance, or business. If the role requires an advanced degree or the candidate holds a master's degree and the employer is willing to document that requirement, EB-2 sponsorship is also possible. The specific category depends on the minimum qualifications the employer sets in the PERM job description.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary status with a three-year initial period and annual lottery exposure. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no cap concerns at the filing stage. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year before USCIS even begins reviewing your I-140 petition, making early employer conversations critical.
What does the PERM process look like for a Compensation Specialist position?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL after completing mandatory recruitment steps, including job postings and internal notices, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. DOL either certifies or audits the application. Once certified, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You then file for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa when your priority date becomes current in the Visa Bulletin.
How can I find employers who will sponsor a green card for a Compensation Specialist?
Many companies hire compensation professionals but have never filed EB-2 or EB-3 petitions, making sponsorship conversations difficult. Migrate Mate identifies employers with active green card sponsorship history specifically for this role, so you can focus your search on companies already familiar with the PERM process rather than trying to educate a prospective employer from scratch.
Does O*NET classify Compensation Specialists as a specialty occupation for green card purposes?
O*NET categorizes Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists under a job zone requiring substantial preparation, typically a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field. This classification supports the employer's case in PERM documentation that the role is not entry-level and requires specialized knowledge, which strengthens the petition's foundation whether you're pursuing EB-2 or EB-3.
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