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Recruiting Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. Employers in tech, healthcare, and professional services regularly file H-1B petitions for this title. The annual cap and April lottery window shape your job search timeline.
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Who we are:
At Vireo, we're growing something bigger than a business. With roughly 4,500 team members, over 1 million square feet of cultivation space, and more than 170 dispensaries across 10+ states, we're one of the fastest-growing platforms in the industry. The best part is that we're just getting started.
What sets us apart isn't just our footprint. It's our people. From cultivation and manufacturing to retail, corporate operations, and our expanding agribusiness ventures, every role here plays a real part in shaping where this industry goes next. We look for people with drive, a positive attitude, and a genuine desire to make a difference and in return, we offer real opportunities to grow, contribute, and make an impact.
We're also proud to be one of the most diverse and inclusive workplaces in cannabis. Our culture is built on collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement. This shows in how we support each other, engage with our communities, and celebrate wins together.
If you're ready to turn your passion into a career, we'd love to have you on the team. Let's grow the future together.
What we offer:
- Compensation: $80,000-85,000 annually depending on experience
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance on the first of the month after you begin employment
- Competitive additional benefits including HSA, FSA, Dependable Care, EAP services, etc.
- 15 Days of accrued PTO in addition to 2 Wellness Days & Volunteer Hours that will increase with tenure
- 401k program with an employer match after six months of employment
What the role is about:
As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a key role in building our team by finding and connecting with top talent across the organization. You'll manage the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing to hiring, providing flexible support for retail, operations, cultivation, production, and corporate teams depending on the needs of the business. You'll do this while creating a positive candidate experience. The ideal candidate is resourceful, personable, and excited about helping a growing company thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced industry.
What impact you'll make:
- Post job openings and source candidates via job boards, social media, and networking, tailoring strategies to the unique talent pools for retail, operations, cultivation, production, and corporate roles
- Support the full recruitment life cycle — from screening candidates and coordinating interviews with hiring managers to extending offers — across multiple departments and business functions
- Help maintain candidate pipelines and databases, including high-volume pipelines for retail and production roles as well as specialized pipelines for cultivation and corporate positions
- Assist in preparing recruitment materials and job descriptions specific to retail, operations, cultivation, production, and corporate functions
- Conduct regular recruitment training for hiring managers and interviewers across departments
- Support compliance with state and federal employment regulations across all supported business areas
- Provide a positive candidate experience and help build relationships with potential hires at every level, from frontline retail and production roles to corporate positions
- Develop and execute strategies to strengthen the company's employer brand, including creating engaging job postings, managing social media recruitment campaigns, and coordinating candidate events
- Track recruitment metrics and help prepare reports for HR leadership, highlighting trends across retail, operations, cultivation, production, and corporate recruiting
- Continue to evolve our recruitment strategies and processes to meet the needs of a growing, multi-functional business
What you’ve accomplished:
- 3+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in retail or hospitality; cannabis industry experience a strong plus
- Proven experience with full-cycle recruitment
- Strong understanding of employment laws and compliance requirements
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting tools
Why Choose Vireo?
Life’s too short to work somewhere that doesn’t ignite your passion. The cannabis industry is fast-paced, innovative, and full of opportunity—where science meets creativity, and wellness meets culture.
At Vireo Health, we’re pioneering the future of cannabis with a team that’s as dynamic as the industry itself. Here, you’ll find a workplace that’s collaborative, inclusive, and driven by HEART and purpose, where your work has a real impact on people’s lives.
Whether you’re cultivating the highest-quality plants, crafting cutting-edge products, or shaping unforgettable customer experiences, you’ll be part of something bigger. If you’re looking for a career that’s exciting, meaningful, and full of growth, let’s build the future of cannabis together.
- ✅ A Growing Industry: Work at the leading tech company in the cannabis industry and help shape the future
- ✅ Passionate Culture: Join a team that truly cares about the plant, the people, and the purpose behind what we do
- ✅ Employee Perks: Enjoy competitive pay and benefits, paid time off, and employee discounts
- ✅ Making an Impact: We’re committed to education, sustainability, and giving back to the communities we serve.
EEO Statement
Vireo Health, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for Recruiting Manager and confirm the listed education requirements match your job duties. USCIS denies H-1B petitions when the role appears to accept any bachelor's degree field, so your offer letter should specify HR, business, or organizational psychology.
Time your job search around the lottery
H-1B petitions for cap-subject employers must be filed by early April for an October 1 start. Target your offer timeline so you have an accepted offer before March, giving your employer enough runway to prepare the LCA and I-129.
Target cap-exempt employers deliberately
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated organizations are exempt from the H-1B cap and can file year-round. Recruiting Manager roles exist at these employers, and a cap-exempt petition removes lottery risk entirely from your sponsorship path.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Recruiting Manager openings on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed H-1B filing history for this occupation. That filing history signals the employer already understands the LCA and I-129 process, reducing the risk of a sponsorship offer falling through.
Ask employers about LCA wage level upfront
Before accepting an offer, ask which DOL wage level the employer intends to certify on the LCA. Recruiting Managers are typically filed at Level II or III. A Level I filing for a manager role can trigger an RFE from USCIS questioning whether the position is truly specialty occupation.
Document your HR credentials for the petition
Gather transcripts, HR certifications such as PHR or SHRM-CP, and performance reviews that confirm your scope of responsibility. USCIS adjudicators sometimes issue RFEs on Recruiting Manager petitions, and contemporaneous employment records strengthen the employer's response significantly.
H-1B Visa Recruiting Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Recruiting Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Recruiting Manager qualifies as a specialty occupation when the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as human resources, business administration, or organizational psychology. Employers must document that the role isn't open to any degree field, because USCIS scrutinizes management titles more closely than technical roles when evaluating specialty occupation status.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Recruiting Manager positions?
Tech companies, healthcare systems, financial services firms, and large professional services organizations regularly sponsor H-1B visas for Recruiting Managers because they run high-volume hiring operations that require dedicated HR leadership. Universities and nonprofit research institutions are also strong options since they're cap-exempt and can file year-round. Use Migrate Mate to find Recruiting Manager openings filtered by verified H-1B filing history.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Recruiting Manager role is restructured?
If your job duties change substantially or your title shifts to a different occupation, your employer may need to file an amended H-1B petition before you begin the new duties. USCIS requires an amendment when there's a material change in the job description, location, or scope of work. Staying in a generalist HR role without updating the petition can create status problems at renewal.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B as a Recruiting Manager?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as that employer files a new H-1B petition on your behalf, as long as you're maintaining valid status and the petition is non-frivolous. You don't need to wait for USCIS approval before starting. The new petition must describe a qualifying specialty occupation role, so the Recruiting Manager duties must still meet the degree requirement.
How does the DOL prevailing wage apply to Recruiting Manager H-1B petitions?
Your employer must certify on the Labor Condition Application that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for Recruiting Manager in your work location. You can verify the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating an offer. Employers who file at a wage level inconsistent with your actual responsibilities risk an RFE or DOL audit.