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Head of Talent roles sit at the intersection of strategic leadership and people operations, making them a strong fit for H-1B visa specialty occupation status. Employers in tech, finance, and consulting regularly sponsor this title. Your degree in HR, organizational psychology, or business is the credential anchor for your petition.
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Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. It's a big mission, and that's where you come in!
At Duolingo, you'll join a team that cares about educating our users, experimenting with big ideas, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. You'll have limitless learning opportunities and daily collaborations with world-class minds — while doing work that's both meaningful and fun.
Join our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're hiring a Head of Talent Management Programs & PMO to architect, run, and continuously improve Duolingo's most critical talent systems. Reporting to the Head of Talent Management & Rewards, you will translate people strategy into intuitive, scalable programs and a disciplined operating cadence—spanning performance and promotion frameworks, talent reviews and succession, manager enablement, and the portfolio governance that keeps everything on time and high-quality. You'll build the "through line" across Talent Management and Rewards, with clear metrics and crisp execution that match Duolingo's clock speed.
YOU WILL...
Talent Program Architecture & Strategy
- End-to-End Program Design: Lead the evolution of core talent cycles, including performance management, 360-degree feedback, and promotion frameworks, ensuring they align with a high-performance culture.
- Competency & Career Mapping: Architect standardized competency models and career ladders that provide clear, transparent growth trajectories for all global functions.
- Succession & Talent Readiness: Design and facilitate the talent review process, identifying high-potential leaders and building a data-backed succession pipeline to future-proof the organization.
- Manager Enablement: Partner with cross-functional partners to ensure talent programs provide managers with the tools and insights needed to lead high-performing teams.
Portfolio Leadership & PMO Governance
- Strategic Roadmap Management: Own the TMR integrated roadmap, maintaining centralized visibility into project health, dependencies, and resource allocation to ensure on-time delivery.
- Operational Excellence: Establish and iterate on a "lean" project management methodology that prioritizes speed and impact over administrative overhead.
- Cross-Functional Orchestration: Act as the primary connector between Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and Business Leadership to ensure talent initiatives are integrated and cohesive.
Performance Analytics & Insights
- The Talent Dashboard: Develop an enterprise performance framework using key metrics (e.g., promotion velocity, retention, talent density) to measure the ROI of our people programs.
- First-Principles Analysis: Leverage data to conduct root-cause analysis on organizational trends, providing executive leadership with actionable insights to inform policy and resource decisions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years in Talent Management, People Operations and portfolio/program management, including senior-level ownership of company-wide talent programs in fast-paced, product-led or high-growth environments.
- Comfort and curiosity with AI tools as applied to talent program design, analytics, and portfolio management, with a clear sense of where automation accelerates the work and where human judgment remains irreplaceable.
- A proven track record building or leading a PMO, with clear outcomes shipping complex, multi-stakeholder programs on time.
- Depth in modern talent practices: performance systems, org design, competency/career frameworks, succession planning, and manager effectiveness.
- Expert operational rigor with program/project management frameworks and process improvement (e.g., PMP/PgMP/Agile, Lean principles) applied pragmatically.
- Strong data fluency and a product mindset for people analytics—able to design dashboards that tell a story, inform trade-offs, and drive accountability.
- Excellent executive communication and influence; you simplify complexity, align stakeholders, and make crisp, well-reasoned recommendations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Talent Subject Matter Expertise: Deep understanding of modern talent management theories, including performance psychology, organizational design, and succession modeling.
- Operational Rigor: Expert-level proficiency in project management frameworks (PMP, PgMP, or Agile) and process improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma).
- Strategic Influence: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to simplify complex operational challenges for executive stakeholders.
- Data Fluency: A "product mindset" regarding HR data capable of building dashboards that tell a story and drive accountability.
Take a peek at how we care for our employees' holistic well-being with our benefits here.
We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that your interview takes place in an environment that fairly and accurately assesses your skills. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact accommodations@duolingo.com.
Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
By applying for this position your data will be processed as per the Duolingo Applicant Privacy Notice.
Unfortunately, there is a rise in scammers pretending to be real Duolingo employees. Duolingo and our employees will never ask for your Social Security number, bank details, or passport info, and we'll never ask you to deposit a check, purchase equipment, or exchange money during the interview process. Real Duolingo employees always use an email that ends in @duolingo.com or @recruiting.duolingo.com. Stay alert and double-check these details before sharing any information.
Sign up for job alerts here.
INTRODUCTION
Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. It's a big mission, and that's where you come in!
At Duolingo, you'll join a team that cares about educating our users, experimenting with big ideas, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. You'll have limitless learning opportunities and daily collaborations with world-class minds — while doing work that's both meaningful and fun.
Join our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're hiring a Head of Talent Management Programs & PMO to architect, run, and continuously improve Duolingo's most critical talent systems. Reporting to the Head of Talent Management & Rewards, you will translate people strategy into intuitive, scalable programs and a disciplined operating cadence—spanning performance and promotion frameworks, talent reviews and succession, manager enablement, and the portfolio governance that keeps everything on time and high-quality. You'll build the "through line" across Talent Management and Rewards, with clear metrics and crisp execution that match Duolingo's clock speed.
YOU WILL...
Talent Program Architecture & Strategy
- End-to-End Program Design: Lead the evolution of core talent cycles, including performance management, 360-degree feedback, and promotion frameworks, ensuring they align with a high-performance culture.
- Competency & Career Mapping: Architect standardized competency models and career ladders that provide clear, transparent growth trajectories for all global functions.
- Succession & Talent Readiness: Design and facilitate the talent review process, identifying high-potential leaders and building a data-backed succession pipeline to future-proof the organization.
- Manager Enablement: Partner with cross-functional partners to ensure talent programs provide managers with the tools and insights needed to lead high-performing teams.
Portfolio Leadership & PMO Governance
- Strategic Roadmap Management: Own the TMR integrated roadmap, maintaining centralized visibility into project health, dependencies, and resource allocation to ensure on-time delivery.
- Operational Excellence: Establish and iterate on a "lean" project management methodology that prioritizes speed and impact over administrative overhead.
- Cross-Functional Orchestration: Act as the primary connector between Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and Business Leadership to ensure talent initiatives are integrated and cohesive.
Performance Analytics & Insights
- The Talent Dashboard: Develop an enterprise performance framework using key metrics (e.g., promotion velocity, retention, talent density) to measure the ROI of our people programs.
- First-Principles Analysis: Leverage data to conduct root-cause analysis on organizational trends, providing executive leadership with actionable insights to inform policy and resource decisions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years in Talent Management, People Operations and portfolio/program management, including senior-level ownership of company-wide talent programs in fast-paced, product-led or high-growth environments.
- Comfort and curiosity with AI tools as applied to talent program design, analytics, and portfolio management, with a clear sense of where automation accelerates the work and where human judgment remains irreplaceable.
- A proven track record building or leading a PMO, with clear outcomes shipping complex, multi-stakeholder programs on time.
- Depth in modern talent practices: performance systems, org design, competency/career frameworks, succession planning, and manager effectiveness.
- Expert operational rigor with program/project management frameworks and process improvement (e.g., PMP/PgMP/Agile, Lean principles) applied pragmatically.
- Strong data fluency and a product mindset for people analytics—able to design dashboards that tell a story, inform trade-offs, and drive accountability.
- Excellent executive communication and influence; you simplify complexity, align stakeholders, and make crisp, well-reasoned recommendations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Talent Subject Matter Expertise: Deep understanding of modern talent management theories, including performance psychology, organizational design, and succession modeling.
- Operational Rigor: Expert-level proficiency in project management frameworks (PMP, PgMP, or Agile) and process improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma).
- Strategic Influence: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to simplify complex operational challenges for executive stakeholders.
- Data Fluency: A "product mindset" regarding HR data capable of building dashboards that tell a story and drive accountability.
Take a peek at how we care for our employees' holistic well-being with our benefits here.
We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that your interview takes place in an environment that fairly and accurately assesses your skills. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact accommodations@duolingo.com.
Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
By applying for this position your data will be processed as per the Duolingo Applicant Privacy Notice.
Unfortunately, there is a rise in scammers pretending to be real Duolingo employees. Duolingo and our employees will never ask for your Social Security number, bank details, or passport info, and we'll never ask you to deposit a check, purchase equipment, or exchange money during the interview process. Real Duolingo employees always use an email that ends in @duolingo.com or @recruiting.duolingo.com. Stay alert and double-check these details before sharing any information.
Sign up for job alerts here.
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Align your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the specialty occupation. For Head of Talent, degrees in human resources, organizational development, industrial-organizational psychology, or business administration carry the clearest credential match in your petition.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by Labor Condition Application filing history under HR management SOC codes. This surfaces companies with active H-1B sponsorship for talent leadership roles, not just general hiring activity.
Target cap-exempt employers strategically
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. Head of Talent roles at these institutions bypass the lottery entirely, giving you a direct path to sponsorship year-round.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must certify your offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your metro area. Run your title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you know the floor your employer is legally required to meet.
Prepare evidence of specialty occupation early
Collect job postings from comparable Head of Talent roles that list a bachelor's degree as required, not preferred. USCIS adjudicators weigh industry-wide degree norms when evaluating whether the position qualifies, so documented precedent strengthens your petition.
Use your 60-day grace period deliberately
If your current H-1B employer terminates your role, you have a 60-day grace period to secure a new sponsoring employer and file an H-1B transfer. Don't wait for a formal end date before engaging prospective employers about timeline and portability.
H-1B Visa Head Of Talent: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Head of Talent role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as human resources, organizational psychology, or business administration. Roles titled Head of Talent that are primarily operational or administrative without a degree requirement may face scrutiny. The job description's language about required qualifications matters significantly during USCIS adjudication.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for talent leadership roles?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Head of Talent positions filtered by employers with verified H-1B filing history. DOL Labor Condition Application disclosures are public record, so you can confirm whether a company has sponsored similar roles before investing time in their application process.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I'm already in a Head of Talent role?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. Your new employer files Form I-129 and a new LCA covering your updated role and compensation.
What makes a Head of Talent petition riskier than other HR roles for H-1B purposes?
Broad or hybrid titles that blend recruiting, HR operations, and business partnership functions can trigger USCIS requests for evidence questioning whether the role truly requires a specialized degree. To reduce this risk, ensure your job description emphasizes the strategic and analytical dimensions of the work and avoids language that implies the role is generalist or administrative.
Does the H-1B annual cap apply to Head of Talent positions at all employers?
Not always. The 85,000-slot annual cap and lottery apply to private-sector employers. If you're hired by a qualifying university, affiliated nonprofit research organization, or government research institution, your petition is cap-exempt and can be filed at any time of year without entering the lottery.