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Compliance Administrator jobs attract H-1B visa sponsorship from financial institutions, healthcare systems, and multinational corporations that need degree-level regulatory expertise. The role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in compliance, law, business, or a related field. H-1B status is granted for up to three years, with extensions available to a six-year maximum.
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Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.
Penn State Health - Penn State Health Corporation
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 5:00p
Recruiter Contact: Shelley Cooper at scooper4@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The GRC Administrator is responsible for the administration, configuration, governance, development, deployment, and continuous improvement of the organization's Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform, currently Riskonnect. The GRC Administrator serves as the primary system owner and subject matter resource for ensuring the platform effectively supports cybersecurity and enterprise risk management, compliance, third-party risk, issue management, control monitoring, reporting, and related governance processes.
The GRC Administrator works closely with Business Risk Services departments and business stakeholders to understand requirements, translate business needs into system functionality, and support the effective use of the GRC platform across the organization. The GRC Administrator is responsible for maintaining data quality, developing reports and dashboards, troubleshooting user issues, leading system enhancements and deployments, coordinating with the platform vendor, and promoting consistent use of the tool in alignment with established governance processes.
The primary purpose of the GRC Administrator position is to enable the organization to leverage its GRC platform as a centralized, reliable, and efficient solution for managing risk and compliance activities. The GRC Administrator plays a critical role in improving process efficiency, enhancing visibility into risk and compliance information, and supporting informed decision-making across the enterprise.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field plus two (2) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum two (2) years GRC Platforms (Riskonnect, Archer, ServiceNow, or equivalent).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with Salesforce platform administration, configuration, reporting, dashboard development, or integration capabilities.
- Riskonnect Certified Administrator and/or Salesforce Certified Administrator.
- Experience developing reports and dashboards and integrating data through application programming interfaces, third-party add-ons, or custom integration solutions.
- Knowledge of enterprise risk management, cybersecurity risk, compliance, audit, internal controls, third-party risk, issue management, and control monitoring.
- Experience supporting a Governance, Risk, and Compliance platform within healthcare or another highly regulated environment.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
- Relevant professional certification such as Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Information Security Manager, or a related risk management, cybersecurity, audit, or technology certification.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION?
There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.
Within Penn State Health’s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Union: Non Bargained
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Align your degree to the role
USCIS evaluates whether your bachelor's degree field directly relates to compliance duties. A degree in business administration, finance, law, or accounting maps cleanly. If your degree is in an adjacent field, document coursework in regulatory affairs, risk management, or auditing to strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job title. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the Compliance Officer SOC code before your offer conversation so you know the wage floor USCIS and DOL will expect.
Target regulated-industry employers for stronger sponsorship pipelines
Banks, insurance carriers, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare networks face mandatory compliance staffing under federal and state regulation. These industries sponsor H-1B compliance roles more consistently than others because the position is tied to legal obligations, not discretionary headcount.
Find sponsors with verified H-1B LCA history on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate's database of employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history filtered to compliance and regulatory roles. Targeting companies with an active filing track record cuts the time you spend applying to employers who have never navigated the sponsorship process.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If your compliance role involves multiple office locations or client sites, your employer must file a separate certified LCA for each worksite before you work there. Raise this with HR early, especially at consulting firms or companies with regional compliance teams spread across states.
Use O*NET to build your specialty occupation case
Pull the O*NET profile for your SOC code and note which listed tasks require bachelor's-level analytical or regulatory judgment. Your employer's HR team can use this documentation in the I-129 petition to demonstrate that the Compliance Administrator role meets USCIS's specialty occupation definition.
H-1B Visa Compliance Administrator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Compliance Administrator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as compliance, finance, law, business administration, or accounting. Employers in regulated industries like banking, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals routinely structure Compliance Administrator roles around degree-level duties, and USCIS consistently recognizes these as specialty occupations when the job description supports it.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Compliance Administrator roles?
Financial institutions, insurance companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, healthcare systems, and multinational corporations with dedicated compliance functions are the most active sponsors. These organizations face ongoing federal and state regulatory requirements that make compliance staffing a legal necessity rather than an optional hire. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can prioritize outreach to companies already familiar with the sponsorship process.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Compliance Administrator job offers?
Your employer must certify on the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for the Compliance Officer occupational category in your work location. The prevailing wage is tied to your specific metro area, so an offer in New York will carry a higher wage floor than the same role in a smaller market. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the Level I through Level IV thresholds for your location before you receive an offer.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a new compliance role at a different company?
Changing employers requires your new company to file a new H-1B petition before or concurrent with your start date. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for the new employer once the transfer petition is filed and receipted by USCIS, provided your current status is valid. Each new employer must also file its own certified LCA covering your specific worksite before the petition can be submitted.
How long does H-1B sponsorship last for a Compliance Administrator position?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. Extensions beyond six years require a pending or approved employment-based green card petition at a qualifying stage. Because compliance roles in regulated industries frequently lead to long-term employment, many Compliance Administrators initiate the PERM labor certification process well before the six-year limit approaches.