H-1B Visa Payroll Coordinator Jobs
Payroll Coordinator jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit at the intersection of accounting, HR systems, and compliance, making degree alignment central to your petition. Employers who sponsor this role typically structure it around specialized payroll software proficiency and regulatory knowledge that justifies specialty occupation status under USCIS standards.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Payroll Specialist/ HR Coordinator
Department: Human Resources
Location: Greeley, CO Value Added Plant
Salary Class: Salary Non-Exempt
JBS is seeking a salary non-exempt Payroll Specialist/ Hr Coordinator. Position starts at $23.50 per hour.
Benefits Include:
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Better Futures Program
- Career development opportunities
Principle Responsibilities:
- Become trained in Kronos and complete all workforce transactions in Kronos to ensure that employees are paid properly.
- Timekeeping & time entry
- Understanding of Kronos payroll codes & using them properly based on Payroll laws/policy
- Maintains and verifies payroll entries and changes with computer printout; checks for accuracy and reports any discrepancies to higher level personnel.
- Ability to run reports from Kronos, change schedules, and run reports from SAP
- Provides information to managers on payroll and time and attendance matters.
- Reconciles weekly deductions to reports.
- Reviews and validates timesheets and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
- Verifies and inputs back-pay adjustments, deductions, reimbursements and off cycles.
- Runs weekly/biweekly payroll.
- Manage all human resource and employee records in a confidential manner and adhere to all company standards as outlined in the JBS HR Audit.
- Administer the benefit presentation to new hires and answer any benefit questions
- Main source for communications on the company mobile app & internal postings
- Lead employee recognition initiatives including scheduling, set up, communication, & ordering items
- Maintain union bidding system by means of posting bid jobs & tracking moves
- Filing, answering phones and assisting employees
- Data entry
- Other duties assigned - cross-train in other areas of HR/Safety to help cover for absences/vacations as needed
Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Customer service and people skills
- Detailed oriented and high level of accuracy
- Proactive/Self-Starter
- Punctual/Dependable
- Flexibility
- Education: Minimum high school diploma or equivalency required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience: 3-5 years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility within Human Resources; 2-5 years’ experience with Kronos software; Familiarity with a union environment preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Work Environment:
The work environment may include cold and/or hot temperatures, fast-paced setting, and exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives. Can further include slippery floors and loud noises.
About JBS:
JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team member’s onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.
Our Mission
To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our Core Values
Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background check for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
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Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Payroll Specialist/ HR Coordinator
Department: Human Resources
Location: Greeley, CO Value Added Plant
Salary Class: Salary Non-Exempt
JBS is seeking a salary non-exempt Payroll Specialist/ Hr Coordinator. Position starts at $23.50 per hour.
Benefits Include:
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Better Futures Program
- Career development opportunities
Principle Responsibilities:
- Become trained in Kronos and complete all workforce transactions in Kronos to ensure that employees are paid properly.
- Timekeeping & time entry
- Understanding of Kronos payroll codes & using them properly based on Payroll laws/policy
- Maintains and verifies payroll entries and changes with computer printout; checks for accuracy and reports any discrepancies to higher level personnel.
- Ability to run reports from Kronos, change schedules, and run reports from SAP
- Provides information to managers on payroll and time and attendance matters.
- Reconciles weekly deductions to reports.
- Reviews and validates timesheets and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
- Verifies and inputs back-pay adjustments, deductions, reimbursements and off cycles.
- Runs weekly/biweekly payroll.
- Manage all human resource and employee records in a confidential manner and adhere to all company standards as outlined in the JBS HR Audit.
- Administer the benefit presentation to new hires and answer any benefit questions
- Main source for communications on the company mobile app & internal postings
- Lead employee recognition initiatives including scheduling, set up, communication, & ordering items
- Maintain union bidding system by means of posting bid jobs & tracking moves
- Filing, answering phones and assisting employees
- Data entry
- Other duties assigned - cross-train in other areas of HR/Safety to help cover for absences/vacations as needed
Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Customer service and people skills
- Detailed oriented and high level of accuracy
- Proactive/Self-Starter
- Punctual/Dependable
- Flexibility
- Education: Minimum high school diploma or equivalency required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience: 3-5 years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility within Human Resources; 2-5 years’ experience with Kronos software; Familiarity with a union environment preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Work Environment:
The work environment may include cold and/or hot temperatures, fast-paced setting, and exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives. Can further include slippery floors and loud noises.
About JBS:
JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team member’s onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.
Our Mission
To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our Core Values
Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background check for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
EOE/Vets/Disability
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Payroll Coordinator
Align your degree to payroll duties
Your H-1B petition needs to show your degree in accounting, finance, or business administration directly supports the role's duties. Document coursework in payroll accounting, tax law, or HR systems to strengthen the specialty occupation argument your employer will make to USCIS.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level your employer must certify on the LCA for your specific worksite ZIP code. Level I and Level II wages differ significantly, and accepting a Level I offer can limit your petition's credibility if your duties are more senior.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate's job board to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for payroll and HR operations roles. Targeting companies that have already filed for similar positions saves time and signals genuine sponsorship intent before you apply.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
Payroll coordinators at multi-site employers sometimes rotate across offices. Each separate worksite location requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL before you work there. Clarify this with HR during the offer stage to avoid unauthorized work violations.
Time your application around USCIS processing
H-1B status is approved for up to three years, so coordinate your start date and any probationary period with your employer's filing timeline. Premium processing through USCIS reduces the adjudication window to 15 business days if your start date is time-sensitive.
Prepare payroll system certifications in advance
Employers strengthening a specialty occupation argument for a payroll coordinator role often include evidence of platform-specific expertise, such as certifications in Workday, ADP, or SAP. Gather these credentials before the petition is drafted so your employer can include them in the I-129 package.
H-1B Visa Payroll Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Payroll Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines and structures the position. A payroll coordinator role does not automatically qualify as a specialty occupation. To meet the H-1B standard, the employer must demonstrate that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as accounting, finance, or human resources management. Employers who build the role around complex payroll tax compliance, multi-state regulatory work, or ERP system administration are better positioned to make that argument to USCIS.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Payroll Coordinator roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can identify companies that have already sponsored similar positions rather than relying on job postings alone. DOL's public LCA disclosure data is searchable by occupation code, and payroll roles typically file under SOC 43-3051. Targeting employers with a track record in this category reduces the risk of pursuing opportunities where sponsorship is uncertain.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Payroll Coordinator role is reclassified or restructured by my employer?
A material change to your job duties, worksite, or salary can require your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS and, in some cases, a new LCA with DOL. If a restructuring changes the specialty occupation basis of your petition, failing to amend exposes both you and your employer to compliance risk. Notify your employer's immigration counsel as soon as a role change is proposed, before it takes effect.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Payroll Coordinator employer without losing my status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file a noncap H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, provided your current status is valid and your prior petition was approved. You don't need to wait for the new petition to be adjudicated before starting. The new employer must still file a certified LCA reflecting the new worksite and wage before submitting the I-129.
What documents should I prepare to support my employer's H-1B petition for a Payroll Coordinator position?
Your employer will typically need your official degree transcripts, any professional certifications in payroll or HR systems such as a Certified Payroll Professional credential, and a detailed letter documenting how your coursework and experience align with the role's duties. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization helps USCIS assess equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree in a relevant field.