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Human Resources Associate roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification with DOL, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Mid-size and enterprise employers in professional services, healthcare, and tech regularly sponsor HR professionals through this permanent residency pathway.
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Vestwell is the financial technology company powering the new savings economy. The New York City-based fintech platform redefines how people save for the critical aspects of life across retirement, education, and healthcare savings needs. Today, Vestwell enables over 790,000 businesses and more than 2.75 million active savers, with over $57 billion in assets saved across all 50 United States. Vestwell offers a range of products, including workplace-delivered retirement plans, employer-offered student loan repayment benefits, and various savings accounts for education, emergencies, and individuals with disabilities. Vestwell's platform serves a diverse clientele, including financial advisers, employers, third-party administrators, financial institutions, payroll providers, government agencies, and individual savers.
Who Are We Looking For?
As a Sourcer on our Talent Acquisition team, you will be a key partner to our recruiters and hiring managers, building and nurturing the candidate pipelines that fuel our growth. You will proactively identify, engage, and evaluate talent across a range of functions, while helping ensure every candidate has a thoughtful, professional experience with Vestwell. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys the craft of sourcing and wants to make a visible impact on how we hire.
What Will You Be Doing?
Day-to-day You Will Be Expected To
- Build pipelines proactively: Source passive and active candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, professional communities, and other channels to create diverse, qualified talent pools for open and upcoming roles.
- Engage candidates: Craft personalized outreach across email, LinkedIn, and other channels, follow up consistently, and build genuine interest in Vestwell and the opportunity.
- Screen and evaluate: Review inbound applications, conduct initial screening conversations, and assess candidates against defined role requirements to support objective, data-driven hiring decisions.
- Partner with recruiters and hiring managers: Participate in intake conversations, align on role requirements and ideal candidate profiles, share market insights, and refine sourcing strategy based on feedback.
- Manage the process in Greenhouse: Keep candidate records, notes, stages, and dispositions accurate and up to date so the team has clear visibility into pipeline health.
- Track and report: Monitor sourcing metrics such as outreach response rates, screen-to-submit ratios, and pipeline diversity, and use the data to continuously improve results.
- Deliver a great candidate experience: Communicate clearly and promptly, represent Vestwell's brand and culture, and ensure candidates feel respected whatever the outcome.
- Contribute to the team: Share best practices, help improve sourcing playbooks and templates, and support employer branding and recruiting events as needed.
- Own the end-to-end candidate interview process, from conducting initial interview screens to coordinating virtual and on-site interview panels across multiple time zones and stakeholder groups.
REQUIREMENTS
The Necessities:
- 1–3 years of experience in sourcing or recruiting, in an agency, in-house, or high-growth environment
- Demonstrated success building pipelines for professional roles; experience with technical, fintech, or other specialized hiring is a plus
- Hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced search techniques
- Experience with an applicant tracking system, ideally Greenhouse
- Experience reviewing applications and conducting candidate screens against defined role criteria
- Ability to partner effectively with recruiters, hiring managers, and other stakeholders
The Extras
- Experience working in startup and or FinTech environment(s)
This role will be based in our Austin office, and will be part of Vestwell's hybrid in-office operation. This role will be hired on a W-2, contract-to-hire basis of up to 3 months, with the potential to extend and/or convert to full-time employment. The expected hourly range for this position is $35 - $40/hour base. This position is eligible to participate in the Company Bonus Pool and is eligible to receive new hire equity in the Company. Please note that salary bands are based on NY and other similar metro areas and may differ based on where the role is ultimately hired.
Full-Time Employee Benefits
We’re an innovative, high-growth company with an exciting future ahead. At Vestwell, we prioritize employee wellbeing through comprehensive health benefits, generous time off, and a dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee. Our hybrid work model offers flexibility while providing access to our collaborative offices in Midtown Manhattan, Austin, King of Prussia, and Scottsdale. And, of course, as a company focused on helping people save for the future, we offer a competitive 401(k) plan.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Our interview process starts the same for every candidate with 1-2 introductory conversations to learn more about your background, interests, and what you're looking for, while also giving you the opportunity to learn more about Vestwell and the team. From there, the process varies by role but typically includes a skills or experience-based assessment, such as a coding interview, portfolio review, or deeper discussion of your relevant experience. Successful candidates then move on to a virtual or in-person interview panel. Before extending an offer, we complete a reference check with a current or former manager and a peer. Throughout the process, we prioritize transparency, clear communication, and minimizing surprises. For your awareness you will only receive correspondence from recruiting@vestwell.com any other domain not ending in vestwell.com is not our Recruitment team.
Vestwell’s Privacy Policy.
Attention California residents: In the course of conducting our business and complying with federal, state, and local government regulations governing such matters as employment, tax, insurance, etc., we must collect Personal Information from you. Should you accept employment with Vestwell you may view our California Privacy Rights Act here: Vestwell’s California Privacy Rights Policy.
INTRODUCTION
Vestwell is the financial technology company powering the new savings economy. The New York City-based fintech platform redefines how people save for the critical aspects of life across retirement, education, and healthcare savings needs. Today, Vestwell enables over 790,000 businesses and more than 2.75 million active savers, with over $57 billion in assets saved across all 50 United States. Vestwell offers a range of products, including workplace-delivered retirement plans, employer-offered student loan repayment benefits, and various savings accounts for education, emergencies, and individuals with disabilities. Vestwell's platform serves a diverse clientele, including financial advisers, employers, third-party administrators, financial institutions, payroll providers, government agencies, and individual savers.
Who Are We Looking For?
As a Sourcer on our Talent Acquisition team, you will be a key partner to our recruiters and hiring managers, building and nurturing the candidate pipelines that fuel our growth. You will proactively identify, engage, and evaluate talent across a range of functions, while helping ensure every candidate has a thoughtful, professional experience with Vestwell. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys the craft of sourcing and wants to make a visible impact on how we hire.
What Will You Be Doing?
Day-to-day You Will Be Expected To
- Build pipelines proactively: Source passive and active candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, professional communities, and other channels to create diverse, qualified talent pools for open and upcoming roles.
- Engage candidates: Craft personalized outreach across email, LinkedIn, and other channels, follow up consistently, and build genuine interest in Vestwell and the opportunity.
- Screen and evaluate: Review inbound applications, conduct initial screening conversations, and assess candidates against defined role requirements to support objective, data-driven hiring decisions.
- Partner with recruiters and hiring managers: Participate in intake conversations, align on role requirements and ideal candidate profiles, share market insights, and refine sourcing strategy based on feedback.
- Manage the process in Greenhouse: Keep candidate records, notes, stages, and dispositions accurate and up to date so the team has clear visibility into pipeline health.
- Track and report: Monitor sourcing metrics such as outreach response rates, screen-to-submit ratios, and pipeline diversity, and use the data to continuously improve results.
- Deliver a great candidate experience: Communicate clearly and promptly, represent Vestwell's brand and culture, and ensure candidates feel respected whatever the outcome.
- Contribute to the team: Share best practices, help improve sourcing playbooks and templates, and support employer branding and recruiting events as needed.
- Own the end-to-end candidate interview process, from conducting initial interview screens to coordinating virtual and on-site interview panels across multiple time zones and stakeholder groups.
REQUIREMENTS
The Necessities:
- 1–3 years of experience in sourcing or recruiting, in an agency, in-house, or high-growth environment
- Demonstrated success building pipelines for professional roles; experience with technical, fintech, or other specialized hiring is a plus
- Hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced search techniques
- Experience with an applicant tracking system, ideally Greenhouse
- Experience reviewing applications and conducting candidate screens against defined role criteria
- Ability to partner effectively with recruiters, hiring managers, and other stakeholders
The Extras
- Experience working in startup and or FinTech environment(s)
This role will be based in our Austin office, and will be part of Vestwell's hybrid in-office operation. This role will be hired on a W-2, contract-to-hire basis of up to 3 months, with the potential to extend and/or convert to full-time employment. The expected hourly range for this position is $35 - $40/hour base. This position is eligible to participate in the Company Bonus Pool and is eligible to receive new hire equity in the Company. Please note that salary bands are based on NY and other similar metro areas and may differ based on where the role is ultimately hired.
Full-Time Employee Benefits
We’re an innovative, high-growth company with an exciting future ahead. At Vestwell, we prioritize employee wellbeing through comprehensive health benefits, generous time off, and a dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee. Our hybrid work model offers flexibility while providing access to our collaborative offices in Midtown Manhattan, Austin, King of Prussia, and Scottsdale. And, of course, as a company focused on helping people save for the future, we offer a competitive 401(k) plan.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Our interview process starts the same for every candidate with 1-2 introductory conversations to learn more about your background, interests, and what you're looking for, while also giving you the opportunity to learn more about Vestwell and the team. From there, the process varies by role but typically includes a skills or experience-based assessment, such as a coding interview, portfolio review, or deeper discussion of your relevant experience. Successful candidates then move on to a virtual or in-person interview panel. Before extending an offer, we complete a reference check with a current or former manager and a peer. Throughout the process, we prioritize transparency, clear communication, and minimizing surprises. For your awareness you will only receive correspondence from recruiting@vestwell.com any other domain not ending in vestwell.com is not our Recruitment team.
Vestwell’s Privacy Policy.
Attention California residents: In the course of conducting our business and complying with federal, state, and local government regulations governing such matters as employment, tax, insurance, etc., we must collect Personal Information from you. Should you accept employment with Vestwell you may view our California Privacy Rights Act here: Vestwell’s California Privacy Rights Policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Human Resources Associate
Align your degree to specialty occupation standards
EB-2 eligibility for HR Associate roles requires a directly related advanced degree, not just any master's. Document how your human resources, organizational psychology, or labor relations coursework maps to the duties USCIS evaluates during adjudication.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search to identify employers who have filed PERM applications under Standard Occupational Classification codes for HR roles. Consistent filing history signals an established sponsorship process rather than a one-off request.
Search green card sponsoring HR jobs on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Human Resources Associate openings by employers actively sponsoring EB-2 or EB-3 green cards. The platform surfaces sponsorship signals from PERM and LCA disclosure data so you're not guessing from generic job postings.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your PERM application locks in a wage level that DOL certifies against local market data. Confirm your offer meets at least Level I or Level II prevailing wage using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting, because a sub-threshold offer delays or kills certification.
Clarify employer PERM sponsorship intent during interviews
HR departments that handle sponsorship internally know the PERM timeline: labor certification alone averages over a year. Ask directly whether the role is EB-3 or EB-2 track and whether outside counsel is engaged, before accepting an offer.
Gather employment verification documents early
PERM requires your employer to document your prior qualifying experience. Collect official letters on company letterhead, W-2s, or foreign equivalents now, because gaps in employment history discovered mid-process can pause your I-140 filing by months.
Green Card Human Resources Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Human Resources Associate roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on the position requirements. EB-3 covers roles where a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field is the standard minimum. EB-2 applies when the employer requires an advanced degree or the candidate has advanced-degree credentials. The employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM application, which DOL then certifies.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for an HR Associate?
H-1B visa is temporary, capped at 65,000 registrations annually, and subject to lottery selection. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 category level for most nationalities, leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable nonimmigrant status, and requires the employer to conduct a formal DOL-supervised recruitment process before filing. Total timelines from PERM filing to green card approval typically run two to four years, longer than a first H-1B but permanent in outcome.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from an HR Associate candidate?
Your employer files PERM with DOL to prove no qualified U.S. worker applied for the role under the posted minimum requirements. You must meet every stated requirement: degree field, years of experience, and any listed skills. You cannot exceed the stated minimum requirements either, since PERM positions are not for jobs requiring more than the baseline. DOL audits roughly 30 percent of PERM applications, so documentation of your credentials needs to be thorough.
Which types of employers typically sponsor Human Resources Associates for green cards?
Enterprise employers in healthcare systems, financial services, technology, and large professional services firms sponsor HR Associates most frequently because they have dedicated immigration counsel and recurring hiring needs. Mid-size manufacturers and government contractors also file PERM for HR roles when they struggle to fill positions locally. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified PERM filing history in HR occupations rather than relying on self-reported sponsorship claims in job postings.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed but before my green card is approved?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, once your I-140 is approved and your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, you can change to a same or similar occupational classification without abandoning the priority date. HR Associate to HR Generalist or HR Manager roles within the same SOC group typically qualify. Consult your immigration attorney before making any employer change mid-process to confirm portability applies.