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Human Resources Associate 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 enterprises, staffing firms, and multinational corporations regularly file LCAs for HR positions, making this one of the more accessible specialty occupation paths for international professionals.
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As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
The Employee Experience Associate (EEA) is often the first point of contact in HR for Hospitals and Clinics’ team members. In this role, you’ll provide excellent customer service and a variety of hands-on tasks as part of a centralized shared services team within the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources department. In this role, the EEA will work to provide closure for HR-related requests and inquiries from staff across the health system. As part of the role, the EEA will process updates and/or changes to employee records, while following the procedures and requirements. The EEA will work with inquiries outside of staff members, including verification of employment, recruiting candidates, etc. The EEA handles first tier inquiries and will follow guidelines to refer more complex issues to the Employee Experience Associate II, direct manager, or other HR staff. In this role, the EEA has knowledge of processes related to all areas of HR.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Responsible as initial HR contact to assist with day-to-day inquiries (calls, emails) and transactional functions across all HR areas, including benefits, compensation, leave administration, employee relations/compliance.
- Provides timely response to inbound requests and questions and escalates complex issues to the Employee Experience Associate II, manager and/or the direct business partner in HR.
- Collaborates with all Employee Experience team members to share knowledge, training and coverage as needed within the shared services model.
- Completes the coordination, documentation and/or necessary steps HR-related tasks, including but not limited to: court orders, employment verification, Department of Workforce Services requests, benefits document processing, etc.
- Coordinates with Talent Acquisition team for new hire data processing and onboarding needs; assists with in-person I-9s processes.
- Collaborates on various projects as needed.
- Empowered and trusted to handle sensitive and confidential information according to department standards.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Must be detail oriented to provide prompt and accurate information.
- Ability to work with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to assess and prioritize competing requests or needs.
- Strong MS Office Skills to include Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
Qualifications
Required
- Associates degree in human resources, business, or related field or equivalency.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
- PeopleSoft/Kronos/ICIMS experience a plus.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Color Determination, Crawling, Lifting, Listening, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 84031
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule 08:00 to 16:30
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name 525 Plaza
Workplace Set Up On-site
City Salt Lake City
State UT
Department COR ISC 05A HUMAN RESOURCES
Category Human Resources
Workplace Set Up On-site
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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to directly relate to HR functions. A degree in psychology, organizational behavior, or business administration typically qualifies, but a general arts degree without HR coursework can trigger an RFE.
Search LCA filings for HR-specific job codes
Filter DOL disclosure data by SOC code 13-1071 to identify employers actively sponsoring HR Associate roles. This narrows your target list to companies with a documented H-1B filing history for your exact occupation.
Target employers with established HR departments
Companies with in-house HR teams of ten or more staff are far more likely to sponsor an HR Associate than small businesses relying on outsourced HR. Multinational corporations and mid-size tech firms file the most LCAs for this role.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Search Human Resources Associate roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed LCAs for this position. The platform surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data so you're applying to companies with a real sponsorship track record, not guessing.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run your job title, location, and experience level through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for Level I or Level II, and underpayment is a common LCA compliance issue in HR roles.
Ask HR hiring managers about internal petition timelines
Because HR Associates often work inside the team processing their own H-1B, ask directly whether the company uses outside counsel or handles filings internally. Internal processing can delay the I-129 petition if the HR team is understaffed or inexperienced with visa filings.
H-1B Visa Human Resources Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an HR Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, organizational psychology, or a directly related field. USCIS will scrutinize HR Associate roles more closely than engineering or IT positions, so the job description must clearly state the degree requirement rather than listing it as preferred. Generalist roles with no specific degree requirement are more vulnerable to RFEs.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for HR Associates?
Large enterprises, multinational corporations, and staffing firms with dedicated HR departments file the most LCAs for HR Associate roles. Companies already operating HR shared-service centers or those with global mobility teams are accustomed to sponsoring international HR staff. You can find employers with verified LCA filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate, filtered by SOC code 13-1071.
Can an HR Associate be involved in processing their own H-1B petition?
This is a real conflict-of-interest concern. If you're hired into an HR role that handles immigration compliance, your employer should assign a separate HR representative or outside immigration counsel to manage your petition. USCIS doesn't prohibit it outright, but an applicant reviewing their own case creates compliance risk and could undermine the employer's attestations on the LCA.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from an HR Associate role?
You have a 60-day grace period after your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or prepare to depart. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends, you can begin work once USCIS receives it. USCIS confirmed this 60-day rule under the 2017 portability regulations, and it applies regardless of how much time remains on your approved H-1B.
Does the HR Associate role need to be full-time for H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B sponsorship is available for part-time positions, but the LCA wage obligation still applies on a prorated basis, and the employer must still demonstrate specialty occupation status. Part-time HR roles are harder to defend as specialty occupations because USCIS may question whether the complexity justifies a degree requirement. Full-time positions with clearly defined professional HR responsibilities are far easier to approve.