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Human Resources Assistant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. Large employers in healthcare, finance, and higher education file LCAs regularly for this occupation. No lottery exemption applies, so timing your job search around the April cap season matters.
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We are seeking a detail-oriented, customer-focused Human Resources Assistant to support our Human Resources and Student & Volunteer Services departments. This role is ideal for an organized professional who enjoys working with people, managing administrative processes, and contributing to a positive employee experience.
As a key member of the HR team, you will provide administrative and clerical support across a variety of human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee programs, compliance reporting, records management, and special events. You will play an important role in helping ensure our employees receive exceptional service while supporting our mission and values.
About Speare Memorial Hospital
Speare Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital serving dozens of communities in the Lakes Region. We are passionately committed to providing exceptional, local care to our friends, families, neighbors, and communities at large.
Mission: To work together to serve the needs of our patients and community.
Vision: A community where all can achieve optimal health.
Values: Kindness, Collaboration, Patient & Family-Centered, Safety, Excellence, Efficiency, and Professionalism.
What You’ll Do:
- Recruitment and Onboarding: serve as a first point of contact for visitors, applicants, and employees, providing information and directing inquiries appropriately; support the hiring process by conducting background checks, licensure verifications, and assisting with new hire onboarding by reviewing policies, providing parking stickers, creating name badges, and assigning key access; coordinate onboarding activities for traveling and temporary staff
- Employee Programs: administer employee recognition programs, including birthday and service award initiatives, as well as administer fringe benefit programs, including: the Lifestyle Savings Account, Earned Time Cash-In Program, Student Loan Repayment, Tuition Reimbursement, and the Friend In Need program
- Compliance & HR Operations: complete unemployment and employment eligibility verifications, and assist with HR reporting requirements including EEO-1, Vacancy, FTE, and other workforce reports, and support CMS audits and regulatory compliance activities
- Administrative Support: assist with HRIS data entry, auditing, and record maintenance; prepare orientation materials, benefit packets, employee communications, recognition documents, and other HR correspondence; maintain personnel files, office supplies, and departmental records; receive, sort, and distribute incoming & outgoing mail; and keep the HR office organized, professional, and welcoming
What We’re Looking For:
Required:
- Minimum HS grad
- One to Three years’ experience in an administrative position
- Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of human resources work
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, communication skills, detail-oriented and a high level of confidentiality
- Computer proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
- Ability to utilize various types of office equipment
- Ability to convey a positive and professional image
Preferred:
- Associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field
- Previous human resources experience and/or experience working in a hospital environment
Why Join Speare Memorial Hospital?
- Community Connection: Be part of an organization deeply invested in local health and wellness.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside dedicated professionals who genuinely care about their work and each other.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuing education and career development.
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts with employer contributions
- 403(b) retirement plans with generous employer contributions
- Lifestyle Savings Account reimbursement program
- Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment programs
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- Generous Earned Time accrual
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Life insurance
Our Commitment
Speare Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to serve our equally diverse community.
Join us in our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare to our community.
Human Resources Assistant
We are seeking a detail-oriented, customer-focused Human Resources Assistant to support our Human Resources and Student & Volunteer Services departments. This role is ideal for an organized professional who enjoys working with people, managing administrative processes, and contributing to a positive employee experience.
As a key member of the HR team, you will provide administrative and clerical support across a variety of human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee programs, compliance reporting, records management, and special events. You will play an important role in helping ensure our employees receive exceptional service while supporting our mission and values.
About Speare Memorial Hospital
Speare Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital serving dozens of communities in the Lakes Region. We are passionately committed to providing exceptional, local care to our friends, families, neighbors, and communities at large.
Mission: To work together to serve the needs of our patients and community.
Vision: A community where all can achieve optimal health.
Values: Kindness, Collaboration, Patient & Family-Centered, Safety, Excellence, Efficiency, and Professionalism.
What You’ll Do:
- Recruitment and Onboarding: serve as a first point of contact for visitors, applicants, and employees, providing information and directing inquiries appropriately; support the hiring process by conducting background checks, licensure verifications, and assisting with new hire onboarding by reviewing policies, providing parking stickers, creating name badges, and assigning key access; coordinate onboarding activities for traveling and temporary staff
- Employee Programs: administer employee recognition programs, including birthday and service award initiatives, as well as administer fringe benefit programs, including: the Lifestyle Savings Account, Earned Time Cash-In Program, Student Loan Repayment, Tuition Reimbursement, and the Friend In Need program
- Compliance & HR Operations: complete unemployment and employment eligibility verifications, and assist with HR reporting requirements including EEO-1, Vacancy, FTE, and other workforce reports, and support CMS audits and regulatory compliance activities
- Administrative Support: assist with HRIS data entry, auditing, and record maintenance; prepare orientation materials, benefit packets, employee communications, recognition documents, and other HR correspondence; maintain personnel files, office supplies, and departmental records; receive, sort, and distribute incoming & outgoing mail; and keep the HR office organized, professional, and welcoming
What We’re Looking For:
Required:
- Minimum HS grad
- One to Three years’ experience in an administrative position
- Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of human resources work
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, communication skills, detail-oriented and a high level of confidentiality
- Computer proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
- Ability to utilize various types of office equipment
- Ability to convey a positive and professional image
Preferred:
- Associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field
- Previous human resources experience and/or experience working in a hospital environment
Why Join Speare Memorial Hospital?
- Community Connection: Be part of an organization deeply invested in local health and wellness.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside dedicated professionals who genuinely care about their work and each other.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuing education and career development.
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts with employer contributions
- 403(b) retirement plans with generous employer contributions
- Lifestyle Savings Account reimbursement program
- Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment programs
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- Generous Earned Time accrual
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Life insurance
Our Commitment
Speare Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to serve our equally diverse community.
Join us in our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare to our community.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Human Resources Assistant
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to directly relate to HR functions. A degree in business administration, psychology, or organizational management typically qualifies. A general arts degree without HR coursework can trigger an RFE, so document how your major maps to the role.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search to confirm a company has filed LCAs for HR Assistant roles before applying. Employers who've sponsored this occupation before already understand the process, which shortens the timeline between offer and petition.
Use Migrate Mate to filter H-1B sponsoring employers
Filter your search on Migrate Mate to surface companies with verified H-1B filing history in HR roles. This removes employers who've never sponsored the occupation, so you spend time on applications with a realistic path to sponsorship.
Ask about E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify during negotiations, not after signing. STEM OPT and cap-gap situations both require it, and an employer who isn't enrolled may delay or derail your authorization timeline if you're bridging statuses.
Request H-1B filing before your OPT expiration window
If you're on OPT, your employer must file the H-1B petition by April 1 for an October 1 start date. Build your offer timeline so you have a signed letter and all documents to your employer's immigration counsel by early March at the latest.
Look up the prevailing wage for your specific metro area
HR Assistant prevailing wages vary significantly by location and experience level. Pull the Level I and Level II rates for your city using the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations so you know what the DOL-certified floor requires your employer to offer.
H-1B Visa Human Resources Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an HR Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as human resources, business administration, or organizational development. A generalist support role with loosely defined duties is more likely to receive an RFE than one with a detailed job description tied to a degree-specific knowledge requirement.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for HR Assistants?
Large healthcare systems, universities, financial institutions, and multinational corporations file LCAs for HR Assistant roles with the most regularity. These organizations have in-house immigration counsel and established sponsorship workflows. Smaller companies or startups can sponsor too, but they often lack the administrative infrastructure to move quickly, which matters when you're working against an OPT expiration or cap deadline. You can browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
What documents should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my H-1B?
Have your academic transcripts, diploma, and a credential evaluation ready if your degree is from outside the U.S. You'll also need your current I-94 record, any prior visa approval notices, and a detailed description of your HR duties that maps clearly to your degree field. Providing these upfront speeds up the employer's review and reduces back-and-forth with their immigration attorney.
Can I switch HR Assistant jobs after my H-1B is approved?
Yes, but the new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your last day at the sponsoring company. Portability under AC21 lets you start with the new employer once the transfer petition is filed and receipted, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. HR Assistant to HR Generalist typically qualifies as same-SOC-code portability.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my job search timeline as an HR professional?
The annual H-1B cap opens for registration in March, with a lottery in late March for fiscal year starting October 1. If you're on OPT and not selected, cap-gap protections extend your work authorization through September 30. Planning your job search to land an offer by February gives your employer enough runway to prepare the petition before the registration window closes.