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Employee Relations Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Most positions require a bachelor's degree in HR or a related field, making EB-3 the common pathway, though advanced-degree professionals may qualify under EB-2.
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DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.
The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock. You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In short, as an Employee Relations Specialist (Talent Support Specialist) you will be an integral part of the Talent Support Team by supporting DriveTime’s managers and employees in maintaining a consistent, fair and engaging company culture.
Our Employee Relations Specialist (Talent Support Specialist) is responsible for:
- Advising leadership on company policies and practices to ensure our core principles are upheld through consistency, fairness and a “doing the right thing” mentality while balancing business and employee needs
- Partnering directly with managers across all departments to guide performance management conversations, address employee concerns, and support internal reviews with a thoughtful, fair, and people-first approach
- Managing the company’s Speak Up line to assist employees with workplace suggestions, challenges and questions
- Receiving and fielding phone calls and email tickets related to Talent Support from management and employees
- Partnering with appropriate parties on Talent Support related issues: IE: Leave, Legal, Benefits, etc.
- Prioritizing Talent Support projects while meeting specific deadlines
- Performing other related duties as required and assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have a minimum of 2 years HR professional experience in Employee Relations
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
- Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel, Access, Word, etc.)
- Preferable but not mandatory to have knowledge in HRIS platforms such as Workday
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
So What About the Perks? Perks matter
- We take a hybrid work approach, finding balance between the benefits of in-person and work-from-home environments. This position has an on-site expectation of a minimum of four days a week.
- Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.
- But Wait, There’s More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
- Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
- Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is.
- Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
- Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters!
- In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!
- Give Us a Reason (or not), and We’ll Celebrate. Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other’s company outside of day-to-day work.
- Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you’ll fit right in with the rest of us).
- Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!
ANYTHING ELSE?
DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)!
Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!
INTRODUCTION
DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.
The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock. You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In short, as an Employee Relations Specialist (Talent Support Specialist) you will be an integral part of the Talent Support Team by supporting DriveTime’s managers and employees in maintaining a consistent, fair and engaging company culture.
Our Employee Relations Specialist (Talent Support Specialist) is responsible for:
- Advising leadership on company policies and practices to ensure our core principles are upheld through consistency, fairness and a “doing the right thing” mentality while balancing business and employee needs
- Partnering directly with managers across all departments to guide performance management conversations, address employee concerns, and support internal reviews with a thoughtful, fair, and people-first approach
- Managing the company’s Speak Up line to assist employees with workplace suggestions, challenges and questions
- Receiving and fielding phone calls and email tickets related to Talent Support from management and employees
- Partnering with appropriate parties on Talent Support related issues: IE: Leave, Legal, Benefits, etc.
- Prioritizing Talent Support projects while meeting specific deadlines
- Performing other related duties as required and assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have a minimum of 2 years HR professional experience in Employee Relations
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
- Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel, Access, Word, etc.)
- Preferable but not mandatory to have knowledge in HRIS platforms such as Workday
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
So What About the Perks? Perks matter
- We take a hybrid work approach, finding balance between the benefits of in-person and work-from-home environments. This position has an on-site expectation of a minimum of four days a week.
- Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.
- But Wait, There’s More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
- Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
- Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is.
- Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
- Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters!
- In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!
- Give Us a Reason (or not), and We’ll Celebrate. Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other’s company outside of day-to-day work.
- Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you’ll fit right in with the rest of us).
- Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!
ANYTHING ELSE?
DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)!
Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!
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Document your HR credentials strategically
PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications match the job description exactly. Gather official transcripts, professional certifications like SHRM-CP or PHR, and employment records that map directly to the posted Employee Relations Specialist duties before any sponsorship conversation begins.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify companies that have previously sponsored Employee Relations Specialists. Employers already familiar with the labor certification process for HR roles move faster and make fewer costly filing errors than first-time sponsors.
Raise sponsorship during the offer stage not before
Bring up green card sponsorship after a written offer is in hand, not during early interviews. Framing it as a retention tool rather than a hiring cost shifts the conversation and gives HR decision-makers a business case to present internally.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL-certified prevailing wage for Employee Relations Specialists in your work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check wage levels by county before negotiating, so your final offer doesn't jeopardize PERM certification.
Find sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Filter by Employee Relations Specialist roles with green card sponsorship history directly on Migrate Mate. The platform surfaces employers who have filed PERM or I-140 petitions for similar HR positions, cutting your research time significantly.
Understand concurrent filing to accelerate your timeline
If your priority date is current, your employer can file the I-140 immigrant petition and your I-485 adjustment of status simultaneously. For Employee Relations Specialists from low-backlog countries, this can compress the total green card timeline by a year or more.
Green Card Employee Relations Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Employee Relations Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Employee Relations Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 because the role typically requires a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. If your employer requires a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials for the specific position, EB-2 may apply. The sponsoring employer's minimum requirements, not your personal qualifications, determine which category PERM is filed under.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery cap, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual lottery. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment test before filing, which adds three to six months upfront, but the result is a permanent immigration benefit rather than a status that expires every three years.
How long does the green card process take for an Employee Relations Specialist?
The full timeline from PERM filing to green card approval typically runs two to four years for most nationalities, assuming no significant visa backlog. PERM labor certification alone takes six to twelve months, followed by USCIS adjudication of the I-140 petition. Nationals from India or China face substantially longer waits due to per-country demand exceeding annual visa supply.
What can I do to make myself a stronger PERM sponsorship candidate?
Align your credentials precisely to the job description your employer posts for PERM, since USCIS will scrutinize whether your qualifications match the stated minimum requirements. Professional certifications like SHRM-CP or PHR reinforce the specialized nature of the role. Reviewing your O*NET occupation profile for Employee Relations Specialists can help you and your employer frame the position's requirements accurately.
Where can I find Employee Relations Specialist jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Employee Relations Specialist roles where employers have a verified history of PERM or I-140 filings for HR positions. This filters out roles where sponsorship is theoretically possible but never practiced, so you spend time pursuing employers who have already navigated the PERM process for comparable roles.