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Payments Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently ties your immigration status to your employer. Financial operations employers routinely sponsor foreign professionals with backgrounds in payment processing, reconciliation, and compliance. Securing sponsorship means transitioning from temporary work authorization to lawful permanent residency.
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About the team
The Procurement Team plays a critical role in the business and is responsible for the strategy design and end-to-end processes involved in the purchase of goods and services in a sustainable and financially viable way in compliance with business standards. We are responsible for sourcing and onboarding of new vendors, supporting the development of key company systems and processes, maintaining a strategic overview of project procurement management activities and ensuring that purchasing contracts and arrangements are fulfilled in strict accordance with legal requirements, project requirements, and business policies and procedures.
- Capable of thinking about problems from the essence, sorting out, constructing, and optimizing various work-related processes;
- Develop a standard operating system, set reasonable SLA assessment metrics, and ensure the standardization and efficiency of processes;
- Automation Improvement: Utilize systems and tools to identify automation opportunities in relevant processes, continuously increase the proportion of automated operations, and enhance the organization's staff efficiency;
- Collaborate closely with each procurement team to identify issues and pain points in execution and propose targeted process optimization solutions;
- Collaborate with cross-functional areas of business such as finance and internal control to devise specific action plans and responsibility assignments, and drive the implementation of XFN projects;
- Ensure that all procurement activities comply with company policies and procurement systems by monitoring the implementation results of payments, thereby reducing compliance risks;
- Identify and assess latent risks in the payment process, and collaborate with the internal control team to develop corresponding control measures;
- Proactively identify payment pain points of suppliers and explore actionable solutions for improvement;
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Monitor the achievement of payment metrics through Data Analysis, regularly submit reports, and provide feedback on improvement suggestions to the team;
- Project Management: Devise plans and programs, coordinate resources from all parties, supervise project progress, and ensure the effective implementation of various projects is rapidly promoted;
- Team Management: Coordinate with operations on POC and assist in the management of BPO vendors.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s)
- Bachelor's degree or above;
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in procurement, supply chain, finance, etc.;
- Familiar with the entire process and system of centralized procurement payment.
Preferred Qualification(s)
- Have clear logical thinking and data-driven capabilities, be able to conduct problem analysis and task decomposition, have strong self-motivation, be resilient, and be willing to accept challenges and changes;
- Possess good communication and collaboration skills, be able to clearly express opinions in cross-team cooperation, effectively listen to and understand others, promote all parties to reach consensus, and jointly achieve goals;
- Possess team management and leadership skills, and be able to motivate team members to achieve common goals.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $70,304 - $136,000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
Responsibilities
About the team
The Procurement Team plays a critical role in the business and is responsible for the strategy design and end-to-end processes involved in the purchase of goods and services in a sustainable and financially viable way in compliance with business standards. We are responsible for sourcing and onboarding of new vendors, supporting the development of key company systems and processes, maintaining a strategic overview of project procurement management activities and ensuring that purchasing contracts and arrangements are fulfilled in strict accordance with legal requirements, project requirements, and business policies and procedures.
- Capable of thinking about problems from the essence, sorting out, constructing, and optimizing various work-related processes;
- Develop a standard operating system, set reasonable SLA assessment metrics, and ensure the standardization and efficiency of processes;
- Automation Improvement: Utilize systems and tools to identify automation opportunities in relevant processes, continuously increase the proportion of automated operations, and enhance the organization's staff efficiency;
- Collaborate closely with each procurement team to identify issues and pain points in execution and propose targeted process optimization solutions;
- Collaborate with cross-functional areas of business such as finance and internal control to devise specific action plans and responsibility assignments, and drive the implementation of XFN projects;
- Ensure that all procurement activities comply with company policies and procurement systems by monitoring the implementation results of payments, thereby reducing compliance risks;
- Identify and assess latent risks in the payment process, and collaborate with the internal control team to develop corresponding control measures;
- Proactively identify payment pain points of suppliers and explore actionable solutions for improvement;
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Monitor the achievement of payment metrics through Data Analysis, regularly submit reports, and provide feedback on improvement suggestions to the team;
- Project Management: Devise plans and programs, coordinate resources from all parties, supervise project progress, and ensure the effective implementation of various projects is rapidly promoted;
- Team Management: Coordinate with operations on POC and assist in the management of BPO vendors.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s)
- Bachelor's degree or above;
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in procurement, supply chain, finance, etc.;
- Familiar with the entire process and system of centralized procurement payment.
Preferred Qualification(s)
- Have clear logical thinking and data-driven capabilities, be able to conduct problem analysis and task decomposition, have strong self-motivation, be resilient, and be willing to accept challenges and changes;
- Possess good communication and collaboration skills, be able to clearly express opinions in cross-team cooperation, effectively listen to and understand others, promote all parties to reach consensus, and jointly achieve goals;
- Possess team management and leadership skills, and be able to motivate team members to achieve common goals.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $70,304 - $136,000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Payments Specialist
Translate your credentials into PERM-ready documentation
PERM requires your employer to define a minimum degree requirement for the role. If your payments background spans fintech, acquiring networks, or card scheme operations, document each specialty clearly so your experience maps to the job description on the ETA 9089.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Banks, payment processors, and fintech firms that have filed PERM applications before have established HR processes for sponsorship. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify which financial services employers regularly certify Payments Specialist roles.
Use Migrate Mate to filter jobs by sponsorship status
Search Migrate Mate to find Payments Specialist openings at employers with verified green card filing history. This saves you from applying to roles where the employer has no PERM infrastructure and sponsorship conversations start from zero.
Distinguish EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before negotiating
EB-2 requires a U.S. master's degree or equivalent, or a position requiring one. Many Payments Specialist roles file under EB-3 as skilled workers. Knowing which category fits your profile before the offer stage avoids misaligned expectations with your employer's immigration counsel.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before accepting the offer
PERM filing timelines typically run 12 to 24 months before an I-140 petition is filed. Clarify upfront whether your employer covers attorney fees, whether sponsorship continues through job changes within the company, and what happens if your role is restructured mid-process.
Verify your prevailing wage tier using OFLC Wage Search
DOL sets prevailing wage levels for PERM-sponsored roles by geographic area and job zone. Run your specific Payments Specialist title and work location through OFLC Wage Search before your offer letter is finalized to confirm the employer's wage offer meets the required level.
Green Card Payments Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Payments Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Payments Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, requiring at least two years of training or experience. Roles that formally require a master's degree or equivalent, such as senior compliance or treasury-adjacent positions, may qualify under EB-2. The classification depends on how the employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM labor certification, not on your personal credentials alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa status is temporary, tied to annual caps, and subject to the lottery for most employers. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 petition level, though visa number availability varies by birth country. The process takes longer, typically two to four years from PERM filing to adjustment of status, but the outcome is permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Payments Specialist employer?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign through DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. This includes posting the position, documenting applicant reviews, and filing an ETA 9089 with DOL. The job description must match your actual duties, and the offered wage must meet the prevailing wage level determined through DOL's OFLC process before filing.
Where can I find Payments Specialist jobs that specifically offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Payments Specialist roles filtered by employers with active employment-based green card filing history, so you can focus on opportunities where PERM sponsorship is already part of the hiring process. This is more targeted than general job searches, which rarely surface sponsorship details at the listing stage.
Can I switch employers during the green card process without losing my place in line?
Under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers after your I-140 petition has been approved and your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification. Payments Specialist roles within financial operations generally satisfy this requirement if your core duties remain consistent across the transition.