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Labor Relations Consultants navigate collective bargaining, grievance procedures, and workforce compliance, work that falls squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation requirements. Employers in healthcare, manufacturing, and the public sector regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for this role, making it one of the more accessible paths for international professionals with industrial relations credentials.
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University Human Resources (UHR) has an exciting opportunity for a HR professional to serve as a Labor Relations Consultant within the UHR Labor Relations team. The Labor Relations Consultant is responsible for providing professional support to the Program Director, Labor Relations. The incumbent in this role will have the opportunity to foster positive working relationships with labor unions, resolve union disputes and ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations and collective bargaining agreements. The ideal candidate will have experience providing professional support in a high pace, high volume environment while maintaining strong communication with unions and leadership and confidentiality of sensitive information.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five (5) years of professional human resources experience in the areas of employee or labor relations.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable human resources related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
- Knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including those pertaining to collective bargaining and employer-employee relations.
- Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Additional Job Details
Preferences: NA
Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of References
Best Consideration Date: August 5, 2026
Posting Close Date: NA
Open Until Filled: Yes
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
No
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
VPA-University Human Resources
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$79,200 to $95,040
Benefits Summary
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Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
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Job Description Summary
University Human Resources (UHR) has an exciting opportunity for a HR professional to serve as a Labor Relations Consultant within the UHR Labor Relations team. The Labor Relations Consultant is responsible for providing professional support to the Program Director, Labor Relations. The incumbent in this role will have the opportunity to foster positive working relationships with labor unions, resolve union disputes and ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations and collective bargaining agreements. The ideal candidate will have experience providing professional support in a high pace, high volume environment while maintaining strong communication with unions and leadership and confidentiality of sensitive information.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five (5) years of professional human resources experience in the areas of employee or labor relations.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable human resources related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
- Knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including those pertaining to collective bargaining and employer-employee relations.
- Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Additional Job Details
Preferences: NA
Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of References
Best Consideration Date: August 5, 2026
Posting Close Date: NA
Open Until Filled: Yes
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
No
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
VPA-University Human Resources
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$79,200 to $95,040
Benefits Summary
.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
Resources
- Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with O*Net Online
Search Firm Managed Recruitment
There are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm.
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Verify your degree field meets specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes Labor Relations Consultant petitions when degrees are in unrelated fields. A bachelor's in human resources, industrial relations, labor economics, or business strengthens your case considerably. Document the direct connection between your coursework and the role's core duties.
Target employers with union-heavy workforces
Healthcare systems, universities, logistics companies, and manufacturers with active collective bargaining agreements have recurring, specialized labor relations needs. These employers file H-1B petitions for this role more consistently than general HR departments in non-unionized environments.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter companies by verified H-1B LCA filing history for labor relations roles. This surfaces employers who have already navigated the specialty occupation determination for this job title, reducing your petition risk significantly.
Request the LCA before negotiating compensation
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting your H-1B petition. The LCA locks in your wage at or above the prevailing wage level. Cross-check the employer's offered wage against your geographic area and experience level using the OFLC Wage Search before signing an offer.
Confirm your role's SOC code matches your duties
Labor Relations Specialists are classified under a specific Standard Occupational Classification code that DOL uses to set prevailing wages. If your employer assigns a mismatched SOC code, your LCA wage floor could be wrong. Review the O*NET occupation profile to confirm your listed duties align with the filed classification.
File during the cap window with a clear start date
H-1B cap petitions open April 1 for an October 1 start date. If your OPT or other status expires before October 1, work with your employer to align your offer letter start date and request a cap-gap bridge if you're transitioning from F-1 status.
H-1B Visa Labor Relations Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Labor Relations Consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as industrial relations, human resources, labor economics, or business administration. USCIS evaluates whether the specific job duties, collective bargaining support, grievance handling, compliance analysis, are complex enough to require that degree. Vaguely written job descriptions that accept any bachelor's degree can trigger a Request for Evidence.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Labor Relations Consultants most frequently?
Healthcare networks, higher education institutions, freight and logistics companies, and unionized manufacturing firms generate the most consistent demand. These employers deal with active collective bargaining agreements and need specialized expertise year-round. You can browse verified H-1B-sponsoring employers in these sectors on Migrate Mate, filtered by LCA filing history for labor relations roles.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect a Labor Relations Consultant offer?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must certify through the Labor Condition Application that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your role, SOC code, and work location. You can verify the applicable wage floor yourself using the OFLC Wage Search. If the offer falls below that threshold, USCIS will deny or issue an RFE on the petition.
Can a Labor Relations Consultant role be H-1B cap-exempt?
It depends on the employer, not the role. Universities, affiliated nonprofit research organizations, and certain government research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning their petitions aren't subject to the annual 85,000-slot lottery. If you're pursuing a labor relations role at a qualifying university or hospital system affiliated with a nonprofit research entity, you can file outside the cap window at any time of year.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for this role?
Beyond your degree transcripts, include credential evaluations if your degree is from outside the U.S., evidence that the position customarily requires a specialized degree, and documentation of your specific duties tied to labor law compliance or contract negotiation. A detailed employer support letter explaining why the role requires your specific academic background helps USCIS adjudicators confirm specialty occupation status.