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H-1B visa jobs for Recruitment Specialists are available at staffing firms, HR consultancies, and corporate talent acquisition teams that sponsor skilled foreign nationals. Employers file a Labor Condition Application and I-129 petition on your behalf, and your status is granted for up to three years, extendable to six.
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Get Access To All JobsEnergy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.
We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.
Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!
Summary:
The Lead Talent Acquisition Advisor will spearhead the development and execution of recruitment strategies that attract highly qualified candidates for a variety of roles, including technical, engineering, operations, transportation, maintenance, and safety compliance positions—across our pipeline operations. Reporting to senior leadership, this role requires a strategic thinker who can partner with internal teams to build and nurture a robust talent pipeline that supports our business goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Strategy & Execution:
- Develop, implement, and continuously refine comprehensive recruitment strategies tailored to the technical and operational needs of a large pipeline company.
- Plan and execute targeted sourcing campaigns using cutting-edge techniques.
- End-to-End Recruitment Management:
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition intake, crafting job descriptions, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer negotiations.
- Collaborate with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to identify skill gaps and workforce needs, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
- Candidate Pipeline & Relationship Building:
- Maintain and optimize candidate databases and pipelines using modern Applicant Tracking Systems (Taleo).
- Engage with industry associations, academic institutions, and professional networks to establish lasting talent relationships that drive diversity and inclusion.
- Compliance & Process Improvement:
- Ensure recruitment practices comply with company policies, industry-specific regulations, and labor laws as they pertain to safety and operational standards.
- Analyze recruitment data and metrics to proactively drive process improvements and enhance the candidate experience from application to onboarding.
- Brand Ambassador:
- Act as the employer brand champion by clearly communicating the company’s vision, culture, and values to attract top-tier candidates.
- Represent the company at recruiting events, networking functions, and industry forums to elevate our market presence.
Requirements
Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
- A minimum of 8+ years’ experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, with a demonstrated track record in recruiting for technical or industrial roles.
- Ability to work 100% on-site in our office building.
- Deep understanding of recruitment best practices, sourcing strategies, and labor market trends specific to the pipeline or similar technical industries.
- Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms; familiarity with data analytics tools for measuring recruiting effectiveness is a plus.
- Knowledge of safety, regulatory, or compliance standards relevant to pipeline operations is highly desirable.
Experience with MS office and SharePoint products.
Preferred Skills:
- Workday experience.
Core Competencies & Skills:
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a knack for relationship building and collaborative problem-solving.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Proactive, strategic thinker with a passion for creative sourcing, process improvement, and continuous learning.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Usually, normal office working conditions.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet The Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.
We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.
Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!
Summary:
The Lead Talent Acquisition Advisor will spearhead the development and execution of recruitment strategies that attract highly qualified candidates for a variety of roles, including technical, engineering, operations, transportation, maintenance, and safety compliance positions—across our pipeline operations. Reporting to senior leadership, this role requires a strategic thinker who can partner with internal teams to build and nurture a robust talent pipeline that supports our business goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Strategy & Execution:
- Develop, implement, and continuously refine comprehensive recruitment strategies tailored to the technical and operational needs of a large pipeline company.
- Plan and execute targeted sourcing campaigns using cutting-edge techniques.
- End-to-End Recruitment Management:
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition intake, crafting job descriptions, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer negotiations.
- Collaborate with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to identify skill gaps and workforce needs, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
- Candidate Pipeline & Relationship Building:
- Maintain and optimize candidate databases and pipelines using modern Applicant Tracking Systems (Taleo).
- Engage with industry associations, academic institutions, and professional networks to establish lasting talent relationships that drive diversity and inclusion.
- Compliance & Process Improvement:
- Ensure recruitment practices comply with company policies, industry-specific regulations, and labor laws as they pertain to safety and operational standards.
- Analyze recruitment data and metrics to proactively drive process improvements and enhance the candidate experience from application to onboarding.
- Brand Ambassador:
- Act as the employer brand champion by clearly communicating the company’s vision, culture, and values to attract top-tier candidates.
- Represent the company at recruiting events, networking functions, and industry forums to elevate our market presence.
Requirements
Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
- A minimum of 8+ years’ experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, with a demonstrated track record in recruiting for technical or industrial roles.
- Ability to work 100% on-site in our office building.
- Deep understanding of recruitment best practices, sourcing strategies, and labor market trends specific to the pipeline or similar technical industries.
- Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms; familiarity with data analytics tools for measuring recruiting effectiveness is a plus.
- Knowledge of safety, regulatory, or compliance standards relevant to pipeline operations is highly desirable.
Experience with MS office and SharePoint products.
Preferred Skills:
- Workday experience.
Core Competencies & Skills:
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a knack for relationship building and collaborative problem-solving.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Proactive, strategic thinker with a passion for creative sourcing, process improvement, and continuous learning.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Usually, normal office working conditions.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet The Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
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Frame your credentials around HR theory
Gather transcripts and professional certifications that demonstrate degree-level study in human resources, organizational behavior, or industrial psychology. USCIS evaluates whether your education directly relates to the specialized duties of the role, so alignment between your degree field and job description strengthens the specialty occupation case.
Look up the prevailing wage before applying
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer. Your employer's certified LCA must meet the wage level tied to your actual duties, and knowing the threshold in advance helps you spot under-leveled offers that could complicate the filing.
Target employers with HR or talent acquisition departments
Use Migrate Mate to search Recruitment Specialist roles at companies with verified H-1B visa LCA sponsorship history. Firms with dedicated HR functions are more likely to have established immigration processes and legal counsel familiar with specialty occupation documentation for people operations roles.
Clarify multi-site work arrangements before signing
If the role involves recruiting across multiple office locations or client sites, ask the employer how they handle LCA coverage. Each worksite requires its own certified LCA, and discovering mid-employment that your work location isn't covered can create compliance gaps that interrupt your status.
Use O*NET to build your specialty occupation argument
Pull the Recruitment Specialist occupation profile from O*NET and cross-reference the listed knowledge domains with your degree coursework. This mapping directly supports the employer's specialty occupation justification in the I-129 petition and helps HR and legal teams document the degree requirement accurately.
File premium processing if your start date is firm
If your offer has a fixed start date, ask your employer to request premium processing with USCIS. This upgrades adjudication to a 15 business-day window and reduces the risk of an approval arriving after your intended first day, which matters especially when transitioning from OPT or another status.
H-1B Visa Recruitment Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Recruitment Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the position is structured. A Recruitment Specialist role qualifies as a specialty occupation when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, or a directly related field to perform the job's core duties. Roles framed around general administrative tasks without a specific degree requirement typically do not qualify. Employers sponsoring H-1B workers in this field build job descriptions around degree-level competencies in talent acquisition strategy, labor market analysis, or HR systems to establish the specialty occupation threshold.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Recruitment Specialist roles?
Staffing and workforce solutions firms, HR consulting practices, large technology and financial services companies with in-house talent acquisition teams, and healthcare systems with dedicated recruiting departments are the most active H-1B sponsors for this role type. These employers have established immigration workflows and legal counsel experienced with specialty occupation petitions for HR functions. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers in this category on Migrate Mate.
How long does H-1B status last for a Recruitment Specialist?
USCIS grants initial H-1B status for up to three years, and your employer can file an extension to bring you to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued H-1B status typically requires an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending green card application that meets specific milestones. Extensions beyond the standard cap require coordination between you and your employer's immigration counsel well before the six-year limit.
What documents should I prepare before my employer files the H-1B petition?
Collect your original degree certificates, official transcripts, and any professional HR certifications such as PHR or SHRM-CP. Your employer will need these to document the specialty occupation requirement in the I-129 petition. If your degree is from outside the United States, arrange a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization to confirm equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Having these ready before the filing window opens reduces delays caused by document collection.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers mid-employment?
H-1B portability allows you to start work with a new employer once they file a non-frivolous I-129 petition on your behalf, without waiting for USCIS approval, provided you're changing to a same or similar occupational classification. The new employer must file a fresh LCA certified for each of your actual worksites before submitting the petition. Your previous employer's LCA does not transfer, and you should avoid gaps between the old employer's last day and the new petition filing date.