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Talent Acquisition Lead roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers can demonstrate that hiring a foreign professional meets PERM labor certification requirements. Employers file prevailing wage determinations with DOL, complete the recruitment test, then petition USCIS for permanent sponsorship of your role.
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Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.
We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.
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Summary:
The Lead Talent Acquisition Advisor will spearhead the development and execution of recruitment strategies that attract highly qualified candidates for a variety of roles, including technical, engineering, operations, transportation, maintenance, and safety compliance positions—across our pipeline operations. Reporting to senior leadership, this role requires a strategic thinker who can partner with internal teams to build and nurture a robust talent pipeline that supports our business goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Strategy & Execution:
- Develop, implement, and continuously refine comprehensive recruitment strategies tailored to the technical and operational needs of a large pipeline company.
- Plan and execute targeted sourcing campaigns using cutting-edge techniques.
- End-to-End Recruitment Management:
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition intake, crafting job descriptions, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer negotiations.
- Collaborate with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to identify skill gaps and workforce needs, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
- Candidate Pipeline & Relationship Building:
- Maintain and optimize candidate databases and pipelines using modern Applicant Tracking Systems (Taleo).
- Engage with industry associations, academic institutions, and professional networks to establish lasting talent relationships that drive diversity and inclusion.
- Compliance & Process Improvement:
- Ensure recruitment practices comply with company policies, industry-specific regulations, and labor laws as they pertain to safety and operational standards.
- Analyze recruitment data and metrics to proactively drive process improvements and enhance the candidate experience from application to onboarding.
- Brand Ambassador:
- Act as the employer brand champion by clearly communicating the company’s vision, culture, and values to attract top-tier candidates.
- Represent the company at recruiting events, networking functions, and industry forums to elevate our market presence.
Requirements
Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
- A minimum of 8+ years’ experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, with a demonstrated track record in recruiting for technical or industrial roles.
- Ability to work 100% on-site in our office building.
- Deep understanding of recruitment best practices, sourcing strategies, and labor market trends specific to the pipeline or similar technical industries.
- Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms; familiarity with data analytics tools for measuring recruiting effectiveness is a plus.
- Knowledge of safety, regulatory, or compliance standards relevant to pipeline operations is highly desirable.
Experience with MS office and SharePoint products.
Preferred Skills:
- Workday experience.
Core Competencies & Skills:
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a knack for relationship building and collaborative problem-solving.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Proactive, strategic thinker with a passion for creative sourcing, process improvement, and continuous learning.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Usually, normal office working conditions.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet The Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
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Document your progressive HR leadership experience
PERM requires your employer to define the job's minimum requirements. If your Talent Acquisition Lead role is classified EB-3, compile dated performance reviews, org charts, and promotion letters showing at least two years of progressive recruiting or HR leadership experience before the process starts.
Target companies with existing PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers who have already filed PERM applications for Talent Acquisition or HR leadership roles. Prior filings signal an established immigration program and in-house knowledge of the recruitment-test and prevailing-wage steps specific to this occupation.
Verify your role meets EB-2 advanced-degree requirements
EB-2 covers Talent Acquisition Leads requiring an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. Confirm the job description your employer drafts reflects those requirements precisely, since PERM locks in the role's minimum qualifications for all future green card steps.
Check your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
If you're a national of India or China, per-country limits can create multi-year waits between I-140 approval and I-485 eligibility. Review the monthly State Department Visa Bulletin with your employer's immigration counsel before accepting an offer, so you can plan your timeline realistically.
Ask HR about the PERM recruitment window upfront
PERM requires employers to run a 30-to-60-day recruitment test advertising the role at the OFLC-certified prevailing wage. Ask prospective employers whether they've completed a prevailing wage determination for the Talent Acquisition Lead title, since gaps in that documentation restart the DOL process.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also lets you move to a same-or-similar occupation without restarting. Confirm both conditions with counsel before resigning.
Green Card Talent Acquisition Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Talent Acquisition Lead role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories can apply. EB-2 fits if the position requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in recruiting or HR leadership. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree or at least two years of skilled work experience. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the correct category based on the job description drafted during PERM.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is temporary, capped at 85,000 annually, and subject to a lottery. Employment-based green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent, has no lottery, but does have per-country numerical limits that can create priority-date backlogs for nationals of India and China. PERM also requires a prevailing wage determination and a formal DOL recruitment test before USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Talent Acquisition Lead?
Your employer requests a prevailing wage determination from OFLC, then conducts a recruitment test over 30 to 60 days advertising the role at or above that wage. If no minimally qualified U.S. workers apply, the employer files the ETA-9089 application with DOL. After DOL certifies the PERM, the employer files an I-140 with USCIS, and you file or await I-485 adjustment of status once your priority date becomes current.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Talent Acquisition Lead positions?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified PERM filing history for Talent Acquisition and HR leadership roles. Because PERM filings are public DOL records, Migrate Mate surfaces which companies have already navigated the process for this occupation, letting you focus your search on employers with demonstrated green card sponsorship programs rather than guessing at hiring intent.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Yes, under two distinct rules. Once your original I-140 is approved, a new employer can file a new I-140 and retain your existing priority date. Separately, if your I-485 adjustment of status has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you change to a same-or-similar occupation without restarting the process. These two protections are independent and both require documentation to invoke.