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HR Director roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. Employers filing your H-1B must certify a prevailing wage through DOL, making compensation benchmarking a central part of the sponsorship process.
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Get Access To All JobsCLA is a top 10 national professional services firm whose purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
About the role:
CLA is seeking to hire an HR Director to join our Talent Solutions team. This is a key role in our Talent Solutions, HR Consulting and Outsourcing team. This individual is responsible for managing and developing their engagement team members, overseeing client engagements in their portfolio, and delivering tailored HR solutions to meet client needs. This leader will act as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring operational excellence, strategic alignment, and the successful delivery of HR solutions.
As an HR Director you will be responsible for:
Client Engagement and Relationship Management:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, build strong relationships and drive high levels of client experience and satisfaction.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives, challenges, HR needs, and provide strategic guidance.
- Oversee multiple client engagements, supporting on-time and quality delivery of HR solutions.
- Ado service-level agreements and ensure all HR deliverables comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Monitor client feedback and continuously improve engagement strategies to exceed client expectations.
- Design and implement innovative HR solutions tailored to client needs.
- Stay updated on HR trends, technologies, and best practices to offer cutting-edge solutions.
- Identify market trends and opportunities to expand service offerings and clients.
- Responsible for driving growth in existing client engagements.
Team Leadership:
- Lead, inspire, and mentor Sr.HR Generalists, HR Generalists, and HR Coordinators on your engagement team.
- Assist in hiring, coaching, performance, and onboarding of team members.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that emphasizes professional growth, innovation, and accountability.
- Identify skill gaps and provide training and coaching to upskill team members, ensuring alignment with evolving client needs.
- Support family members Inspired Careers.
- Set clear performance objectives and conduct regular evaluations to track team progress and address challenges.
Operational and Financial Management:
- Develop and manage budgets for client engagements, ensuring profitability and operational efficiency.
- Optimize processes and workflows to enhance the quality and scalability of HR consulting and outsourcing services.
- Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of HR initiatives and client engagements.
- Own the billing process for your client engagements and collaborate with CLA Client Relationship Leaders (CRLs) to ensure that project work billings are accurate and up to date, ensuring that they are compliant with client contracts and CLA policies and procedures.
Quality and Risk management:
- Understand firm policies and controls around independence and implement procedures to protect the firm and our clients.
- Identify sensitive issues and consult with firmwide service specialists as needed.
What you will need:
- 10 years of relevant experience is required.
- Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree. Degrees in Human Resources Management, Business, or related field preferred. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- A minimum of one of the following HR certifications is required or the ability to obtain 180 days of hire: SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
- Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office products. Experience with the HRIS systems such as is preferred: ADP Run, ADP Workforce Now, Gusto, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle Fusion Cloud, and Rippling.
Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.
The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $105,600-$181,000
LI-SK1
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Wellness at CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm whose purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
About the role:
CLA is seeking to hire an HR Director to join our Talent Solutions team. This is a key role in our Talent Solutions, HR Consulting and Outsourcing team. This individual is responsible for managing and developing their engagement team members, overseeing client engagements in their portfolio, and delivering tailored HR solutions to meet client needs. This leader will act as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring operational excellence, strategic alignment, and the successful delivery of HR solutions.
As an HR Director you will be responsible for:
Client Engagement and Relationship Management:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, build strong relationships and drive high levels of client experience and satisfaction.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives, challenges, HR needs, and provide strategic guidance.
- Oversee multiple client engagements, supporting on-time and quality delivery of HR solutions.
- Ado service-level agreements and ensure all HR deliverables comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Monitor client feedback and continuously improve engagement strategies to exceed client expectations.
- Design and implement innovative HR solutions tailored to client needs.
- Stay updated on HR trends, technologies, and best practices to offer cutting-edge solutions.
- Identify market trends and opportunities to expand service offerings and clients.
- Responsible for driving growth in existing client engagements.
Team Leadership:
- Lead, inspire, and mentor Sr.HR Generalists, HR Generalists, and HR Coordinators on your engagement team.
- Assist in hiring, coaching, performance, and onboarding of team members.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that emphasizes professional growth, innovation, and accountability.
- Identify skill gaps and provide training and coaching to upskill team members, ensuring alignment with evolving client needs.
- Support family members Inspired Careers.
- Set clear performance objectives and conduct regular evaluations to track team progress and address challenges.
Operational and Financial Management:
- Develop and manage budgets for client engagements, ensuring profitability and operational efficiency.
- Optimize processes and workflows to enhance the quality and scalability of HR consulting and outsourcing services.
- Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of HR initiatives and client engagements.
- Own the billing process for your client engagements and collaborate with CLA Client Relationship Leaders (CRLs) to ensure that project work billings are accurate and up to date, ensuring that they are compliant with client contracts and CLA policies and procedures.
Quality and Risk management:
- Understand firm policies and controls around independence and implement procedures to protect the firm and our clients.
- Identify sensitive issues and consult with firmwide service specialists as needed.
What you will need:
- 10 years of relevant experience is required.
- Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree. Degrees in Human Resources Management, Business, or related field preferred. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- A minimum of one of the following HR certifications is required or the ability to obtain 180 days of hire: SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
- Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office products. Experience with the HRIS systems such as is preferred: ADP Run, ADP Workforce Now, Gusto, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle Fusion Cloud, and Rippling.
Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.
The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $105,600-$181,000
LI-SK1
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Wellness at CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in HR Director
Map your degree to the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and HR Director duties. A degree in human resources management or organizational development is the cleanest fit. Industrial psychology or business administration with an HR concentration can work, but expect your employer to document the connection explicitly.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level III or IV prevailing wage for HR Director under SOC code 11-3121 in your target city. Your employer's LCA must certify at least that wage, so knowing the floor before salary discussions prevents surprises during filing.
Target employers with dedicated HR leadership
Companies large enough to have a standalone HR Director position rather than a combined HR-operations role are more likely to have immigration infrastructure in place. Look for employers with in-house HR teams or established relationships with immigration counsel, since complex leadership roles draw closer USCIS scrutiny.
Find H-1B sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by HR Director roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filing history for this occupation. That history signals both sponsorship willingness and familiarity with the DOL wage certification process specific to senior HR positions.
Clarify PERM implications early
If the employer intends to sponsor you for permanent residence after the H-1B, HR Director is a category where PERM recruitment requirements can be complex. Ask during the offer stage whether the employer has run PERM for senior HR roles before, since the process requires demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers were available.
Request premium processing from your employer
HR Director positions are often filled with urgent timelines, and the standard H-1B adjudication window can stretch several months. USCIS offers premium processing that guarantees a decision within 15 business days. Confirm your employer will elect it before you resign from a current position.
H-1B Visa HR Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an HR Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as human resources, business administration, or organizational development for the position. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is standard across the industry for this role. Generic job postings that list a degree as preferred rather than required can create RFE risk, so the job description language matters significantly.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect HR Director sponsorship?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must submit a Labor Condition Application certifying they'll pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for HR Director in your work location. The relevant SOC code is 11-3121. Prevailing wages vary substantially by metro area and experience level. You can cross-reference the employer's intended offer against current DOL wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search.
Are large corporations or smaller companies more likely to sponsor H-1B visas for HR Directors?
Both sponsor, but for different reasons. Large corporations with global workforces often need HR Directors experienced with international employment law and already have immigration infrastructure. Mid-size companies in high-growth sectors can also be strong sponsors, particularly if they're scaling rapidly and need senior HR leadership. You can identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
Can I switch HR Director jobs while on H-1B without losing my status?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers after 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. For HR Directors, a move between comparable senior HR leadership roles typically qualifies. Your new employer must file a transfer petition before you start, and you can begin work as soon as USCIS receives it.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect HR Director job seekers?
Most HR Director positions at for-profit companies are subject to the annual H-1B cap of 65,000 regular visas plus 20,000 for U.S. master's degree holders, with selection by lottery each April. Cap-exempt employers include universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government entities. If you're currently on OPT or another status, timing your job search to align with the USCIS registration window in March is critical.