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H-1B visa jobs for Lead Human Resources Business Partners are available at employers who file Labor Condition Applications for strategic HR roles. This position typically qualifies as a specialty occupation, requiring a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a closely related field. Employers petition USCIS directly, covering the I-129 filing costs.
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Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
Job Category
HR
Position Summary
Empowering People. Driving Performance.
At Bridgestone, our teammates are at the heart of everything we do. As a Lead HR Business Partner supporting our Bridgestone Retail Operations across the New England area, you will play a critical role in shaping a high-performing, people-first culture. This is a unique opportunity to influence the teammate experience, support operational excellence, and help drive our mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. This is an individual contributor role supporting over 1200 teammates across 130 locations, partnering with 12 Area Managers to deliver HR strategy. The teammate in this role is required to live within the geographic region they are supporting and will work remotely with some travel as needed to retail stores and regional offices.
The ideal candidate will live in the following areas: Providence, RI / Hartford, CT / Newark, NJ (due to store locations).
Pay Range: $103,500.00 - $160,400.00
Responsibilities
As a trusted advisor on the Regional Retail Leadership Team, you will:
- Partner closely with store leaders to deliver proactive HR support that aligns with business goals and enhances the teammate experience.
- Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and workforce planning.
- Champion our values and culture by fostering an inclusive, respectful, and engaging work environment.
- Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to implement enterprise-wide initiatives in talent development, compensation, benefits, and DEI.
- Analyze HR data and trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational impact.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws and company policies, serving as a subject matter expert on regional employment practices.
- Support change management efforts and lead initiatives that drive teammate engagement and retention.
- Oversee headcount management and partner with our Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) team to ensure timely and effective staffing across the region.
Minimum Qualifications
- 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or 6 years of related experience with a master’s degree.
- Prior exposure to multi-unit/location retail environments.
- Strong working knowledge of State and Federal employment law and HR best practices.
- Exceptional communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to travel regionally up to 50% as needed to stores, region or division meetings, and company sponsored events.
Who You are:
- A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a passion for people. A collaborative partner who builds trust and credibility across all levels of the organization.
- A self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, field-based environment.
- A skilled influencer who leads through partnership, using a consultative approach to guide decisions and drive alignment without direct authority.
Nice to Have:
- Bilingual in Spanish is preferred to support diverse teammate populations across the region.
- HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP).
- Experience with union environments and labor relations.
What we offer
At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” For that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:
- A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
- The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
- An effective and inclusive team.
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.
Company Overview
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
Job Category
HR
Position Summary
Empowering People. Driving Performance.
At Bridgestone, our teammates are at the heart of everything we do. As a Lead HR Business Partner supporting our Bridgestone Retail Operations across the New England area, you will play a critical role in shaping a high-performing, people-first culture. This is a unique opportunity to influence the teammate experience, support operational excellence, and help drive our mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. This is an individual contributor role supporting over 1200 teammates across 130 locations, partnering with 12 Area Managers to deliver HR strategy. The teammate in this role is required to live within the geographic region they are supporting and will work remotely with some travel as needed to retail stores and regional offices.
The ideal candidate will live in the following areas: Providence, RI / Hartford, CT / Newark, NJ (due to store locations).
Pay Range: $103,500.00 - $160,400.00
Responsibilities
As a trusted advisor on the Regional Retail Leadership Team, you will:
- Partner closely with store leaders to deliver proactive HR support that aligns with business goals and enhances the teammate experience.
- Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and workforce planning.
- Champion our values and culture by fostering an inclusive, respectful, and engaging work environment.
- Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to implement enterprise-wide initiatives in talent development, compensation, benefits, and DEI.
- Analyze HR data and trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational impact.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws and company policies, serving as a subject matter expert on regional employment practices.
- Support change management efforts and lead initiatives that drive teammate engagement and retention.
- Oversee headcount management and partner with our Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) team to ensure timely and effective staffing across the region.
Minimum Qualifications
- 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or 6 years of related experience with a master’s degree.
- Prior exposure to multi-unit/location retail environments.
- Strong working knowledge of State and Federal employment law and HR best practices.
- Exceptional communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to travel regionally up to 50% as needed to stores, region or division meetings, and company sponsored events.
Who You are:
- A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a passion for people. A collaborative partner who builds trust and credibility across all levels of the organization.
- A self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, field-based environment.
- A skilled influencer who leads through partnership, using a consultative approach to guide decisions and drive alignment without direct authority.
Nice to Have:
- Bilingual in Spanish is preferred to support diverse teammate populations across the region.
- HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP).
- Experience with union environments and labor relations.
What we offer
At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” For that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:
- A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
- The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
- An effective and inclusive team.
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.
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Verify your degree aligns with the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Lead HRBP role. A bachelor's in human resources, organizational psychology, or business administration gives you the clearest specialty occupation case. Degrees in unrelated fields create RFE risk during I-129 adjudication.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer must certify your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your location and SOC code. Run your offer through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting, so you know whether the number is LCA-compliant from the start.
Target companies with multi-site HR structures
Large employers with multiple U.S. worksites routinely file LCAs and understand that each location requires its own certified application. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B visa LCA filing history for HR leadership roles, searchable by city and job category.
Prepare a business case for your HRBP role
Because Lead HRBP duties can blur into generalist work, document how your position ties to degree-level strategic analysis, workforce planning, or organizational design. This record supports your employer's specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition and reduces RFE exposure.
Confirm cap-exempt status before the filing deadline
If you're moving from OPT or another H-1B, timing matters because H-1B selection rules have changed recently. Ask your prospective employer whether they qualify for cap-exempt filing through a university affiliation or nonprofit research organization, which lets them file outside the annual cap window.
Clarify worksite plans before the LCA is filed
Lead HRBPs often support employees across multiple offices. Tell your employer every location where you'll work before DOL certifies the LCA, since adding an unlisted worksite later requires a separate certified application and can delay your start date.
H-1B Visa Lead Human Resources Business Partner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Lead Human Resources Business Partner role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Lead HRBP positions typically qualify as a specialty occupation when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. The employer must demonstrate that the position involves degree-level duties such as workforce strategy, organizational design, or complex employee relations analysis, not just administrative HR tasks. USCIS evaluates the actual job duties, so a well-drafted job description matters.
How long does H-1B status last for an HR Business Partner role?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on initial approval, with an extension available for up to a total of six years. If your employer has filed a PERM labor certification or an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf before the six-year mark, additional extensions beyond six years may be available under AC21 portability rules.
What documents should I gather before my employer files the H-1B petition?
You'll need official transcripts and your degree certificate showing the field of study, any professional certifications relevant to HR leadership, your resume detailing strategic HRBP duties, and a copy of your current immigration status documents. Your employer's attorney will also need a detailed job description that maps your responsibilities to the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies to HR roles.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Lead HRBP positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, searchable by role type and location, so you can focus on companies that have already sponsored HR professionals rather than cold-applying and asking about sponsorship later. You can also cross-reference the O*NET occupation profile for Lead HRBP to understand which industries employ the most people in this role, which helps narrow your target employer list.
Can my employer use one LCA if I support HR operations across several offices?
No. Each worksite where you'll regularly work needs its own DOL-certified Labor Condition Application. If your Lead HRBP role involves regular travel to or assignment at multiple company locations, your employer must file a separate LCA for each site before you work there. Short-term placements have narrow exceptions, but routine multi-site work requires individual certifications per location.