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H-1B visa sponsorship for Staffing Specialist roles is available at employers who structure the position around degree-level HR, workforce planning, or talent acquisition duties. Sponsors file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, granting status for up to three years, extendable to six.
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The Arc Erie County NY is a leading nonprofit supporting people with developmental & intellectual disabilities across Western New York, through innovative residential, educational, clinical and employment services. Proudly celebrating our 75th anniversary, we remain committed to empowering individuals and building inclusive communities.
POSITION NOW AVAILABLE AT THE ARC ERIE COUNTY NY:
Staffing Specialist (Recruiter)
Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
$21.00-$24.00 per hour (based on experience)
Overview
The Arc Erie County NY is a leading not for profit local agency helping people with developmental disabilities. Our Staffing Specialist position plays a key role in finding, screening, and hiring qualified staff for assigned agency departments. Other duties include creating job descriptions, posting advertisements, sourcing candidates from various channels and conducting interviews.
KEY DUTIES
- Sourcing and recruiting qualified candidates for diverse roles.
- Using a variety of methods to find candidates, including job boards, internal databases, and professional networks.
- Reviewing applications, filtering out unqualified candidates, and coordinating the interview process.
- Providing knowledge of current hiring trends and the unique dynamics of the nonprofit job market.
- Attending hiring events to attract candidates and raise awareness of agency within the community.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree PLUS (3) years of experience in the Human Resource field with one year demonstrated Recruitment/Staffing and interviewing/hiring experience OR
- Associate’s degree PLUS (4) years of experience in the Human Resource field with one year demonstrated interviewing/hiring experience OR
- Equivalent combination of education and experience PLUS two years required interviewing experience
- Valid New York State Driver’s License
PERKS
- Automatic PTO
- 10 Paid Holidays OFF!
- Tremendous work-life balance
- Affordable health, dental, vision and/or life insurance
- 403b Retirement plan w/ employer contribution
- Employee discounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid training
The Arc Erie County NY is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) & Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
INTRODUCTION
The Arc Erie County NY is a leading nonprofit supporting people with developmental & intellectual disabilities across Western New York, through innovative residential, educational, clinical and employment services. Proudly celebrating our 75th anniversary, we remain committed to empowering individuals and building inclusive communities.
POSITION NOW AVAILABLE AT THE ARC ERIE COUNTY NY:
Staffing Specialist (Recruiter)
Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
$21.00-$24.00 per hour (based on experience)
Overview
The Arc Erie County NY is a leading not for profit local agency helping people with developmental disabilities. Our Staffing Specialist position plays a key role in finding, screening, and hiring qualified staff for assigned agency departments. Other duties include creating job descriptions, posting advertisements, sourcing candidates from various channels and conducting interviews.
KEY DUTIES
- Sourcing and recruiting qualified candidates for diverse roles.
- Using a variety of methods to find candidates, including job boards, internal databases, and professional networks.
- Reviewing applications, filtering out unqualified candidates, and coordinating the interview process.
- Providing knowledge of current hiring trends and the unique dynamics of the nonprofit job market.
- Attending hiring events to attract candidates and raise awareness of agency within the community.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree PLUS (3) years of experience in the Human Resource field with one year demonstrated Recruitment/Staffing and interviewing/hiring experience OR
- Associate’s degree PLUS (4) years of experience in the Human Resource field with one year demonstrated interviewing/hiring experience OR
- Equivalent combination of education and experience PLUS two years required interviewing experience
- Valid New York State Driver’s License
PERKS
- Automatic PTO
- 10 Paid Holidays OFF!
- Tremendous work-life balance
- Affordable health, dental, vision and/or life insurance
- 403b Retirement plan w/ employer contribution
- Employee discounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid training
The Arc Erie County NY is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) & Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Staffing Specialist
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Staffing Specialist roles don't automatically qualify as a specialty occupation. Build your resume around degree-level duties like workforce analytics, compensation benchmarking, or HR compliance so employers can credibly justify the role to USCIS under the specialty occupation standard.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and job title. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code before you negotiate, so you know the floor the employer is legally bound to meet.
Target employers with multi-state staffing operations
Large staffing firms and RPO providers operating across multiple states routinely sponsor H-1B visa workers for internal recruiter and specialist roles. Each worksite requires its own certified LCA, so employers already familiar with that process are far more likely to sponsor than smaller agencies.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-1B sponsors
Filter your Staffing Specialist job search to employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified sponsorship records, letting you skip companies that have never filed and focus your applications where sponsorship is already established practice.
Get your I-129 timeline locked in writing
Once you have an offer, confirm with HR exactly when they plan to file the I-129 petition with USCIS. Premium processing gets a response within 15 business days. Without it, standard timelines can stretch for months, and your start date depends entirely on that adjudication window.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation case
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your SOC code and identify duties that explicitly reference analytical or degree-level skills. Employers can cite these in the I-129 to demonstrate that the Staffing Specialist role requires specialized knowledge, strengthening the specialty occupation argument with USCIS.
H-1B Visa Staffing Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Staffing Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Not automatically. A Staffing Specialist position qualifies as a specialty occupation only if the employer can demonstrate it requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as human resources, business administration, or organizational psychology. Generic recruiting duties won't meet the standard. Employers who structure the role around workforce analytics, compliance, or strategic talent planning have a credible specialty occupation argument to make to USCIS.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Staffing Specialist roles?
Large staffing firms, enterprise HR departments, and recruitment process outsourcing providers are the most consistent sponsors for internal Staffing Specialist positions. These organizations already have immigration counsel on retainer and are familiar with multi-site LCA compliance. Migrate Mate lets you search employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history so you can prioritize companies that have sponsored this type of role before.
Does my employer need a separate LCA for each work location?
Yes. Each worksite where you'll perform work requires its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your role involves placing candidates at client sites or rotating between offices, your employer must file a new LCA with DOL for each distinct location. This is a common compliance issue in staffing environments, and it's worth confirming with HR before accepting an offer that involves travel or multiple work addresses.
How long does H-1B status last for a Staffing Specialist?
USCIS grants initial H-1B status for up to three years. Your employer can file an extension to reach the six-year statutory maximum. Beyond six years, continued H-1B status typically requires an approved immigrant petition or a pending adjustment of status application. Staffing Specialist roles that don't involve a green card pathway will reach that six-year cap without an extension mechanism.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers mid-status?
H-1B portability lets you start working for a new employer once they file a new I-129 petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was lawfully approved and you haven't been out of status. Your new employer must certify a fresh LCA for your new worksite and wage level. The 60-day grace period after termination gives you time to find a new sponsor before your status lapses.