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Employee Relations Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in human resources, labor relations, or a related field. Employers file under SOC code 13-1075, and the annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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The Senior Employee Relations Advisor, US Wealth Management is part of a professional team responsible for providing support to HR business partners and managers on workplace issues, managing workplace risk, and upholding policies and processes to facilitate RBC’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements affecting its workplaces. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the Global Employee Relations team to maximize synergies and avoid a “silo” approach, and will effectively manage workplace risk, increase efficiency and effectiveness, and support major business initiatives by:
- Serving as an escalation point and subject-matter expert for Employee Relations and other HR teams to ensure reputable employee relations advice is provided to businesses, functions and HR teams to support business priorities and RBC Blueprint while managing workplace risk;
- Effectively managing complex employee relations investigations and upholding (and as appropriate developing or enhancing) related processes and procedures;
- Supporting on initiatives, including the development of tools, processes and/or learning programs for employees and managers to support compliance, increase self-serve capability, enhance HR effectiveness, and encourage practices/behavior and processes consistent with RBC’s workplace policies and Blueprint;
- Developing and maintaining deep expertise in employee relations, including applicable employment laws, rules, and regulations;
- Ensuring that employees understand RBC’s Blueprint, as well as support and reinforce targeted behaviors that contribute to RBC goals;
- Leveraging the value in unit, department, and enterprise-wide teams to develop better solutions and achieve a cross-enterprise mindset;
- Accepting and successfully executing change while supporting employees through the process, and keeping them focused on business priorities.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Knowledge of US employment law and regulatory requirements, typically achieved through progressive HR or legal experience
- Minimum undergraduate degree; postgraduate degree and/or professional licensing (J.D.) preferred
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong listening, understanding and responding skills
- Critical and strategic thinking ability and translation to action
What’s in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Opportunities to do challenging work.
- Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.
The expected salary range for this particular position is $90,000-$150,000 depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.
You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.
RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:
- Drives RBC’s high-performance culture
- Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
- Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value
Job Skills
Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Financial Engineering, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments Analysis, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork
Additional Job Details
Address:
250 NICOLLET MALL:MINNEAPOLIS
City:
Minneapolis
Country:
United States of America
Work hours/week:
40
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCC
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2026-07-31
Application Deadline:
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Our Employment Opportunities
At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
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RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.
Job Description
The Senior Employee Relations Advisor, US Wealth Management is part of a professional team responsible for providing support to HR business partners and managers on workplace issues, managing workplace risk, and upholding policies and processes to facilitate RBC’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements affecting its workplaces. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the Global Employee Relations team to maximize synergies and avoid a “silo” approach, and will effectively manage workplace risk, increase efficiency and effectiveness, and support major business initiatives by:
- Serving as an escalation point and subject-matter expert for Employee Relations and other HR teams to ensure reputable employee relations advice is provided to businesses, functions and HR teams to support business priorities and RBC Blueprint while managing workplace risk;
- Effectively managing complex employee relations investigations and upholding (and as appropriate developing or enhancing) related processes and procedures;
- Supporting on initiatives, including the development of tools, processes and/or learning programs for employees and managers to support compliance, increase self-serve capability, enhance HR effectiveness, and encourage practices/behavior and processes consistent with RBC’s workplace policies and Blueprint;
- Developing and maintaining deep expertise in employee relations, including applicable employment laws, rules, and regulations;
- Ensuring that employees understand RBC’s Blueprint, as well as support and reinforce targeted behaviors that contribute to RBC goals;
- Leveraging the value in unit, department, and enterprise-wide teams to develop better solutions and achieve a cross-enterprise mindset;
- Accepting and successfully executing change while supporting employees through the process, and keeping them focused on business priorities.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Knowledge of US employment law and regulatory requirements, typically achieved through progressive HR or legal experience
- Minimum undergraduate degree; postgraduate degree and/or professional licensing (J.D.) preferred
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong listening, understanding and responding skills
- Critical and strategic thinking ability and translation to action
What’s in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Opportunities to do challenging work.
- Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.
The expected salary range for this particular position is $90,000-$150,000 depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.
You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.
RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:
- Drives RBC’s high-performance culture
- Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
- Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value
Job Skills
Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Financial Engineering, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments Analysis, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork
Additional Job Details
Address:
250 NICOLLET MALL:MINNEAPOLIS
City:
Minneapolis
Country:
United States of America
Work hours/week:
40
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCC
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2026-07-31
Application Deadline:
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Our Employment Opportunities
At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
Join our Talent Community
Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.
Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com.
RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Employee Relations Specialist
Verify your degree field matches USCIS requirements
USCIS scrutinizes Employee Relations roles because some officers question whether the position always requires a specific bachelor's degree. Document that your HR, labor relations, or industrial relations degree directly supports the specialty occupation claim before applying.
Target employers with HR department critical mass
Companies large enough to have a dedicated Employee Relations function are far more likely to sponsor H-1B petitions than small businesses. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with active H-1B LCA filing history in HR-related job categories.
Check prevailing wage levels before accepting an offer
Run the offered title and location through OFLC Wage Search to confirm the employer's posted wage meets at least Level 1 DOL prevailing wage. A wage below the certified level will cause the LCA to fail before your petition is even filed.
Ask about union environment implications during interviews
Employee Relations roles at unionized employers can complicate H-1B petitions if USCIS questions whether the position requires a degree versus union experience. Clarify the role's scope and get it reflected accurately in the job description your employer submits.
File for premium processing if your offer has a start date
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months, creating risk if your employer needs you in the role by a specific date. USCIS offers premium processing that targets a 15-business-day adjudication window, giving both you and your employer a firmer timeline.
Register for the lottery before building your document package
USCIS runs H-1B registration each March, and selection happens before any petition is filed. Confirm your employer is enrolled in the USCIS online account system and has submitted your registration before spending time on the full I-129 petition package.
H-1B Visa Employee Relations Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Employee Relations Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in human resources, labor relations, industrial relations, or a closely related field. USCIS applies a four-factor test, and roles where a general business degree or unrelated education would be accepted can face requests for evidence. Your employer's job description needs to reflect degree-specific requirements tied to the actual duties.
Which employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Employee Relations Specialists?
Large corporations, healthcare systems, universities, and government contractors with established HR departments are the most consistent sponsors. These organizations have in-house immigration counsel and HR infrastructure that makes the LCA and petition process routine. You can browse verified employers with H-1B LCA filing history in this role category directly on Migrate Mate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Employee Relations role mid-year without re-entering the lottery?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you move to a same or similar occupational classification after your petition has been approved and you've worked for the sponsoring employer. Employee Relations roles generally share the same SOC code, so a transfer petition filed by the new employer before your current status expires keeps you in lawful status throughout.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Employee Relations Specialist job offers?
Your employer must certify through DOL that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your specific title, level, and geographic location. The OFLC Wage Search tool defines four wage levels based on experience and supervision. If the offer is below the certified level for your location, the LCA won't be approved and the H-1B petition can't proceed, regardless of your qualifications.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer has a reduction in force while I'm in the role?
If your employer terminates your position, you enter a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. A new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends to maintain your status. Proactively reaching out to employers with active H-1B filing history reduces the time it takes to find a qualifying opportunity.