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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 Talent Specialist
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
Your degree field must match the Talent Specialist job description your employer submits to DOL. A degree in human resources, industrial-organizational psychology, or business administration typically satisfies the specialty occupation standard for PERM filings.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications under HR or talent acquisition job titles. Employers who have completed PERM before already understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-filing.
Search green card roles using Migrate Mate
Filter for Talent Specialist positions with confirmed EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. You'll see which employers have filed PERM for HR roles, so you spend your time on interviews rather than cold outreach to companies unfamiliar with the process.
Negotiate PERM start timing before accepting an offer
Ask your prospective employer when they plan to initiate the PERM labor certification. EB-3 priority dates for most countries outside China and India move regularly, but the earlier DOL certifies your application, the sooner your green card clock starts.
Understand the prevailing wage before your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your Talent Specialist role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for your SOC code before negotiating salary, so your offer already clears the PERM wage requirement.
Request concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing when eligible
Once PERM is certified and your priority date is current, ask your employer to file I-140 and I-485 concurrently with USCIS. Concurrent filing lets you apply for work authorization and travel permission while your green card is pending, rather than waiting for I-140 approval first.
Green Card Talent Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Talent Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Talent Specialist positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers or professionals when the job requires at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational psychology, or a related field. If your role requires an advanced degree or you hold a master's degree that is standard for the position, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's attorney and the PERM job description language determine which category fits.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for Talent Specialists?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, subject to an annual lottery cap, and lasts three to six years. PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process takes longer upfront, typically one to two years from labor certification to a green card decision, but the outcome is a green card rather than a visa you must renew or extend.
What does my employer have to prove during the PERM labor certification for a Talent Specialist job?
Your employer must demonstrate through a DOL-supervised recruitment process that no qualified, available U.S. worker applied for the Talent Specialist role. They post the job, collect and review applications, and document the results. The job requirements in the PERM application must match your actual duties and credentials, and the offered wage must meet or exceed the prevailing wage determined by DOL for your location and role level.
How do I find Talent Specialist jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship directly, which makes employer research essential. Migrate Mate surfaces Talent Specialist roles from employers with a documented history of EB-2 and EB-3 filings, so you can target your applications toward companies that have already navigated the PERM process for HR and talent acquisition roles.
Can I switch jobs after my employer files my PERM application?
Changing employers after PERM is filed but before I-140 approval generally requires restarting the entire PERM process with the new employer. Once your I-140 is approved and you've been in the adjustment of status queue for 180 days or more, USCIS portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar role without losing your priority date, which is a significant protection for Talent Specialists in the later stages of the green card process.