H-1B Visa Compliance Lead Jobs
Compliance Lead roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the regulatory, legal, and business operations categories. Employers in financial services, healthcare, and tech regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for this title. Your degree field, not just your experience, determines whether USCIS approves the specialty occupation classification.
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Responsibilities
UniFirst First Aid + Safety is seeking a reliable and hardworking Fire Safety Compliance Manager to join our community. As a Fire Safety Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of fire safety licensing and regulatory compliance across the United States. This role ensures that both company and technician licenses are obtained, tracked, and maintained in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements to prevent service disruptions. Serving as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies, this position collaborates closely with field teams, leadership, and external agencies to ensure seamless compliance and program integration. Our standard is a 5-day work week, enjoy two days off a week. We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.
Pay & Benefits:
On-the-job training + 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.
What’s in it for you?
Training: With the most in-depth training platform in the industry, our employees get top quality skills training designed to enhance their performance and assist them with their career potential and advancement.
Career Mobility: We’re a growing company offering significant avenues for personal development and growth. Some companies like to promote from within, we love to!
Technology: UniFirst’s many cutting edge sales tools and innovative programs are designed with one purpose in mind – to help you succeed.
Community Culture: Our unique community culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest.
Diversity: At UniFirst, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds because we know it takes many kinds of people to make us successful.
What you’ll be doing:
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Oversee and maintain fire safety company and technician licenses across all U.S. states, ensuring timely renewals, accurate documentation, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
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Apply for new licenses, liaise with regulatory agencies (state/county/city fire marshals), and serve as the primary compliance contact.
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Manage Inspect Point licensing, technician eligibility, training certifications, and recordkeeping.
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Provide daily leadership to compliance team partners, including future hiring, training, performance management, and workflow support.
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Maintain SharePoint documentation and workflows, including licensing requirements, COIs, forms, rollout resources, and communication tools.
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Support program development and reporting in partnership with the Fire Program Manager.
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Partner with field technicians, purchasing, sales, and leadership to ensure alignment, pricing updates, and fire program consistency.
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Manage fire program leads in Dynamics CRM and ensure accurate information distribution for sales/service support.
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Coordinate onboarding tasks including welcome communications, licensing setup, systems access, uniform orders, travel arrangements, expense support, and training logistics.
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Maintain FSS-related lists, location maps, instructor IDs, and internal permissions.
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Assist with training operations including scheduling, surveys, reporting, van logistics, equipment shipping, and ATL events.
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Support SCS with commission sheets, rosters, customer inquiries, and platform assistance.
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Administer internal contests and engagement initiatives.
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Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably required by the Manager or Supervisor.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for:
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Must be 18 years of age or older.
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Valid non-commercial driver’s license and safe driving record.
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3–5 years of experience in compliance coordination, licensing administration, regulatory affairs, or a similar role.
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Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Regulatory Affairs, Public Safety, or a related field preferred.
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Relevant certifications in compliance, licensing, or safety (e.g., NFPA, OSHA, or industry-specific training) are a plus.
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Experience working with state and local regulatory agencies, preferably in the fire safety, construction, or facilities industry.
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5+ years of category management, sourcing, or procurement experience.
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Strong background in administrative support and document management.
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Previous experience using CRM systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics), ERP systems (e.g., Sage), and document sharing platforms (e.g., SharePoint).
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Familiarity with fire safety programs, technician onboarding, and licensing processes is highly preferred.
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Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
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Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal teams, external agencies, and field staff.
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High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, document handling, and compliance tracking.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and file management tools.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
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Occasional travel may be required for training coordination or licensing meetings.
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Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs.
About UniFirst First Aid + Safety
UniFirst First Aid + Safety is a division of the UniFirst Corporation. UniFirst First Aid + Safety is one of the largest providers of First Aid, AEDs, Compliance Training, Safety and PPE products in the United States. Businesses such as manufacturing, office buildings, retail, construction, logistics, automotive, and government agencies, are just a few examples of our current customer base. We are part of a $70 million division within a $1.8 billion company.
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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Align your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes Compliance Lead petitions when the applicant holds a general business degree. Document how your coursework in regulatory affairs, law, or finance directly maps to your compliance duties before your employer files.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Look up the prevailing wage for Compliance Lead under SOC code 13-1041 in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet the DOL wage level, and knowing the floor prevents offers that USCIS will reject at the LCA stage.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search Migrate Mate to find employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for compliance roles. Past LCA filings confirm the employer understands the H-1B process and has an internal sponsor pathway already in place.
Flag regulated-industry employers early
Banks, broker-dealers, and healthcare systems have dedicated compliance functions and file H-1B petitions routinely. Firms subject to SEC, FINRA, or OCC oversight hire Compliance Leads at scale, making them more likely to sponsor than general corporations.
Clarify cap-exempt status with your employer
If your prospective employer is a nonprofit, university, or government research entity, their H-1B petition may be cap-exempt, bypassing the annual lottery. Confirm the employer's cap status before the October filing window closes off your options.
Request premium processing from the start
Compliance roles often have regulatory deadlines tied to the start date. Ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing so you get a decision within 15 business days, reducing the risk of a gap in your authorization.
H-1B Visa Compliance Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Compliance Lead role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as finance, law, accounting, or regulatory affairs. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title. Generic management roles can face Requests for Evidence, so your employer's job description must tie every core duty to a degree-specific body of knowledge.
Which industries are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Compliance Leads?
Financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and technology are the highest-volume sponsors. These sectors face mandatory regulatory frameworks that require credentialed compliance professionals. Employers subject to federal oversight by agencies like the SEC, OCC, FDA, or HHS file H-1B petitions for compliance roles more consistently than unregulated industries. Use Migrate Mate to browse verified H-1B sponsors in these sectors.
Can I switch Compliance Lead employers while on H-1B status?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, as long as your previous status was valid and you've been in the U.S. for at least 180 days since your last approval. Your new employer must file before your current authorization expires to maintain continuous work authorization.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer is acquired or undergoes a restructuring?
If the acquiring company is a successor in interest and your role, duties, and wage remain substantially the same, your H-1B status generally continues without a new petition. However, if the legal employer entity changes or your job duties shift significantly, your employer must file an amended I-129. USCIS guidance on successor-in-interest applies here, and compliance departments are frequently affected during M&A transitions.
Does compliance work experience outside the U.S. count toward the specialty occupation requirement?
Foreign work experience can substitute for education at a rate of three years of experience per one year of a bachelor's degree, but only if a credential evaluation confirms the equivalency. USCIS requires this evaluation from a recognized credential assessment organization. For Compliance Lead roles, relevant regulatory or legal experience in a comparable foreign jurisdiction strengthens the equivalency argument substantially.