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People Business Partner roles sit at the intersection of HR strategy and workforce planning, making them strong candidates for H-1B visa specialty occupation status. Employers in tech, healthcare, and professional services regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this title, particularly at mid-market and enterprise scale where dedicated HR partnership is a defined business need.
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The Business Partner acts as a strategic partner to business and enterprise leaders at the VP level, helping to align people strategy with the strategy of the internal client group in support of Enterprise objectives. Through guidance and support to leaders and employees, the Business Partner adds value by helping the client group achieve peak productivity.
The Director, People Business Partner will support the Global Supply Chain and Home Warranty organization.
What will my duties and responsibilities be in this job?
- Partner with business leaders in Global Supply Chain and Home Warranty to identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, structures, processes, and behaviors. (20%)
- Leverage data insights and technology to support and drive fact-based, strategy-focused talent decisions. (15%)
- Collaborate with HR Operations, Employee Relations Center, and Centers of Excellence to develop integrated approaches that further business objectives and deliver solutions to HR-related challenges. (15%)
- Lead talent development, succession planning, employee engagement, organizational change, and organizational design initiatives. (10%)
- Support acquisition, divestiture, and integration of organizations as needed. (5%)
- Drive talent acquisition, learning, and performance management processes. (10%)
- Oversee compensation strategies and ensure alignment with business goals. (5%)
- Assist in forecasting and planning talent pipeline requirements to support business strategy. (5%)
- Provide expert advice and coaching to employees and leaders, aligning development opportunities with current and future performance standards. (5%)
- Identify and share best practices across functional and business lines, maintaining knowledge of progressive HR practices and trends. (5%)
- Contribute to HR and cross-functional initiatives, including new organization designs, compensation plans, talent recruitment, and behavioral change via learning initiatives improved bench strength and individual development plans for key positions, etc. (5%)
Responsibility for work of others
- The Business Partner works in collaboration with members of the COEs, acting as a consultant and gatekeeper to ensure that the best resources are leveraged in problem solving and strategy creation.
- The Business Partner works in collaboration with the HR Operations area, and HR Partners in the Employee Relations center, to ensure that appropriate analytics, processes, and policies are in place throughout the client group.
Financial Responsibility
- Must demonstrate appropriate financial acumen.
What are the requirements needed for this position?
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of HR experience, 2 of which should include creation of people strategy and implementation for departments or functional areas (e.g. Claims; the Tax department; the Compliance department).
- PHR/ SPHR or equivalent designation to demonstrate continuous learning and contemporary knowledge of HR law/compliance, policy, and process.
- Demonstration of strong collaboration skills
- Ability to communicate up, down, and across to a variety of constituencies, both verbally and in writing.
- Financial Acumen/Understanding of annual and long-term budgeting cycles
- Knowledge and experience in workforce planning, organization design, change management, performance management, project management, problem solving, coaching, employee engagement, diversity, compensation
- Experience with matrix management in a complex global organization
What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?
- Experience in a company that is subject to a regulatory environment
- Experience managing others and managing to a budget
- Experience outside of the HR function
Environment/Physical Demands
This position requires incumbents to regularly sit at a desk and operate standard office equipment such as a computer and phone. Employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, lift, carry and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to talk and hear. Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
10 – 15 % Travel
Preferred Experience, Skills, and Knowledge
List additional qualifications that may be considered but are not a requirement for a candidate to perform the essential functions of the job
- Education (For example: If minimum requirement is AA the preferred could be a BA/BS)
- Knowledge and Skills (Additional relevant skillsets that would enable an individual to perform at a higher level)
- Previous Experience (For example - Customer Care: 1 year experience in a customer service function is the minimum requirement however 3+ years is the preferred.)
Benefits and Value Proposition
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to full time and part time employees including medical, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance, 401(k), generous paid time off and much more.
We strive to maintain a professional, yet friendly environment and promote professional and career development for our employees.
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of consideration for employment and employment with the Company are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Pay Range:
$103,800.00 - $173,300.00
Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.
If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.
Helping People Thrive in a Connected World
Connect with us. Bring us your best work and your brightest ideas. And we’ll bring you a place where you can thrive. Learn more at jobs.assurant.com.
For U.S. benefit information, visit myassurantbenefits.com. For benefit information outside the U.S., please speak with your recruiter.
What’s the culture like at Assurant?
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.
Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.
AI and Biometric Usage
Assurant supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but we want to know the real you. Visit our AI Usage Guidelines page to understand what we expect from applicants regarding their use of AI during the application process.
Employment is contingent upon completion of a required identity verification process, which may include biometric technology, where permitted by applicable law and subject to applicable notice and consent requirements. See our Privacy Notice to learn about Assurant’s privacy practices, including our use of AI-enabled technology, automated decision making, and biometric information.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.
Job Scam Alert
Please be aware that during Assurant's application process, we will never ask for personal information such as your Social Security number, bank account details, or passwords.
Overview of Position
The Business Partner acts as a strategic partner to business and enterprise leaders at the VP level, helping to align people strategy with the strategy of the internal client group in support of Enterprise objectives. Through guidance and support to leaders and employees, the Business Partner adds value by helping the client group achieve peak productivity.
The Director, People Business Partner will support the Global Supply Chain and Home Warranty organization.
What will my duties and responsibilities be in this job?
- Partner with business leaders in Global Supply Chain and Home Warranty to identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, structures, processes, and behaviors. (20%)
- Leverage data insights and technology to support and drive fact-based, strategy-focused talent decisions. (15%)
- Collaborate with HR Operations, Employee Relations Center, and Centers of Excellence to develop integrated approaches that further business objectives and deliver solutions to HR-related challenges. (15%)
- Lead talent development, succession planning, employee engagement, organizational change, and organizational design initiatives. (10%)
- Support acquisition, divestiture, and integration of organizations as needed. (5%)
- Drive talent acquisition, learning, and performance management processes. (10%)
- Oversee compensation strategies and ensure alignment with business goals. (5%)
- Assist in forecasting and planning talent pipeline requirements to support business strategy. (5%)
- Provide expert advice and coaching to employees and leaders, aligning development opportunities with current and future performance standards. (5%)
- Identify and share best practices across functional and business lines, maintaining knowledge of progressive HR practices and trends. (5%)
- Contribute to HR and cross-functional initiatives, including new organization designs, compensation plans, talent recruitment, and behavioral change via learning initiatives improved bench strength and individual development plans for key positions, etc. (5%)
Responsibility for work of others
- The Business Partner works in collaboration with members of the COEs, acting as a consultant and gatekeeper to ensure that the best resources are leveraged in problem solving and strategy creation.
- The Business Partner works in collaboration with the HR Operations area, and HR Partners in the Employee Relations center, to ensure that appropriate analytics, processes, and policies are in place throughout the client group.
Financial Responsibility
- Must demonstrate appropriate financial acumen.
What are the requirements needed for this position?
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of HR experience, 2 of which should include creation of people strategy and implementation for departments or functional areas (e.g. Claims; the Tax department; the Compliance department).
- PHR/ SPHR or equivalent designation to demonstrate continuous learning and contemporary knowledge of HR law/compliance, policy, and process.
- Demonstration of strong collaboration skills
- Ability to communicate up, down, and across to a variety of constituencies, both verbally and in writing.
- Financial Acumen/Understanding of annual and long-term budgeting cycles
- Knowledge and experience in workforce planning, organization design, change management, performance management, project management, problem solving, coaching, employee engagement, diversity, compensation
- Experience with matrix management in a complex global organization
What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?
- Experience in a company that is subject to a regulatory environment
- Experience managing others and managing to a budget
- Experience outside of the HR function
Environment/Physical Demands
This position requires incumbents to regularly sit at a desk and operate standard office equipment such as a computer and phone. Employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, lift, carry and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to talk and hear. Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
10 – 15 % Travel
Preferred Experience, Skills, and Knowledge
List additional qualifications that may be considered but are not a requirement for a candidate to perform the essential functions of the job
- Education (For example: If minimum requirement is AA the preferred could be a BA/BS)
- Knowledge and Skills (Additional relevant skillsets that would enable an individual to perform at a higher level)
- Previous Experience (For example - Customer Care: 1 year experience in a customer service function is the minimum requirement however 3+ years is the preferred.)
Benefits and Value Proposition
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to full time and part time employees including medical, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance, 401(k), generous paid time off and much more.
We strive to maintain a professional, yet friendly environment and promote professional and career development for our employees.
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of consideration for employment and employment with the Company are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Pay Range:
$103,800.00 - $173,300.00
Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.
If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.
Helping People Thrive in a Connected World
Connect with us. Bring us your best work and your brightest ideas. And we’ll bring you a place where you can thrive. Learn more at jobs.assurant.com.
For U.S. benefit information, visit myassurantbenefits.com. For benefit information outside the U.S., please speak with your recruiter.
What’s the culture like at Assurant?
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.
Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.
AI and Biometric Usage
Assurant supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but we want to know the real you. Visit our AI Usage Guidelines page to understand what we expect from applicants regarding their use of AI during the application process.
Employment is contingent upon completion of a required identity verification process, which may include biometric technology, where permitted by applicable law and subject to applicable notice and consent requirements. See our Privacy Notice to learn about Assurant’s privacy practices, including our use of AI-enabled technology, automated decision making, and biometric information.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.
Job Scam Alert
Please be aware that during Assurant's application process, we will never ask for personal information such as your Social Security number, bank account details, or passwords.
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Frame your role as specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct link between your degree field and the job duties. Document how your HR or organizational psychology degree maps to strategic workforce planning, compensation analysis, and organizational design, not just generalist HR administration.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter People Business Partner roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this title. Past LCA filings signal an established H-1B sponsorship process, reducing your risk of an employer learning the basics on your petition.
Verify your wage level before accepting an offer
Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job zone. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-3121 before negotiations close, a wage below Level II or III can trigger an RFE or force a renegotiation after filing starts.
Distinguish your duties from generalist HR coordinator roles
USCIS scrutinizes HR titles for specialty occupation. Your job description should emphasize business unit alignment, talent strategy, succession planning, and data-driven workforce decisions, duties that clearly require a bachelor's degree in HR, psychology, or business.
Confirm cap-exempt status if your employer qualifies
Nonprofits, universities, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the lottery entirely. If you're targeting HR roles in higher education or research institutions, filing can happen year-round without waiting for the April registration window.
Time your start date around the H-1B cap gap
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, your employment authorization extends through September 30 under cap-gap rules even if your EAD expires earlier. Confirm your employer understands this so they don't pause onboarding while your petition is pending approval.
H-1B Visa People Business Partner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a People Business Partner role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the job duties require a specific bachelor's degree and go beyond generalist HR tasks. Roles focused on strategic workforce planning, organizational design, and business unit partnership typically meet the specialty occupation standard. USCIS looks for a direct and logical connection between the degree field and the position's core responsibilities, so your offer letter and job description need to reflect that.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for People Business Partner roles?
Employers in technology, financial services, healthcare systems, and large professional services firms sponsor this title most consistently. These organizations maintain dedicated HR business partner functions at scale and have existing H-1B infrastructure. You can search verified H-1B-sponsoring employers hiring for this role on Migrate Mate, which surfaces companies with active LCA filing history for People Business Partner positions.
What SOC code applies to People Business Partner positions for H-1B purposes?
Most People Business Partner roles fall under SOC code 11-3121, Human Resources Managers, or 13-1071, Human Resources Specialists, depending on the seniority and scope of the position. The SOC code determines the DOL prevailing wage tier, which directly sets the minimum salary your employer must certify on the Labor Condition Application. You can verify the appropriate classification using O*NET before your employer files.
Can a People Business Partner petition be denied for not meeting specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS has issued RFEs and denials for HR titles when the job description lists duties that don't require a specific degree, for example, administering benefits, processing paperwork, or conducting generalist onboarding. The strongest petitions emphasize strategic responsibilities: organizational diagnostics, leadership coaching, workforce analytics, and cross-functional business alignment. A vague or broad job description is the most common source of scrutiny.
How does the H-1B lottery affect the hiring timeline for this role?
If your employer is cap-subject, USCIS opens H-1B registration in March and selects petitions by lottery. If selected, your earliest employment start date is October 1. Cap-exempt employers, including universities and qualifying nonprofits, can file year-round without a lottery. Employers new to H-1B sponsorship sometimes underestimate this timeline, so it's worth clarifying early in the interview process whether they've sponsored before and whether they understand the April filing window.