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Internal Communications Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field. Large enterprises and mid-size companies with dedicated HR and legal teams file the most LCAs for this role, making employer size a practical filter when targeting your search.
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INTRODUCTION
This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
We are seeking a proven, action-oriented individual to join our Executive Communications team that supports the HPE Networking business group. This is an exciting opportunity to join HPE’s world-class global communications team. With more than 100 communicators across the globe, we advocate for HPE’s corporate strategy, business innovation, and thought leadership. We are responsible for enhancing HPE’s culture and reputation, showcasing our innovation and leadership, and driving business outcomes.
How you’ll make your mark:
As an Internal Communications Manager for HPE Networking you will partner with the team to help drive the company’s networking narratives internally. This is an important role at a key moment in the company’s transformation and requires a collaborative professional with executive presence to assist with implementing and measuring sustained internal communications programs reaching networking employees, and measurement and operational expertise to support our overall networking executive communications program.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement and evaluate programs to inform, engage and inspire HPE Networking team members globally, including HPE Networking all team meetings, internal written communications, visual and video communications, and contribute to networking content at meetings across HPE.
- Drive content for and manage coordination and logistics of internal events such as all team member meetings and ask me anything sessions.
- Manage HPE Networking Viva Engage channels and periodic email newsletter; drive editorial calendar, seeking ideas and content from across the Networking business; write posts and content when needed; execute on production and posting.
- Act as lead in managing Networking executive communications team’s contribution to cross team efforts like quarterly business reviews, ongoing communications measurement and benchmarking.
- Help drive annual and quarterly planning process for Networking executive communications team.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong writing and editing skills - some peer or manager edits typically needed.
- Strong listening and interpersonal skills.
- Organization and program management skills.
- Ability to link communications plans and activities to business results.
- Solid knowledge and understanding of communications methodologies, tools and vehicles; experience with VivaEngage and Teams Webinars a plus.
- Ability to multi-task, managing and prioritizing a variety of projects with tight deadlines, while remaining calm under pressure.
- Ability to interact with all levels of the company, including senior company management.
- Some prior knowledge and experience in enterprise technology preferred.
- Flexible, a sense of humor, and adaptable to change.
- Ability to thrive working from home, at the office, or on the go.
Qualifications
- Able to work from the office two plus days per week.
- BA/BS degree in communications or a related field OR equivalent work experience in communications.
- 7+ years of experience in employee communications, journalism or marketing.
- Experience supporting top executive leadership and/or the c-suite, with a global technology leader preferred.
- Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills.
Accessibility
HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.
Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Let's Stay Connected:
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Job:
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Job Level:
Expert
The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 105,500 - 213,500 in California // 92,600 - 213,500 in Texas
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
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All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.
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Frame your degree for specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the role. A communications, PR, or organizational behavior degree maps cleanly. An unrelated degree needs a written explanation tying your coursework to internal communications work.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up LCA filings under SOC code 11-2011 (Advertising and Promotions Managers) or 11-2031 (Public Relations Managers). Employers who filed recently for those codes are already comfortable sponsoring this role.
Target companies with in-house legal or HR teams
Internal Communications Manager roles are almost exclusively found at companies large enough to have structured HR functions. Those same companies typically have immigration counsel on retainer, which shortens the time between offer and I-129 filing.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage for your metro area before your offer conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the prevailing wage, so knowing the floor protects you if the initial offer comes in below it.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Search Internal Communications Manager roles on Migrate Mate to filter for employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in this occupation. That filters out postings where sponsorship is listed as possible but never actually filed.
Clarify filing timing during the offer stage
H-1B cap-subject petitions can only be filed for an October 1 start date. If you're receiving an offer outside the March registration window, ask whether the employer will file for cap-exempt status or bridge you on OPT cap-gap while waiting for the next cycle.
H-1B Visa Internal Communications Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Internal Communications Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as communications, journalism, public relations, or organizational behavior. Roles where any degree is accepted regardless of field are harder to defend as specialty occupations. Employers strengthen the case by documenting degree requirements in the job description and LCA before filing.
Which employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for internal communications roles?
Large corporations, tech companies, financial institutions, and healthcare systems file the most LCAs for communications management roles because they have dedicated internal comms functions and established immigration programs. Mid-size companies with in-house HR teams also sponsor, but less consistently. You can check which employers have filed for this occupation using Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL LCA filing history by role.
Can an Internal Communications Manager be classified under a specific SOC code for the LCA?
Most employers file under SOC 11-2031 (Public Relations and Fundraising Managers) or 11-2011 (Advertising and Promotions Managers), depending on how the role is structured. The SOC code affects the prevailing wage tier the employer must certify. If the job description emphasizes employee engagement and change management, some employers use management analyst codes, which can affect the wage floor.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from an Internal Communications Manager role?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsor, change status, or depart the U.S. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition within that window, you can begin working once USCIS receives the petition. The grace period does not reset if you find a new role quickly, so starting the transfer process immediately matters.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect my timeline for starting an internal communications job?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions have a single annual registration window in March, with an October 1 start date if selected. If you're on OPT when the offer comes in, cap-gap provisions may extend your authorization through September 30 of the lottery year. Employers who are universities, nonprofits affiliated with universities, or government research organizations are cap-exempt and can file year-round.