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HR Analyst roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. Employers filing LCAs for this role must meet DOL prevailing wage requirements, and cap-subject petitions compete in the annual lottery with an 85,000-slot cap.
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Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
At UC Irvine's Gavin Herbert Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, our faculty of internationally recognized physicians, surgeons and scientists provide highly specialized training to future ophthalmologists, access to leading-edge clinical trials as well as sight-saving treatments and therapies for virtually any eye disorder.
Eye surgeons, stem cell researchers, geneticists, infectious disease specialists and engineers are working on technologies and treatments for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, corneal disease and cataracts as well as a vaccine to prevent eye and genital herpes infections. These efforts have vaulted UC Irvine School of Medicine into the top echelons of U.S. institutions receiving National Institutes of Health grants for vision research. Our goal is to spark innovation and continue to revolutionize patient care.
Responsibilities:
Involves recommending, developing, implementing, administering, coordinating, and/or evaluating Academic Human Resources policies, labor contracts, statutes, programs, and procedures covering one or more of the following: staff and academic recruitment, appointment, and advancement; compensation and salary administration; faculty welfare programs; visa procurement; benefits; payroll; training and development. The candidate will apply professional UC Academic HR concepts, organization and/or system wide policies, and procedures to provide guidance to supervisors and managers to resolve a variety of academic human resources issues of moderate scope and complexity.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Basic knowledge of and ability to apply/interpret organization and college policies and procedures which govern academic HR.
- Knowledge of organization, college and departmental formal and informal policies and procedures and understanding of variances to stated policies.
- Knowledge of human resources management systems and other related business software programs and systems.
- Demonstrated organization, problem solving, and communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of unit academic culture and educational goals of discipline(s) served.
- Analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations to Chairs/unit management.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience.
TOTAL REWARDS
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Employment Misconduct
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
- Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements:
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
CLOSING STATEMENT:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
Overview:
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
At UC Irvine's Gavin Herbert Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, our faculty of internationally recognized physicians, surgeons and scientists provide highly specialized training to future ophthalmologists, access to leading-edge clinical trials as well as sight-saving treatments and therapies for virtually any eye disorder.
Eye surgeons, stem cell researchers, geneticists, infectious disease specialists and engineers are working on technologies and treatments for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, corneal disease and cataracts as well as a vaccine to prevent eye and genital herpes infections. These efforts have vaulted UC Irvine School of Medicine into the top echelons of U.S. institutions receiving National Institutes of Health grants for vision research. Our goal is to spark innovation and continue to revolutionize patient care.
Responsibilities:
Involves recommending, developing, implementing, administering, coordinating, and/or evaluating Academic Human Resources policies, labor contracts, statutes, programs, and procedures covering one or more of the following: staff and academic recruitment, appointment, and advancement; compensation and salary administration; faculty welfare programs; visa procurement; benefits; payroll; training and development. The candidate will apply professional UC Academic HR concepts, organization and/or system wide policies, and procedures to provide guidance to supervisors and managers to resolve a variety of academic human resources issues of moderate scope and complexity.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Basic knowledge of and ability to apply/interpret organization and college policies and procedures which govern academic HR.
- Knowledge of organization, college and departmental formal and informal policies and procedures and understanding of variances to stated policies.
- Knowledge of human resources management systems and other related business software programs and systems.
- Demonstrated organization, problem solving, and communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of unit academic culture and educational goals of discipline(s) served.
- Analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations to Chairs/unit management.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience.
TOTAL REWARDS
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Employment Misconduct
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
- Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements:
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
CLOSING STATEMENT:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
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Document your degree's field alignment
USCIS scrutinizes HR Analyst petitions for degree-to-role match. Your transcript should show coursework in HR, industrial-organizational psychology, or business analytics. A general business degree without HR coursework increases RFE risk.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
HR Analyst roles file under SOC code 13-1071. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers who have filed LCAs under that code, so you're targeting companies with documented H-1B sponsorship history for your specific role.
Prioritize cap-exempt employer categories
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated organizations are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition bypasses the lottery entirely. HR Analyst openings at these employers let you start any time of year.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before offers
Run your job title, employer location, and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Your offered salary must meet at least Level I. A below-wage offer means the LCA won't certify.
Confirm the employer files I-129 directly
Some HR roles at staffing firms or PEOs involve third-party arrangements that complicate H-1B petitions. Ask whether the company filing your I-129 is your actual day-to-day employer, since USCIS requires a bona fide employer-employee relationship.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically
If your current H-1B employer terminates you, you have a 60-day grace period to secure a new sponsor. File a portability transfer under AC21 before the period ends so your status bridges to the new employer without a gap.
H-1B Visa HR Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an HR Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, HR Analyst qualifies as a specialty occupation when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in human resources, business, organizational psychology, or a directly related field. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is tied to the specific duties, not just listed as a preference. Generalist HR coordinator roles with loose degree requirements carry higher RFE risk than analyst positions with quantitative or systems-focused responsibilities.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for HR Analyst positions?
Large corporations with dedicated HR functions, HR technology companies, consulting firms, and universities are among the most consistent sponsors for this role. Cap-exempt employers, including nonprofit research organizations and higher education institutions, are worth prioritizing because they can file outside the lottery window. Use Migrate Mate to browse HR Analyst openings filtered by verified LCA filing history so you're applying to employers with an established sponsorship record.
What SOC code does USCIS use for HR Analyst roles?
HR Analysts typically fall under SOC code 13-1071, Human Resources Specialists, for LCA and prevailing wage purposes. Your employer's HR or legal team selects the code when filing the LCA with DOL. The O*NET profile for this code outlines the knowledge, skills, and degree requirements USCIS references when evaluating whether the role meets specialty occupation criteria.
Can an HR Analyst transfer H-1B sponsorship to a new employer mid-status?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer once your petition has been pending or approved for at least 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, and you can start working as soon as the receipt notice is issued, before the petition is approved.
Does the HR Analyst role qualify for a STEM OPT extension before H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on your degree field. If your bachelor's or master's degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as industrial-organizational psychology, management information systems, or statistics, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. A standard HR or business administration degree typically does not qualify. Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list to confirm eligibility before relying on the extension as a bridge to H-1B.