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Operations - Insurance Operations
Prudential’s Group Insurance Onboarding organization is seeking a Manager, Absence Onboarding Specialist (Leader of People) to lead a portion of the Absence Onboarding Specialist (AOS) team. This role provides day-to-day people leadership and delivery oversight, and partners closely with the Director of Absence Onboarding on leadership priorities, initiatives, project management, continuous improvement, and talent excellence.
The current employee work arrangement for this position is dependent on business preferences and location, and may require on-site presence on occasion at a Prudential office.
Reporting Relationship
This role reports to the Director of Absence Onboarding.
What you can expect
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Absence Onboarding Specialists, including ongoing feedback, performance management, recognition, and career development.
- Partner closely with the Director of Absence Onboarding on leadership priorities and operating rhythms, including team priorities, initiative planning, and progress tracking.
- Drive consistent execution of absence onboarding delivery for assigned cases, ensuring milestones, quality standards, and customer commitments are met.
- Provide project management support for key initiatives (planning, milestones, dependencies, risk tracking, and stakeholder updates).
- Establish clear expectations and ways of working for your portion of the team (capacity planning, case intake/triage, escalation paths, and coverage).
- Monitor and communicate progress for key cases and peak readiness work; proactively surface risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
- Drive continuous improvement across team processes and tools—identify opportunities, standardize best practices, and implement training and documentation to improve quality and efficiency.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships to remove friction and improve outcomes, partnering with Sales & Account Management, Underwriting, Claims, Client Data Management, Plan Setup/Contracts, and other onboarding partners.
- Support hiring and talent processes (interviewing, onboarding, training, development planning, and retention) in partnership with the Director and broader leadership.
- Reinforce a customer-focused and risk-aware mindset in onboarding decisions and communications.
What you’ll need
- 3+ years of people leadership experience and/or demonstrated leadership behaviors and characteristics in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment.
- Group Insurance experience required.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Experience in onboarding/implementation, operations, and/or project management, preferably in a customer-facing environment.
- Demonstrated strength in coaching, prioritization, and decision-making under pressure.
- Proven ability to partner with and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort communicating with all levels of Prudential associates.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands.
It’d be a plus if you had
- Knowledge of Group Insurance products, including absence and disability.
- Experience with claims or absence administration processes.
- Experience leading process improvement work (standard work, documentation, training, measurement).
What we offer you:
Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $106,000.00 to $174,900.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.
- Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
- 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
- Company-funded pension plan.
- Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
- Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
- Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.
Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com.
If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance.

Job Classification:
Operations - Insurance Operations
Prudential’s Group Insurance Onboarding organization is seeking a Manager, Absence Onboarding Specialist (Leader of People) to lead a portion of the Absence Onboarding Specialist (AOS) team. This role provides day-to-day people leadership and delivery oversight, and partners closely with the Director of Absence Onboarding on leadership priorities, initiatives, project management, continuous improvement, and talent excellence.
The current employee work arrangement for this position is dependent on business preferences and location, and may require on-site presence on occasion at a Prudential office.
Reporting Relationship
This role reports to the Director of Absence Onboarding.
What you can expect
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Absence Onboarding Specialists, including ongoing feedback, performance management, recognition, and career development.
- Partner closely with the Director of Absence Onboarding on leadership priorities and operating rhythms, including team priorities, initiative planning, and progress tracking.
- Drive consistent execution of absence onboarding delivery for assigned cases, ensuring milestones, quality standards, and customer commitments are met.
- Provide project management support for key initiatives (planning, milestones, dependencies, risk tracking, and stakeholder updates).
- Establish clear expectations and ways of working for your portion of the team (capacity planning, case intake/triage, escalation paths, and coverage).
- Monitor and communicate progress for key cases and peak readiness work; proactively surface risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
- Drive continuous improvement across team processes and tools—identify opportunities, standardize best practices, and implement training and documentation to improve quality and efficiency.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships to remove friction and improve outcomes, partnering with Sales & Account Management, Underwriting, Claims, Client Data Management, Plan Setup/Contracts, and other onboarding partners.
- Support hiring and talent processes (interviewing, onboarding, training, development planning, and retention) in partnership with the Director and broader leadership.
- Reinforce a customer-focused and risk-aware mindset in onboarding decisions and communications.
What you’ll need
- 3+ years of people leadership experience and/or demonstrated leadership behaviors and characteristics in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment.
- Group Insurance experience required.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Experience in onboarding/implementation, operations, and/or project management, preferably in a customer-facing environment.
- Demonstrated strength in coaching, prioritization, and decision-making under pressure.
- Proven ability to partner with and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort communicating with all levels of Prudential associates.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands.
It’d be a plus if you had
- Knowledge of Group Insurance products, including absence and disability.
- Experience with claims or absence administration processes.
- Experience leading process improvement work (standard work, documentation, training, measurement).
What we offer you:
Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $106,000.00 to $174,900.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.
- Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
- 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
- Company-funded pension plan.
- Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
- Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
- Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.
Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com.
If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Onboarding Specialist
Document your HR credentials before applying
PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications against the job's minimum requirements. Gather your degree transcripts, HR certifications like SHRM-CP or PHR, and any official credentials evaluations before approaching employers about sponsorship.
Target employers with dedicated HR infrastructure
Companies large enough to have an in-house HR team or a designated immigration counsel are far more likely to file PERM for Onboarding Specialists. Mid-to-large enterprises in healthcare, tech, and financial services regularly sponsor HR professionals for green cards.
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Filter by onboarding, HR onboarding, or people operations roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers who have actively filed employment-based green card petitions, saving you from cold-approaching companies unfamiliar with PERM requirements.
Verify the job description matches PERM requirements
The DOL requires that PERM job duties match your actual role exactly. Ask recruiters whether the posted description will serve as the PERM job description, since vague duties like 'assist with HR tasks' can trigger audits or denials.
Understand EB-3 country backlogs before accepting an offer
If you're from India or China, the EB-3 priority date backlog can extend wait times significantly. Review the State Department Visa Bulletin alongside your offer timeline so you understand when you'd actually receive your green card, not just when USCIS approves your I-140.
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Find Onboarding Specialist JobsOnboarding Specialist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Onboarding Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Onboarding Specialist positions qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field like human resources or business administration. EB-2 applies when the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or when you pursue a National Interest Waiver, which is rare for standard onboarding roles. Your employer's PERM filing will specify the category based on the job's minimum educational requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Unlike the H-1B, employment-based green card sponsorship has no annual lottery for most applicants, and EB-3 professional petitions face no numerical cap at the I-140 stage. The PERM process takes longer upfront, often 12 to 24 months before USCIS even adjudicates your I-140, but the outcome is permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status. For Onboarding Specialists from countries other than India and China, the total timeline to a green card is often more predictable than repeated H-1B renewals.
What does PERM labor certification involve for an Onboarding Specialist position?
Your employer files a PERM application with the DOL to certify that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. This requires a mandatory recruitment period, typically 30 to 60 days, during which the employer must advertise the position and document any applicants. The job description submitted to DOL must precisely match your actual duties, so reviewing it carefully before your employer files protects you from audit delays later.
How can I find Onboarding Specialist jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Onboarding Specialist and HR onboarding roles at companies with active employment-based green card filing history, so you're not guessing whether an employer will sponsor. Targeting employers who have already navigated PERM for similar roles significantly reduces the risk of an employer backing out mid-process due to unfamiliarity with the filing requirements.
Can I switch jobs during the green card process as an Onboarding Specialist?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability rules let you change employers to a similar HR or onboarding role without restarting the process. The new position must be in the same or a substantially similar occupational classification. Switching before the 180-day mark restarts the entire PERM filing, so timing your job change carefully against your priority date is essential.
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