H-1B Visa Payroll Analyst Jobs
Payroll Analyst roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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You'll process accurate, timely payroll in a fast-paced, high-volume environment on a rotating weekly schedule, working extensively in our HRIS and EHR. You're comfortable with frequent employee changes, tight deadlines, and large volumes of confidential data, and you catch discrepancies before they become problems.
WHO WE ARE
- A family-owned organization with 20 years experience of raising the standards for in-home care — and we're still pushing higher.
- We build teams of driven, mission-obsessed experts whose energy and focus turn every initiative into a success.
- Our process is our promise: proven systems and disciplined execution deliver exceptional care to every Community, Employee, and Client.
- A culture built to energize — powering meaningful careers for world changers who never settle.
- See How We're Raising the Bar.
- Process accurate, timely payroll for employees across alternating weekly cycles.
- Reconcile timekeeping data between EHR and HRIS.
- Process new hires, terminations, pay changes, and expense reimbursements.
- Audit payroll pre- and post-processing to catch and resolve errors.
- Review tax filings and garnishments for accuracy and compliance.
- Reconcile monthly payroll accounts and support year-end W-2 processing.
ROLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's degree and 2+ years of high-volume payroll experience.
- Experience with Paylocity and multi-location/multi-state payroll preferred.
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets.
- High accuracy, attention to detail, and organization under tight deadlines.
- Solid understanding of payroll tax, deduction, and compliance requirements.
- Committed to confidentiality and HIPAA standards.
COMPREHENSIVE WELLNESS PORTFOLIO
In your role with Caring for Others, you're responsible for upholding, executing, and supporting our mission.
As such, it is our honor to support you with:
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays*
- 100% Company-Paid Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance*
- 100% Company-Paid $25,000 Life Insurance Policy*
- 100% Company-Paid Employee Assistance Program - including mental health counseling sessions, financial coaching, provider referrals, and childcare resources - available 24/7
- Customizable Health Insurance Plans: Up to 100% Company Contribution to plan premium for Employee, PLUS additional contribution for Dependents as needed*
- 401(k) Retirement Program - with Employer Match*
- Professional Development – ongoing education, wraparound support, and leadership coaching
- A Next-Level, Comprehensive Training and Orientation Week
- And a supportive team to work alongside!
Requirements
- Proactive, solution-oriented self-starter who takes initiative and works independently.
- Values innovation, efficiency, and streamlined processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Meticulous attention to detail, with accurate record-keeping and documentation.
- Strong project management skills — strategic, organized, and intuitive.
- Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Results-driven, with proven time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Exercises sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive matters.
- Tech-savvy and comfortable with a variety of software and devices.
- Warm, welcoming, and professional demeanor with a commitment to outstanding customer service.
- Strong commitment to compliance, including knowledge of HIPAA best practices for handling PHI.
- Administrative experience in a related specialty such as accounting, customer service, scheduling, billing, IT, project management, sales, marketing, business development, staffing, recruiting, care coordination, compliance, office or business management, human resources, or operations.
- Background in senior care, assisted living, skilled nursing, or in-home care.
Caring for Others is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Benefit eligibility is based on hours worked.
IMPACT
You'll process accurate, timely payroll in a fast-paced, high-volume environment on a rotating weekly schedule, working extensively in our HRIS and EHR. You're comfortable with frequent employee changes, tight deadlines, and large volumes of confidential data, and you catch discrepancies before they become problems.
WHO WE ARE
- A family-owned organization with 20 years experience of raising the standards for in-home care — and we're still pushing higher.
- We build teams of driven, mission-obsessed experts whose energy and focus turn every initiative into a success.
- Our process is our promise: proven systems and disciplined execution deliver exceptional care to every Community, Employee, and Client.
- A culture built to energize — powering meaningful careers for world changers who never settle.
- See How We're Raising the Bar.
- Process accurate, timely payroll for employees across alternating weekly cycles.
- Reconcile timekeeping data between EHR and HRIS.
- Process new hires, terminations, pay changes, and expense reimbursements.
- Audit payroll pre- and post-processing to catch and resolve errors.
- Review tax filings and garnishments for accuracy and compliance.
- Reconcile monthly payroll accounts and support year-end W-2 processing.
ROLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's degree and 2+ years of high-volume payroll experience.
- Experience with Paylocity and multi-location/multi-state payroll preferred.
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets.
- High accuracy, attention to detail, and organization under tight deadlines.
- Solid understanding of payroll tax, deduction, and compliance requirements.
- Committed to confidentiality and HIPAA standards.
COMPREHENSIVE WELLNESS PORTFOLIO
In your role with Caring for Others, you're responsible for upholding, executing, and supporting our mission.
As such, it is our honor to support you with:
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays*
- 100% Company-Paid Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance*
- 100% Company-Paid $25,000 Life Insurance Policy*
- 100% Company-Paid Employee Assistance Program - including mental health counseling sessions, financial coaching, provider referrals, and childcare resources - available 24/7
- Customizable Health Insurance Plans: Up to 100% Company Contribution to plan premium for Employee, PLUS additional contribution for Dependents as needed*
- 401(k) Retirement Program - with Employer Match*
- Professional Development – ongoing education, wraparound support, and leadership coaching
- A Next-Level, Comprehensive Training and Orientation Week
- And a supportive team to work alongside!
Requirements
- Proactive, solution-oriented self-starter who takes initiative and works independently.
- Values innovation, efficiency, and streamlined processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Meticulous attention to detail, with accurate record-keeping and documentation.
- Strong project management skills — strategic, organized, and intuitive.
- Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Results-driven, with proven time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Exercises sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive matters.
- Tech-savvy and comfortable with a variety of software and devices.
- Warm, welcoming, and professional demeanor with a commitment to outstanding customer service.
- Strong commitment to compliance, including knowledge of HIPAA best practices for handling PHI.
- Administrative experience in a related specialty such as accounting, customer service, scheduling, billing, IT, project management, sales, marketing, business development, staffing, recruiting, care coordination, compliance, office or business management, human resources, or operations.
- Background in senior care, assisted living, skilled nursing, or in-home care.
Caring for Others is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Benefit eligibility is based on hours worked.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Payroll Analyst
Document your degree's field alignment
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to payroll analysis. A finance or accounting degree is strongest. If yours is in a adjacent field like business or economics, gather coursework transcripts showing quantitative and payroll-relevant modules before applying.
Target employers with certified LCA history
Search DOL's OFLC Wage Search to verify that a prospective employer has filed Labor Condition Applications for payroll or compensation analyst roles before. Prior LCA filings signal an HR infrastructure already set up to sponsor your H-1B.
Find H-1B sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Payroll Analyst openings by employers with verified H-1B filing history. This cuts out roles where sponsorship is possible in theory but the employer has never actually filed, saving weeks of back-and-forth.
Clarify SOC code before the LCA is filed
Payroll Analyst roles can be classified under multiple Standard Occupational Classification codes, which affects the prevailing wage USCIS uses to evaluate your offer. Confirm with your employer which SOC code they plan to use and cross-check it against O*NET before the LCA is certified.
Negotiate a start date that clears cap-gap risk
If you're transitioning from OPT, your employment authorization depends on cap-gap coverage. Confirm your offer letter specifies an October 1 start date or later, so USCIS approval aligns with your authorized period and your employer isn't left with a gap in your work eligibility.
Ask about premium processing before signing
Standard I-129 adjudication can run several months, leaving your start date uncertain. Confirm whether your employer will elect premium processing, which gives USCIS a 15-business-day decision window, so you and your payroll team can plan onboarding timelines accurately.
H-1B Visa Payroll Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Payroll Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as accounting, finance, or human resources management. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title, so employers need to document that the role involves complex payroll analysis rather than routine data entry or clerical processing.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Payroll Analyst positions?
Large corporations with dedicated compensation and HR operations, payroll service firms, healthcare networks, and multinational companies with cross-border workforce needs are the most consistent sponsors. You can browse verified openings from employers with active H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate, filtering specifically for payroll and compensation analyst roles.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect a Payroll Analyst offer?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must certify to DOL that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the Payroll Analyst SOC code in your work location. The prevailing wage is determined by the specific wage level your employer selects, and underpaying relative to that level is one of the most common reasons LCAs are challenged.
Can a Payroll Analyst role support an H-1B extension beyond the initial six-year period?
Yes, if your employer has filed a PERM labor certification or an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf and it has been pending for more than 365 days, you qualify for one-year extensions beyond the six-year cap under AC21. Without an active green card process, extensions past six years aren't available and you'd need to leave or change status.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a Payroll Analyst role?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new H-1B sponsor, transfer your petition, or change to another status. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before that window closes. Working during the grace period without an active petition is not authorized, even if you've secured a verbal offer.