H-1B Visa Acquisition Specialist Jobs
Acquisition Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as supply chain management, business administration, or contract law. Federal contractors, defense primes, and large procurement teams file LCAs regularly for this occupation, making employer targeting straightforward if you know where to look.
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As a Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist, you will support full life cycle recruiting while building internal relationships with key stakeholders and hiring managers throughout the organization. As the subject matter expert, you will take a consultative approach with leadership to ensure compliance throughout the hiring process, provide an exceptional candidate experience, and follow industry best practices for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring. The TA Specialist will also help to foster relationships with vendors, assist in the facilitation of internal trainings, manage our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and work on various projects and initiatives.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the development and execution of the Talent Acquisition strategy to attract, source, and select the best talent.
Serve as a full cycle recruiter with a focus on supporting our corporate headquarters.
Sustain effective relationships with current recruitment vendors and evaluate new vendors as needed.
Act as an ambassador of UniFirst, taking an active role to promote UniFirst internally and in the external marketplace through networking, social media, conferences, external partnerships, etc.
Provide proactive hiring solutions to internal hiring managers to deliver a competitive advantage within the talent space, including the coordination of hiring events.
Display strong business acumen, staying current on the recruiting industry and trends.
Manage the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) including the creation of requisitions, candidate onboarding process, and maintaining job postings / sponsorship.
Assist in the job offer letter creation and extension process.
Facilitate trainings to Hiring Manager on best practices for recruiting and compliance.
Deliver a first-class candidate experience while providing best practices to Hiring Managers to create a consistent experience throughout the organization.
Write and amend job descriptions to accurately explain the functions and qualifications for roles.
Support other Talent related initiatives and projects.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
2+ years of experience within Talent Acquisition/Recruiting
Experience within the IT, Supply Chain, or Financial Services field is highly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and to react to shifting priorities to satisfy employee and business needs
Process, policy, and detail oriented; strong analytical and organizational skills are a must
Technology savvy with the ability to learn new systems quickly
Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (Taleo is a plus!)
Proficient with MS 365
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to successfully work as an individual or as part of a team
Advanced speaking skills; must communicate information clearly and facilitate learning to diverse audiences
Proactive, strategic thinker with strong attention to detail
Prior experience managing vendors and/or RPOs is preferred
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time (please note, we are constantly considering external factors)
This role will currently work remote with the intention of moving to a hybrid opportunity in the future.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree.
BENEFITS & PERKS
- 401K with Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Health Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Direct Payroll Deposit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 30% Employee Discount
- Employee Referral Bonuses
UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.
If you require an accommodation during any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at TalentAcquisition@unifirst.com or through our EthicsFirst portal at UniFirst.ethicspoint.com. You may also call the EthicsFirst Hotline at (800) 213-8979 to let us know the nature of your request.
UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.
INTRODUCTION
As a Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist, you will support full life cycle recruiting while building internal relationships with key stakeholders and hiring managers throughout the organization. As the subject matter expert, you will take a consultative approach with leadership to ensure compliance throughout the hiring process, provide an exceptional candidate experience, and follow industry best practices for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring. The TA Specialist will also help to foster relationships with vendors, assist in the facilitation of internal trainings, manage our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and work on various projects and initiatives.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the development and execution of the Talent Acquisition strategy to attract, source, and select the best talent.
Serve as a full cycle recruiter with a focus on supporting our corporate headquarters.
Sustain effective relationships with current recruitment vendors and evaluate new vendors as needed.
Act as an ambassador of UniFirst, taking an active role to promote UniFirst internally and in the external marketplace through networking, social media, conferences, external partnerships, etc.
Provide proactive hiring solutions to internal hiring managers to deliver a competitive advantage within the talent space, including the coordination of hiring events.
Display strong business acumen, staying current on the recruiting industry and trends.
Manage the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) including the creation of requisitions, candidate onboarding process, and maintaining job postings / sponsorship.
Assist in the job offer letter creation and extension process.
Facilitate trainings to Hiring Manager on best practices for recruiting and compliance.
Deliver a first-class candidate experience while providing best practices to Hiring Managers to create a consistent experience throughout the organization.
Write and amend job descriptions to accurately explain the functions and qualifications for roles.
Support other Talent related initiatives and projects.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
2+ years of experience within Talent Acquisition/Recruiting
Experience within the IT, Supply Chain, or Financial Services field is highly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and to react to shifting priorities to satisfy employee and business needs
Process, policy, and detail oriented; strong analytical and organizational skills are a must
Technology savvy with the ability to learn new systems quickly
Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (Taleo is a plus!)
Proficient with MS 365
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to successfully work as an individual or as part of a team
Advanced speaking skills; must communicate information clearly and facilitate learning to diverse audiences
Proactive, strategic thinker with strong attention to detail
Prior experience managing vendors and/or RPOs is preferred
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time (please note, we are constantly considering external factors)
This role will currently work remote with the intention of moving to a hybrid opportunity in the future.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree.
BENEFITS & PERKS
- 401K with Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Health Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Direct Payroll Deposit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 30% Employee Discount
- Employee Referral Bonuses
UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.
If you require an accommodation during any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at TalentAcquisition@unifirst.com or through our EthicsFirst portal at UniFirst.ethicspoint.com. You may also call the EthicsFirst Hotline at (800) 213-8979 to let us know the nature of your request.
UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Acquisition Specialist
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to acquisition work. A supply chain, business administration, or contract management degree is the clearest fit. A general studies or unrelated degree can trigger an RFE before your petition even reaches adjudication.
Target federal contractors with active LCA filings
Defense primes and federal procurement shops file LCAs for Acquisition Specialist roles far more consistently than commercial employers. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by LCA filing history for this occupation before you apply.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job zone. Run the OFLC Wage Search for Acquisition Specialist under SOC code 13-1023 before you negotiate, so you know the floor your offer must meet.
Confirm the role appears in O*NET as specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for Purchasing Agents (SOC 13-1023) and confirm the job zone and education requirements match your actual duties. If the posting describes tasks outside that profile, the employer may face a specialty occupation challenge at USCIS.
Ask whether the employer has E-Verify enrollment
Federal contractors working under FAR clauses are required to use E-Verify, which means they already have infrastructure for work-authorization verification. Confirming E-Verify enrollment early signals the employer has sponsored H-1B workers before and understands the compliance side.
Start the LCA process before your OPT expires
Your employer must file the LCA with DOL and receive certification before submitting your I-129 to USCIS. Build in at least six to eight weeks before your current status ends to avoid a gap, especially if premium processing is not available for your petition.
H-1B Visa Acquisition Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Acquisition Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but USCIS scrutinizes procurement and contracting roles more closely than engineering or IT positions. The offer letter and job description must show the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as supply chain management, contract law, or business administration. Generalist descriptions that accept any degree weaken the specialty occupation argument and increase RFE risk.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Acquisition Specialist jobs?
Federal contractors and defense primes that operate under FAR and DFARS procurement rules tend to have the most consistent H-1B filing history for this role. Companies like large aerospace, defense, and government services firms maintain dedicated acquisition teams and file LCAs regularly. You can browse employers with verified filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate before sending applications.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement apply to Acquisition Specialist positions?
DOL sets prevailing wages for this role under SOC code 13-1023 using four wage levels tied to experience and supervisory responsibility. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the applicable level for the work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the current prevailing wage before you receive or negotiate an offer, so you understand the minimum your employer must commit to in the filing.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Acquisition Specialist job at a different employer?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification once your I-129 has been pending for 180 days or has been approved. Acquisition Specialist roles under SOC 13-1023 are generally treated as the same classification, but the new employer must still file a new LCA and a transfer petition before your start date.
What documents should I prepare before applying to H-1B-sponsoring employers for this role?
Have official transcripts showing a degree in a field directly related to acquisition or procurement, a CV that maps your experience to specific contracting duties such as source selection, FAR compliance, or vendor management, and any relevant certifications such as CPCM or DAWIA credentials. These materials help the employer's immigration counsel build the specialty occupation argument and reduce the likelihood of a USCIS RFE on your petition.