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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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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: HR Project Specialist
Location: Seattle, WA- 98101
Work Type: Temporary Assignment
Duration: 6 Months
Work Type: Onsite
Payrate: $25.00 - 25.00/hr.
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. The below job opportunity is to one of our clients who is a fashion specialty retailer founded on a simple idea: offer each customer the best possible service, quality, value, and selection. We are looking for an individual to provide specialized Information Technology support for our strategic business partners within the client Corporate Center.
Job Description:
The Talent Operations team is looking for a Project Specialist to help support our Talent Programs, mainly focused on background screening. This person will support the day-to-day operations and will also have the opportunity to lead small projects and help support strategic initiatives throughout the year. They will be responsible for reporting, data and document management, responding to questions, resolving problems and building partnerships with our vendor, recruiters, and HR to provide an excellent candidate experience. This position requires someone who can build trust, work independently and collaboratively, is agile, takes initiative, is solution oriented and values continuous improvement.
A day in the life...
- Maintain, track and monitor compliance through reporting and communicate results.
- Pull, filter, review and follow-up on daily reporting in regards to delays, exceptions, and expirations.
- Manage our e-mail inbox and act as a subject matter expert to answer all incoming questions, issues and requests and escalate as appropriate.
- Partner with our vendor to answer questions, submit service tickets, get status updates and solution problems.
- Utilize Workday to review candidate information and order manual background checks as needed through our vendor’s platform.
- Partner with program manager on strategic initiatives.
- Lead monthly, annual and ad-hoc internal screening projects and collaborate with Program Manager and business partners on progress.
- Assist Program Manager in reviewing, maintaining and refining program policies and documents on our site.
- Create and document internal processes as needed and identify areas for improvement.
Skills:
- Strong excel capabilities (Required) and skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience in ServiceNow (Required)
- Experience using Workday Recruiting (Required)
- Experience with First Advantage (Strongly Preferred)
- 3+ years experience in HR / Recruiting (Required)
- Strong prioritization, organization, and time management skills
- The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver the appropriate level of detail based on audience
- High attention to detail and accuracy of data; proven ability to use data to identify inefficiencies and help implement process improvements
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
- The ability to build trusting relationships with internal partners
- A high level of curiosity, ownership, and accountability
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
Job Title: HR Project Specialist
Location: Seattle, WA- 98101
Work Type: Temporary Assignment
Duration: 6 Months
Work Type: Onsite
Payrate: $25.00 - 25.00/hr.
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. The below job opportunity is to one of our clients who is a fashion specialty retailer founded on a simple idea: offer each customer the best possible service, quality, value, and selection. We are looking for an individual to provide specialized Information Technology support for our strategic business partners within the client Corporate Center.
Job Description:
The Talent Operations team is looking for a Project Specialist to help support our Talent Programs, mainly focused on background screening. This person will support the day-to-day operations and will also have the opportunity to lead small projects and help support strategic initiatives throughout the year. They will be responsible for reporting, data and document management, responding to questions, resolving problems and building partnerships with our vendor, recruiters, and HR to provide an excellent candidate experience. This position requires someone who can build trust, work independently and collaboratively, is agile, takes initiative, is solution oriented and values continuous improvement.
A day in the life...
- Maintain, track and monitor compliance through reporting and communicate results.
- Pull, filter, review and follow-up on daily reporting in regards to delays, exceptions, and expirations.
- Manage our e-mail inbox and act as a subject matter expert to answer all incoming questions, issues and requests and escalate as appropriate.
- Partner with our vendor to answer questions, submit service tickets, get status updates and solution problems.
- Utilize Workday to review candidate information and order manual background checks as needed through our vendor’s platform.
- Partner with program manager on strategic initiatives.
- Lead monthly, annual and ad-hoc internal screening projects and collaborate with Program Manager and business partners on progress.
- Assist Program Manager in reviewing, maintaining and refining program policies and documents on our site.
- Create and document internal processes as needed and identify areas for improvement.
Skills:
- Strong excel capabilities (Required) and skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience in ServiceNow (Required)
- Experience using Workday Recruiting (Required)
- Experience with First Advantage (Strongly Preferred)
- 3+ years experience in HR / Recruiting (Required)
- Strong prioritization, organization, and time management skills
- The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver the appropriate level of detail based on audience
- High attention to detail and accuracy of data; proven ability to use data to identify inefficiencies and help implement process improvements
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
- The ability to build trusting relationships with internal partners
- A high level of curiosity, ownership, and accountability
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
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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.
Green Card Human Resources: 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 visa 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.