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Kimley-Horn is looking for a Human Resources (HR) Coordinator to join our Alpharetta, GA office on their HR team! This is an in-office position.
Responsibilities
- Conduct new hire orientations and associated integration tasks to ensure a positive onboarding experience.
- Provide primary support for career check-in process across the region.
- Complete non-exempt to exempt class changes in accordance with federal and state laws.
- Review and support internal training team by identifying and assigning participants to various training programs.
- Organize, prepare, and facilitate regional face-to-face Strong Start training throughout the year.
- Collaborate with HR Partners to conduct and communicate termination process including departure paperwork, exit interviews, and filing of personnel documents.
- Process employee workflow changes or updates in the HRIS, including but not limited to, new hire information, class changes, supervisor changes, and termination information.
- Perform regular audits of HRIS system to ensure accuracy of employee information.
- Review and track employee licensure process and associated job updates.
- Respond promptly to employee questions.
- May collaborate with HR Partner on general employee relations concerns, performance management, team building, complaint/conflict resolution, career development, and training facilitation.
- Respond to marketing requests for external clients and various project pursuits.
- Support special projects that have region-wide and/or company-wide impact.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Human Resources or related field.
- 2+ years of HR-related experience.
- Demonstrated interest in the HR profession, which may include relevant internship and/or post-graduate work.
- Interest in obtaining PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
- Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Ability and willingness to learn new software applications.
- Experience with UKG Pro or other HRIS a plus.
- Ability and willingness to travel to the regional offices.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication; comfortable building relationships with employees across various levels and groups.
- Strong time management skills; capable of managing and balancing multiple tasks/priorities in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
- Strong sense of urgency, ownership, and follow-through.
- Ability and desire to work collaboratively with team members within the region, as well as across the company.
- Visibility of work requires attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and discretion with confidential information.
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
INTRODUCTION
Kimley-Horn is looking for a Human Resources (HR) Coordinator to join our Alpharetta, GA office on their HR team! This is an in-office position.
Responsibilities
- Conduct new hire orientations and associated integration tasks to ensure a positive onboarding experience.
- Provide primary support for career check-in process across the region.
- Complete non-exempt to exempt class changes in accordance with federal and state laws.
- Review and support internal training team by identifying and assigning participants to various training programs.
- Organize, prepare, and facilitate regional face-to-face Strong Start training throughout the year.
- Collaborate with HR Partners to conduct and communicate termination process including departure paperwork, exit interviews, and filing of personnel documents.
- Process employee workflow changes or updates in the HRIS, including but not limited to, new hire information, class changes, supervisor changes, and termination information.
- Perform regular audits of HRIS system to ensure accuracy of employee information.
- Review and track employee licensure process and associated job updates.
- Respond promptly to employee questions.
- May collaborate with HR Partner on general employee relations concerns, performance management, team building, complaint/conflict resolution, career development, and training facilitation.
- Respond to marketing requests for external clients and various project pursuits.
- Support special projects that have region-wide and/or company-wide impact.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Human Resources or related field.
- 2+ years of HR-related experience.
- Demonstrated interest in the HR profession, which may include relevant internship and/or post-graduate work.
- Interest in obtaining PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
- Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Ability and willingness to learn new software applications.
- Experience with UKG Pro or other HRIS a plus.
- Ability and willingness to travel to the regional offices.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication; comfortable building relationships with employees across various levels and groups.
- Strong time management skills; capable of managing and balancing multiple tasks/priorities in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
- Strong sense of urgency, ownership, and follow-through.
- Ability and desire to work collaboratively with team members within the region, as well as across the company.
- Visibility of work requires attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and discretion with confidential information.
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Human Resources
Map your HR specialty to SOC codes
Your H-1B petition is tied to a specific Standard Occupational Classification code. HR Managers, Compensation Analysts, and Training Specialists each carry different DOL prevailing-wage levels, so confirm your exact SOC code before negotiating your offer.
Verify your degree field supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to the HR role. A business administration or psychology degree typically satisfies this, but a general arts degree may trigger a Request for Evidence. Check your credential against the O*NET profile for your target title.
Target employers with existing LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter HR roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for your occupation code, so you're applying to companies that have already cleared the DOL process for roles like yours.
Ask about cap-exempt entities during HR job interviews
Nonprofits, universities, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition skips the annual lottery entirely. When interviewing for in-house HR roles at these institutions, confirm their cap-exempt status before the offer stage.
Confirm the employer's E-Verify enrollment before signing
Your employer must be E-Verify enrolled to hire you on H-1B status. HR departments at large firms typically manage this, but smaller companies sometimes aren't enrolled. Confirm enrollment status before you accept an offer to avoid filing delays.
Time your offer letter to the USCIS filing window
H-1B cap petitions can only be filed for an October 1 start date, with registration opening in March. If your HR offer comes in late spring, your employer needs to file during the next cycle, extending your wait by up to a year.
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Find Human Resources JobsHuman Resources H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Human Resources jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, many HR roles qualify when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field like human resources management, business administration, or industrial-organizational psychology. Titles such as HR Manager, Compensation Analyst, Talent Acquisition Specialist, and HR Business Partner regularly receive H-1B approval. Generalist roles with no clear degree requirement can face USCIS scrutiny, so the job description must specify a qualifying degree field.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for HR professionals?
Large technology companies, multinational corporations, financial services firms, and healthcare systems are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for HR roles. Universities and nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt sponsors worth prioritizing because their petitions skip the annual lottery. You can browse HR roles at verified H-1B-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, filtered by employers with active Labor Condition Application filing history.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for HR jobs on H-1B?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific HR occupation code and work location before USCIS approves the petition. Prevailing wages for HR roles vary significantly by SOC code and metro area. You can look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search tool before entering salary negotiations, which helps you assess whether an offer is realistic for sponsorship.
Can an HR professional switch employers while on H-1B status?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once your transfer petition is filed, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as your original H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. Your new employer files a new I-129 petition and a fresh LCA. HR professionals changing from one in-house HR role to another generally have straightforward transfers if the SOC codes align.
Does the H-1B lottery affect HR job seekers differently than other fields?
The 85,000-slot annual cap and random lottery apply to most HR roles the same way they apply to other cap-subject occupations. One meaningful difference is that HR roles at universities, nonprofits, and government-affiliated research organizations are cap-exempt, so those employers can file at any time of year. If you're targeting corporate HR positions, registering with multiple cap-subject employers in a single lottery cycle isn't permitted, so employer selection matters.
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