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HR Operations Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. Large employers in tech, healthcare, and financial services regularly file LCAs for these positions. The 85,000-slot annual cap and lottery mean timing your job search around the April registration window matters.
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As the Human Resources Manager, you will provide HR generalist support for the Aramark Corporate functional staff / Centers of Excellence (COE). This position is also responsible for providing management and administration of several imperative HR processes.
COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $80,000.00 to $90,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.
BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation
There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Job Responsibilities
- Issue resolution, follow up and recommendations for corporate COE’s including but not limited to: Hotline calls response, investigation and follow, Corrective action/performance management consulting, and Policy interpretation
- Employee Engagement Initiatives – Engagement Action Plan development and follow-up, corporate engagement and celebration activities point of contact/coordinator
- Talent Acquisition – corporate Accelerate to Leadership and Step up to Leadership point of contact
- HR metrics reporting and analysis
- Benefits and Payroll assistance as needed
- On-boarding programs and initiatives
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
- HR/SPHR certification preferred. Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required.
- Human Resources planning and organizational development experience desired.
- Must have a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Human Resources
- Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or the equivalent
- Employment relations experience including conducting investigations and resolution development required.
- Proven ability to effectively interact, communicate and consult with multiple levels of management on a routine basis.
- Strong analytical skills are required.
- Ability to train and make presentations will also be required.
- Solid understanding of financial and business objectives and analytical/problem solving skills.
- Organized, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Must take initiative to improve processes as needed
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.
Job Description
As the Human Resources Manager, you will provide HR generalist support for the Aramark Corporate functional staff / Centers of Excellence (COE). This position is also responsible for providing management and administration of several imperative HR processes.
COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $80,000.00 to $90,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.
BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation
There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Job Responsibilities
- Issue resolution, follow up and recommendations for corporate COE’s including but not limited to: Hotline calls response, investigation and follow, Corrective action/performance management consulting, and Policy interpretation
- Employee Engagement Initiatives – Engagement Action Plan development and follow-up, corporate engagement and celebration activities point of contact/coordinator
- Talent Acquisition – corporate Accelerate to Leadership and Step up to Leadership point of contact
- HR metrics reporting and analysis
- Benefits and Payroll assistance as needed
- On-boarding programs and initiatives
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
- HR/SPHR certification preferred. Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required.
- Human Resources planning and organizational development experience desired.
- Must have a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Human Resources
- Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or the equivalent
- Employment relations experience including conducting investigations and resolution development required.
- Proven ability to effectively interact, communicate and consult with multiple levels of management on a routine basis.
- Strong analytical skills are required.
- Ability to train and make presentations will also be required.
- Solid understanding of financial and business objectives and analytical/problem solving skills.
- Organized, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Must take initiative to improve processes as needed
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a HR Operations Specialist
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires your degree to align directly with HR Operations, not just any business degree. A general management degree may trigger an RFE. Pull the O*NET profile for HR specialists to confirm which fields of study adjudicators treat as qualifying.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter HR Operations Specialist roles by verified LCA filing history, so you're applying to employers who've already cleared DOL prevailing-wage certification for this job title rather than starting from scratch.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area before any offer conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the prevailing wage for HR Operations roles in that location, and coming in below it kills the filing before it starts.
Prioritize cap-exempt employers during the lottery gap
If you miss the April H-1B registration window, target universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated organizations. These employers are cap-exempt and can file an H-1B petition any time of year without waiting for the next lottery cycle.
Clarify HRIS system ownership in the job description
HR Operations roles that are primarily HRIS administration can be harder to defend as specialty occupations than roles with clear policy-design or compliance responsibilities. Before accepting an offer, confirm the role description emphasizes analytical and strategic functions tied to your degree field.
Ask about the employer's E-Verify enrollment upfront
H-1B employers must be enrolled in E-Verify to complete your I-9 after your petition is approved. Some smaller companies with no prior sponsorship history haven't enrolled. Confirm enrollment status during the offer stage, not after you've resigned from your current role.
H-1B Visa HR Operations Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an HR Operations Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in human resources, business administration, or a related field as a minimum entry requirement. Roles focused on transactional HR tasks, where a degree in any field is acceptable, are more vulnerable to RFEs. Job descriptions that emphasize HRIS configuration, compliance program management, or HR policy design hold up better under USCIS scrutiny.
How do I find HR Operations Specialist jobs where the employer already sponsors H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate surfaces HR Operations Specialist roles filtered by verified DOL LCA filing history, so every listing reflects an employer who has already gone through the prevailing-wage certification process for this job category. That narrows your search to companies with an established H-1B sponsorship track record rather than employers who may be encountering the process for the first time.
What happens to my H-1B petition if I change HR roles within the same company?
A lateral move within the same employer to a materially similar HR Operations role typically qualifies as a non-material change and doesn't require a new I-129 petition. A promotion to a different occupational category, say from HR Operations Specialist to HR Director, or a significant change in duties and prevailing wage level, requires an amended petition filed with USCIS before the change takes effect.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition in premium processing for an HR Operations Specialist role?
Yes. Premium processing is available for H-1B petitions regardless of occupational category, including HR Operations Specialist. USCIS guarantees a response within 15 business days under premium processing. This is especially relevant if your OPT expiration is approaching and you can't afford a gap in work authorization while waiting for standard adjudication, which can run several months.
Does HR Operations Specialist work qualify for the STEM OPT extension before H-1B sponsorship?
Not directly. STEM OPT extensions apply to degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics fields, not to HR or business administration degrees. If your underlying degree is in a STEM discipline and your HR Operations role falls within a qualifying SOC code that maps to your STEM major, you may qualify, but this is uncommon for standard HR titles. Check the qualifying STEM fields list published by ICE before assuming eligibility.