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Human Resources Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. Employers across corporate, healthcare, and technology sectors file LCAs regularly for this SOC code, making it a realistic H-1B target for HR professionals.
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QUALITY CONSULTING GROUP, a leader in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, and manufacturing industry, is looking for a talented, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team. In this role, you’ll work with a highly enthusiastic team, contributing in a world-class manufacturing industry in Puerto Rico & USA.
Responsibilities
- Perform on-the-floor Plant Quality Assurance (PQA) review and approval of cGMP manufacturing processes, procedures, testing methods, documents, and production records.
- Review and approve batch records, MES/EBR, SAP, EDMQ, DQMS, and TrackWise documentation, including deviations, CAPAs, and validations.
- Ensure deviations and quality events are properly triaged, investigated, documented, and resolved in accordance with procedures and cGMP requirements.
- Review and assess changes for potential impact to product quality and compliance.
- Support and oversee CAPA, change control, validation, and other Quality System activities.
- Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Process Development, Validation, Quality Control, Warehouse, Engineering, Facilities, Environmental, and Contractors to ensure compliance with established procedures.
- Provide Quality support for New Product Introduction (NPI) and complex projects.
- Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections, serving as a Quality representative when required.
- Support commissioning and qualification activities and GxP application validation, including risk assessments and IQ/OQ/PQ documentation.
- Analyze quality data and trends, evaluate compliance issues, and provide recommendations to address quality and operational risks.
- Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives and quality projects.
- Communicate quality, compliance, supply, and safety risks to appropriate levels of management.
- Work independently while effectively leading, influencing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering
- Experience in Quality Assurance within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of cGMP, Quality Systems, deviations, CAPA, change control, and validation.
- Experience with batch record review and manufacturing documentation.
- Experience supporting NPI, audits/inspections, commissioning, qualification, or GxP validation.
- Knowledge of computer systems validation / computer systems quality assurance is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and effectively influence and negotiate with stakeholders.
- Strong English and Spanish written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with word processing, presentation, database, and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to evaluate compliance issues and interpret quality data/trends.
- Ability to work independently and interact effectively with employees and leadership at all organizational levels.
- Non-Standard Shift
Quality Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
QUALITY CONSULTING GROUP, a leader in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, and manufacturing industry, is looking for a talented, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team. In this role, you’ll work with a highly enthusiastic team, contributing in a world-class manufacturing industry in Puerto Rico & USA.
Responsibilities
- Perform on-the-floor Plant Quality Assurance (PQA) review and approval of cGMP manufacturing processes, procedures, testing methods, documents, and production records.
- Review and approve batch records, MES/EBR, SAP, EDMQ, DQMS, and TrackWise documentation, including deviations, CAPAs, and validations.
- Ensure deviations and quality events are properly triaged, investigated, documented, and resolved in accordance with procedures and cGMP requirements.
- Review and assess changes for potential impact to product quality and compliance.
- Support and oversee CAPA, change control, validation, and other Quality System activities.
- Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Process Development, Validation, Quality Control, Warehouse, Engineering, Facilities, Environmental, and Contractors to ensure compliance with established procedures.
- Provide Quality support for New Product Introduction (NPI) and complex projects.
- Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections, serving as a Quality representative when required.
- Support commissioning and qualification activities and GxP application validation, including risk assessments and IQ/OQ/PQ documentation.
- Analyze quality data and trends, evaluate compliance issues, and provide recommendations to address quality and operational risks.
- Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives and quality projects.
- Communicate quality, compliance, supply, and safety risks to appropriate levels of management.
- Work independently while effectively leading, influencing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering
- Experience in Quality Assurance within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of cGMP, Quality Systems, deviations, CAPA, change control, and validation.
- Experience with batch record review and manufacturing documentation.
- Experience supporting NPI, audits/inspections, commissioning, qualification, or GxP validation.
- Knowledge of computer systems validation / computer systems quality assurance is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and effectively influence and negotiate with stakeholders.
- Strong English and Spanish written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with word processing, presentation, database, and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to evaluate compliance issues and interpret quality data/trends.
- Ability to work independently and interact effectively with employees and leadership at all organizational levels.
- Non-Standard Shift
Quality Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Human Resources Specialist
Frame your HR credentials for specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes whether HR Specialist roles require a specific degree, not just any bachelor's. Document how your coursework in HR management, labor relations, or organizational behavior directly ties to your job duties before applying.
Search LCA filing history by occupation code
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers who have filed LCAs under the Human Resources Specialists SOC code. This surfaces companies with active H-1B filing history for your exact role, not just general sponsorship activity.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment
H-1B sponsors must be enrolled in E-Verify. Ask during screening calls whether the employer is enrolled before investing time in their process. Non-enrolled companies cannot legally proceed with your petition.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Run your role and zip code through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer so you negotiate above the floor, not below it.
Prepare for specialty occupation RFEs proactively
HR Specialist petitions draw Requests for Evidence more often than technical roles. Have your employer include a detailed duties breakdown showing how the role requires specialized HR knowledge, not generalist tasks any business graduate could perform.
Time your job search around the cap deadline
H-1B cap registrations open in March and employment cannot start before October 1. Targeting offers in the January-to-March window gives your employer time to register and file before the deadline without rushing the LCA certification.
H-1B Visa Human Resources Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an HR Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer can show the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a directly related field. Generalist HR roles can be harder to qualify than specialized ones in compensation, labor relations, or HR information systems. A well-drafted job description that ties specific duties to degree-level HR knowledge strengthens the petition significantly.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for HR Specialists?
Large corporations, hospital systems, universities, and HR consulting firms are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Companies with dedicated HR departments and compliance-heavy environments, such as financial services and healthcare organizations, tend to file more regularly. You can browse verified H-1B sponsors for this occupation on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers by LCA filing history.
Can an HR Specialist job change employers mid-H-1B without losing status?
Yes. Under AC21 portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as your new H-1B transfer petition is filed, provided your original petition has been approved and you've maintained lawful status. The new employer must file a new I-129 with a certified LCA before or on your start date. You don't need to wait for USCIS approval to begin work.
What makes an H-1B petition for an HR Specialist role more likely to face scrutiny?
USCIS issues Requests for Evidence when it's unclear the role requires a specific degree rather than general business experience. Broad job descriptions listing administrative tasks alongside HR functions are the most common trigger. Petitions are stronger when the employer documents that the role involves specialized HR functions, such as benefits compliance, workforce analytics, or employee relations under federal labor law, and that a relevant degree is a genuine prerequisite.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect HR Specialist H-1B filings?
Every H-1B employer must file an LCA certifying they'll pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the HR Specialist role in the worksite location. The wage is determined by job duties and local wage data, and it sets the legal minimum the employer must pay you. You can check the applicable wage level for your title and location using the OFLC Wage Search before or during salary negotiations.