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Compliance Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file a PERM labor certification with the DOL, confirming no qualified U.S. workers are available. Advanced-degree candidates and specialized compliance professionals can pursue permanent residency sponsorship through this employment-based pathway.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Employee Relations and Compliance Manager
Location: 2-days in a week in San Francisco, CA or Bellevue, CA
Duration: 06+ Months Contract with Possible Extension
Pay Range: $90-$95 Per Hour on W2
Duties:
Location: San Francisco or Bellevue (onsite 2 days a week)
• We are currently seeking an Employee Relations & Compliance (ER&C) Manager to be a part of our ER&C organization. This role will provide region-specific support in the following areas: internal investigations, compliance, performance management, organizational changes, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), training, and data analytics. This role will collaborate closely with the People Business Partners (PBP’s), Legal, Ethics & Compliance, and Audit teams to promote equity, company values, and accountability in the workplace and to respond appropriately and fairly to employee concerns.
What you’ll be doing
• Formally respond to sensitive concerns and allegations as required by internal processes and/or external agencies.
• Conduct prompt and thorough investigations into sensitive employee relations issues, including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation concerns, and make objective recommendations based on findings.
• Establish and support a regionally specific formal performance management process in partnership with leaders and regional PBPs to ensure alignment with core values and compliance with local law.
• Thoroughly document investigative and performance management efforts internally using case management systems.
• Participate in the development, management, deployment, and facilitation of ER-related training.
• Partner with team members throughout the People & Places organization to communicate and educate on policies, procedures, and compliance.
• Ensure regional compliance needs are effectively prioritized, road mapped, and addressed - including policy requirements, employee contract changes, government reporting, right-to-work, leaves, accommodations, time tracking, and other miscellaneous compliance requirements. Foster effective partnerships with business leaders, Employment Legal, Ethics & Compliance, Internal Audit, People Analytics, (Learning and Development), BT, and Security.
• Coach PBP’s and leaders on how to appropriately manage and resolve complex ER issues including performance management and interpersonal issues.
• Assist PBPs and business leaders with understanding ER&C case data, trends and insights in the investigative and performance management spheres.
Required Skills:
• Strong ability to manage a high volume of complex work including a variety of investigations, performance management cases, and compliance related project work
• Ability to navigate ambiguity within a fast moving and changing environment
• Project management experience or experience as a key project contributor
• Ability and willingness to support work in a variety of time zones and regions as needed
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborate cross-functionally, and influence cross-functional partners and business leaders
• Strong interpersonal skills, as demonstrated by strong written and oral communication, and high emotional intelligence
• Remains respectful and empathetic when confronted with difficult and uncomfortable employment situations
• Able to handle confidential information in a mature and professional manner
• Ability to work autonomously within the framework of Client’s existing policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to use independent judgment, reasoning and analysis, problem-solving skills and creativity in helping the business solve complex problems
• Ability to drive and support change as processes evolve
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant employee relations experience, focused on ER investigations, employment legal, performance management, compliance, and/or other applicable HR experiences
• Solid understanding of governmental regulations and employment requirements
• Comfortable working with any level of employee or manager; able to read a situation and navigate complexity and ambiguity
• Demonstrated sound judgment and experience assessing and mitigating risk
• Experience with data analytics in support of organizational health
• Working experience with ServiceNow, Workday, and Google Workspace
Job Title: Employee Relations and Compliance Manager
Location: 2-days in a week in San Francisco, CA or Bellevue, CA
Duration: 06+ Months Contract with Possible Extension
Pay Range: $90-$95 Per Hour on W2
Duties:
Location: San Francisco or Bellevue (onsite 2 days a week)
• We are currently seeking an Employee Relations & Compliance (ER&C) Manager to be a part of our ER&C organization. This role will provide region-specific support in the following areas: internal investigations, compliance, performance management, organizational changes, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), training, and data analytics. This role will collaborate closely with the People Business Partners (PBP’s), Legal, Ethics & Compliance, and Audit teams to promote equity, company values, and accountability in the workplace and to respond appropriately and fairly to employee concerns.
What you’ll be doing
• Formally respond to sensitive concerns and allegations as required by internal processes and/or external agencies.
• Conduct prompt and thorough investigations into sensitive employee relations issues, including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation concerns, and make objective recommendations based on findings.
• Establish and support a regionally specific formal performance management process in partnership with leaders and regional PBPs to ensure alignment with core values and compliance with local law.
• Thoroughly document investigative and performance management efforts internally using case management systems.
• Participate in the development, management, deployment, and facilitation of ER-related training.
• Partner with team members throughout the People & Places organization to communicate and educate on policies, procedures, and compliance.
• Ensure regional compliance needs are effectively prioritized, road mapped, and addressed - including policy requirements, employee contract changes, government reporting, right-to-work, leaves, accommodations, time tracking, and other miscellaneous compliance requirements. Foster effective partnerships with business leaders, Employment Legal, Ethics & Compliance, Internal Audit, People Analytics, (Learning and Development), BT, and Security.
• Coach PBP’s and leaders on how to appropriately manage and resolve complex ER issues including performance management and interpersonal issues.
• Assist PBPs and business leaders with understanding ER&C case data, trends and insights in the investigative and performance management spheres.
Required Skills:
• Strong ability to manage a high volume of complex work including a variety of investigations, performance management cases, and compliance related project work
• Ability to navigate ambiguity within a fast moving and changing environment
• Project management experience or experience as a key project contributor
• Ability and willingness to support work in a variety of time zones and regions as needed
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborate cross-functionally, and influence cross-functional partners and business leaders
• Strong interpersonal skills, as demonstrated by strong written and oral communication, and high emotional intelligence
• Remains respectful and empathetic when confronted with difficult and uncomfortable employment situations
• Able to handle confidential information in a mature and professional manner
• Ability to work autonomously within the framework of Client’s existing policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to use independent judgment, reasoning and analysis, problem-solving skills and creativity in helping the business solve complex problems
• Ability to drive and support change as processes evolve
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant employee relations experience, focused on ER investigations, employment legal, performance management, compliance, and/or other applicable HR experiences
• Solid understanding of governmental regulations and employment requirements
• Comfortable working with any level of employee or manager; able to read a situation and navigate complexity and ambiguity
• Demonstrated sound judgment and experience assessing and mitigating risk
• Experience with data analytics in support of organizational health
• Working experience with ServiceNow, Workday, and Google Workspace
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Compliance Manager
Document your specialized compliance credentials early
Gather degree certificates, professional licenses (CAMS, CCEP, CFE), and performance reviews before applying. PERM requires proving your qualifications match the job description exactly, so credential gaps discovered mid-filing cause costly delays.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC Wage Search data to identify companies that have previously certified Compliance Manager positions. Employers already familiar with the PERM process move faster and make fewer procedural errors that stall your case.
Find green card sponsoring compliance roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Compliance Manager listings by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies will actually file. Search by industry sector to match your regulatory background, whether financial services, healthcare, or manufacturing.
Align your job description to prevailing wage tiers
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific compliance function and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer; Level III or IV wages typically apply to senior compliance managers overseeing programs or staff.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility for your background
A master's degree in law, finance, or a related field often qualifies you for EB-2, shortening wait times for many nationalities. If your degree is at the bachelor's level, EB-3 still provides a clear sponsorship path with the same PERM foundation.
Negotiate the I-140 filing into your offer terms
Ask employers to commit to filing the I-140 immigrant petition promptly after PERM certification, not just the PERM itself. Some compliance hiring managers don't realize these are separate filings; clarifying this in writing protects your timeline before you resign from your current role.
Green Card Compliance Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Compliance Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Compliance Manager positions qualify for EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least a bachelor's degree. If the role specifically requires a master's degree or equivalent advanced credential, and your background meets that standard, EB-2 classification may apply. Your employer's PERM labor certification defines the educational requirement, so the job description language matters significantly when determining which category fits.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for compliance professionals?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 65,000 per year with a lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The PERM process requires the employer to conduct a supervised recruitment process proving no qualified U.S. workers were available, then file the I-140 petition. Total timelines often run two to four years, but the outcome is a green card rather than a renewable temporary status.
How do I find Compliance Manager jobs where employers are willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search Compliance Manager listings filtered specifically by employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies already familiar with the PERM process. This is more efficient than contacting employers cold, since compliance hiring managers who have sponsored before understand the timeline and cost involved and are more likely to commit upfront.
What happens to my green card case if I change jobs after PERM is certified?
If your I-140 has been approved and your priority date is current or your case is beyond 180 days in adjustment of status processing, you may be able to port your green card to a new employer in a same or similar compliance role under portability rules. Changing jobs before I-140 approval generally restarts the process. Confirm your specific situation with a qualified immigration professional before accepting a new offer.
Can my compliance specialization affect how long the PERM process takes?
Your specialization influences which O*NET occupation code the employer uses, which in turn affects the DOL's prevailing wage determination and the recruitment steps required. Highly specialized compliance roles in areas like Bank Secrecy Act, FCPA, or FDA regulatory affairs may face more scrutiny during recruitment because the employer must demonstrate that qualified U.S. workers were genuinely unavailable for that specific function. Precise job description drafting is critical to avoiding an audit.