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Human Resources roles in compensation, talent acquisition, and HR business partnering qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers file on your behalf, certifying no qualified U.S. worker is available. A bachelor's degree in HR, business, or a related field typically satisfies EB-3 skilled worker requirements, while advanced-degree professionals may qualify under EB-2.
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The Services HR Manager is responsible for implementation of HR programs and processes, to maximize business performance and champion excellent Associate and Customer experience in designated regions. This role supports Home Depot Exteriors, Home Depot Interiors, Lead Generation and Core THD Services teams. The Services HR Manager provides council to General Regional Managers for HDE and HDI, Regional Core Services Managers and Territory Managers Lead Generation for their respective regions. Services HR Manager is an influential, courageous, knowledgeable and trusted HR business partner that drives effectiveness and success in areas of organizational effectiveness; talent planning; efficient staffing; policy compliance; learning and development; associates engagement; positive associate relations and career pathing across multiple Services organizations.
Key Responsibilities:
- 30% Provides advice and council in general associate relations issues. Identifies breaches of culture and/or values that negatively impact workplace and addresses them. Gathers information and resolution for investigations. Ensures the same processes are followed in each business group.
- 25% Effectively executes human resources programs that support the business and drives consistency in practice of HR SOPs and employment law. Drives consistency and best practices within multi-business client group.
- 25% Assists with leadership & associate development as well as performance management in assigned Services region. Educates on existing enterprise HR tools and facilitates training sessions to ensure ongoing development (New Leader Assimilations, 360 degree feedback, Servant Leadership, Open Door Policy Training, Selection).
- 20% Acts as Associate Advocate, stays closely connected with client groups in the field through various of listening mechanisms such as: town halls, associate feedback surveys, round tables and exit interviews. In partnership with leaders, formulates solutions and action items to support positive associate experience.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This position reports to the Divisional HR Manager - Services.
- This position has 0 direct reports.
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel more than 50% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 4 to 6 years of experience in Human Resources is preferred.
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 5
Competencies:
- Technical knowledge of Human Resources specialties including employment law, employee relations, management and organizational development, staffing, training and compensation.
- Written and verbal presentation & facilitation skills including stand-up presentation skills. Effective communication skills.
- Problem solving and organization skills.
- Conflict management skills.
- Strong knowledge of Home Depot business processes.
- Experience or capability in supporting multi-business units from people programs perspective.
- Strong Learning Agility.
- Action Oriented (prioritizing needs from multiple business leaders).
- Ability to effectively drive change and strong results.
- Process orientation.
- Strong Business Acumen.
For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Nevada, New York City, Ithaca (NY), Westchester County (NY), and Washington residents:
The pay range for this position is between $100,000.00 - $120,000.00.
Position Purpose:
The Services HR Manager is responsible for implementation of HR programs and processes, to maximize business performance and champion excellent Associate and Customer experience in designated regions. This role supports Home Depot Exteriors, Home Depot Interiors, Lead Generation and Core THD Services teams. The Services HR Manager provides council to General Regional Managers for HDE and HDI, Regional Core Services Managers and Territory Managers Lead Generation for their respective regions. Services HR Manager is an influential, courageous, knowledgeable and trusted HR business partner that drives effectiveness and success in areas of organizational effectiveness; talent planning; efficient staffing; policy compliance; learning and development; associates engagement; positive associate relations and career pathing across multiple Services organizations.
Key Responsibilities:
- 30% Provides advice and council in general associate relations issues. Identifies breaches of culture and/or values that negatively impact workplace and addresses them. Gathers information and resolution for investigations. Ensures the same processes are followed in each business group.
- 25% Effectively executes human resources programs that support the business and drives consistency in practice of HR SOPs and employment law. Drives consistency and best practices within multi-business client group.
- 25% Assists with leadership & associate development as well as performance management in assigned Services region. Educates on existing enterprise HR tools and facilitates training sessions to ensure ongoing development (New Leader Assimilations, 360 degree feedback, Servant Leadership, Open Door Policy Training, Selection).
- 20% Acts as Associate Advocate, stays closely connected with client groups in the field through various of listening mechanisms such as: town halls, associate feedback surveys, round tables and exit interviews. In partnership with leaders, formulates solutions and action items to support positive associate experience.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This position reports to the Divisional HR Manager - Services.
- This position has 0 direct reports.
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel more than 50% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 4 to 6 years of experience in Human Resources is preferred.
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 5
Competencies:
- Technical knowledge of Human Resources specialties including employment law, employee relations, management and organizational development, staffing, training and compensation.
- Written and verbal presentation & facilitation skills including stand-up presentation skills. Effective communication skills.
- Problem solving and organization skills.
- Conflict management skills.
- Strong knowledge of Home Depot business processes.
- Experience or capability in supporting multi-business units from people programs perspective.
- Strong Learning Agility.
- Action Oriented (prioritizing needs from multiple business leaders).
- Ability to effectively drive change and strong results.
- Process orientation.
- Strong Business Acumen.
For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Nevada, New York City, Ithaca (NY), Westchester County (NY), and Washington residents:
The pay range for this position is between $100,000.00 - $120,000.00.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Human Resources
Align your credentials to SOC codes
PERM filings use Standard Occupational Classification codes to define the role. HR generalist, compensation analyst, and talent acquisition specialist each map to different SOC codes, which affects prevailing wage levels and your EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility. Confirm your target job title's SOC code using O*NET before applying.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Not every HR team sponsors green cards. Focus on companies that have filed PERM applications for HR roles before, which signals an established immigration infrastructure and a legal team familiar with the labor certification process. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers actively sponsoring HR positions.
Verify prevailing wage before salary negotiations
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your target HR title before you negotiate, so you know the floor your employer is legally required to meet.
Understand EB-2 advanced degree documentation early
If you hold a master's degree in HR, organizational psychology, or business, gather foreign credential evaluations now. USCIS requires a U.S. equivalent evaluation for non-U.S. degrees, and delays in obtaining this document can stall your I-140 petition after PERM certification is already complete.
Ask about PERM timing during the offer stage
Some HR employers initiate PERM only after an employee has worked there six to twelve months. Others start immediately. Ask directly during the offer negotiation whether sponsorship begins at hire and whether the company covers attorney fees, since both factors significantly affect your green card timeline.
Distinguish EB-3 and EB-2 before accepting a role
If your employer classifies your HR role as EB-3 skilled worker rather than EB-2, your priority date queue may differ significantly depending on your country of birth. Nationals from India or China face longer EB-2 backlogs, making EB-3 potentially faster. Confirm which category applies before PERM is filed.
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Find Human Resources JobsHuman Resources Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Human Resources roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most HR roles qualify for EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Roles with specialized functions, such as compensation strategy, HR analytics, or organizational development, may qualify for EB-2 if the position requires an advanced degree or the candidate holds a master's degree with documented specialized expertise. Your employer's attorney determines the category before filing PERM.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for HR professionals?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary, capped at 85,000 annually, and subject to a lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent and has no annual cap at the petition level, though visa number availability varies by country of birth. PERM also requires your employer to conduct a formal labor market test before USCIS adjudicates your I-140, which adds several months to the timeline but leads to lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for HR roles?
PERM labor certification currently takes six to twelve months from filing to DOL decision, though audit requests can extend this. After PERM approval, USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition, which takes several additional months under standard processing. Nationals from most countries outside India and China can then file for adjustment of status immediately, with a green card issued within one to two years of the I-140 approval.
Where can I find HR employers that actively sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter by job title, location, and employer sponsorship history to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for HR roles in the past, which is a reliable signal that they have the legal infrastructure to sponsor again. Generic job platforms don't surface this sponsorship history, so the search is far more targeted on Migrate Mate.
Can my employer start the PERM process before I have my H-1B or other work authorization resolved?
Yes. PERM is an employer-driven process and can begin regardless of your current visa status, as long as you're authorized to work at the time of filing. Many HR professionals on H-1B or O-1 visas run PERM concurrently to preserve priority dates and avoid gaps in status. Starting PERM early also protects you if your current visa reaches its maximum period of stay.
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