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Human Resources Lead jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-2 covers advanced-degree HR professionals, while EB-3 applies to those with a bachelor's degree and qualifying experience. Priority-date backlogs vary by country of birth.
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Southfield, MI, US, 48033
Country/Region: United States
Job Function: Human Resources
Requisition ID: 50121
Employment Type: Salary
Lear For You
We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.
A path to a better career. A better future.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.
They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.
Are you ready for a better career? A better future?
Job Description
Provide strategic leadership to globally standardize, govern and optimize HR GBS processes; prioritize opportunities based on value, risk, volume and employee impact; translate operational needs into clear requirements; and identify scalable opportunities for automation across process, technology and employee experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead global standardization, optimization and centralization planning aligned with HR GBS strategy.
- Analyze HR Connect demand, trends and service metrics to identify and size opportunities.
- Maintain a prioritized portfolio and roadmap using value, risk, volume, employee impact, scalability, feasibility and regional readiness.
- Manage milestones, dependencies, risks, actions and benefit realization; provide concise HR GBS Council reporting.
- Partner with Change Management on stakeholder impacts, communications, training, adoption and transition to standardized ways of working.
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align global and regional stakeholders on future-state processes, roles, decisions and handoffs.
- Promote a continuous improvement mindset through governance forums, working sessions, playbooks, coaching and reusable standards.
- Build strong Operations and HR partnership to design globally scalable solutions while addressing validated local requirements.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Operations Management, Information Systems, or a related field required.
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in HR Shared Services, HR Operations, Process Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Business Transformation, or related functions.
- Proven experience leading global process standardization, optimization, governance, and transformation initiatives across multiple regions and stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of HR service delivery models, shared services operations, and end-to-end HR processes.
- Demonstrated experience establishing process governance frameworks, operating models, standard operating procedures.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
Location:
Southfield, MI, US, 48033
Country/Region: United States
Job Function: Human Resources
Requisition ID: 50121
Employment Type: Salary
Lear For You
We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.
A path to a better career. A better future.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.
They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.
Are you ready for a better career? A better future?
Job Description
Provide strategic leadership to globally standardize, govern and optimize HR GBS processes; prioritize opportunities based on value, risk, volume and employee impact; translate operational needs into clear requirements; and identify scalable opportunities for automation across process, technology and employee experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead global standardization, optimization and centralization planning aligned with HR GBS strategy.
- Analyze HR Connect demand, trends and service metrics to identify and size opportunities.
- Maintain a prioritized portfolio and roadmap using value, risk, volume, employee impact, scalability, feasibility and regional readiness.
- Manage milestones, dependencies, risks, actions and benefit realization; provide concise HR GBS Council reporting.
- Partner with Change Management on stakeholder impacts, communications, training, adoption and transition to standardized ways of working.
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align global and regional stakeholders on future-state processes, roles, decisions and handoffs.
- Promote a continuous improvement mindset through governance forums, working sessions, playbooks, coaching and reusable standards.
- Build strong Operations and HR partnership to design globally scalable solutions while addressing validated local requirements.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Operations Management, Information Systems, or a related field required.
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in HR Shared Services, HR Operations, Process Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Business Transformation, or related functions.
- Proven experience leading global process standardization, optimization, governance, and transformation initiatives across multiple regions and stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of HR service delivery models, shared services operations, and end-to-end HR processes.
- Demonstrated experience establishing process governance frameworks, operating models, standard operating procedures.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Human Resources Lead
Align your credentials to EB category requirements
Pull your official transcripts and employment records before you apply. EB-2 requires a U.S. master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive HR experience, so document each promotion and expanded scope of responsibility carefully.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed PERM filing history for HR Lead roles. Targeting companies that have already sponsored similar positions reduces the risk of educating an employer about a process they've never attempted.
Benchmark your wage against OFLC prevailing rates
Before negotiations, run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to find the prevailing wage level. PERM requires your offered salary to meet or exceed that threshold, so knowing the floor protects your offer from PERM denial later.
Identify employers with dedicated immigration budgets
HR Lead roles are operational hires, not technical ones. Some employers lack established green card workflows for HR staff specifically. During interviews, ask directly whether the company has sponsored green cards for HR professionals before and whether immigration counsel is on retainer.
Review the O*NET profile before PERM recruitment begins
Your employer's PERM application must list duties that match the actual occupation. The O*NET profile for HR managers defines core tasks that DOL auditors reference. Ensure your job description aligns with that profile to withstand a potential audit.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date belongs to you. If you move to a new employer, that date can carry over to their I-140 filing. AC21 portability also lets you change to a same or similar HR role after your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more.
Green Card Human Resources Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Human Resources Lead role, EB-2 or EB-3?
Most HR Lead positions qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree. If the role requires a master's degree or equivalent, meaning a bachelor's plus five years of progressive HR experience, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's immigration counsel will confirm the correct category based on the minimum requirements stated in the job description used for PERM.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for HR Lead roles?
H-1B visa provides temporary status in three-year increments and requires an LCA filed with DOL. Green card sponsorship through PERM is a permanent immigration benefit with no renewal cycle once approved. PERM requires a formal recruitment test to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, a prevailing wage determination, and an I-140 petition with USCIS before you can apply for adjustment of status or consular processing.
How do I find employers who have sponsored green cards for HR professionals before?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified PERM filing history, so you can focus your search on companies that have already navigated the process for HR roles. This matters because PERM for an HR Lead position can face additional scrutiny when the role involves evaluating or supervising the same recruitment process the employer must follow during PERM.
What makes PERM labor certification more complex for HR Lead roles specifically?
HR Lead roles create an inherent conflict of interest in PERM because the person being sponsored may oversee the company's own recruitment function. DOL auditors sometimes scrutinize whether the employer's recruitment test was conducted independently of the sponsored employee's influence. Your employer should ensure the PERM recruitment is managed by outside counsel or a team member not reporting to you.
Can I change employers while my green card is in process?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your I-140 has been approved, a new employer can file a new I-140 while you retain your original priority date. Separately, once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to the same or a similar HR occupation without restarting the process, even if the original employer withdraws the petition.