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H-1B visa jobs for Support Consultants sit at the intersection of technical troubleshooting and client-facing advisory work, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions must certify a prevailing wage through a DOL Labor Condition Application before USCIS reviews the I-129 petition.
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Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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Job Description
Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing professional services firms in the nation?
Do you enjoy helping customers embrace technology to elevate their business and customer satisfaction?
If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP (BT) as a Sage HCM Implementation & Support Senior Consultant! At BT your main responsibilities will include leading client implementations and providing ongoing functional and technical support for Sage HCM solutions.
This is a client-facing role responsible for guiding customers through the full implementation lifecycle—from requirements gathering and system configuration through testing, training, go-live, and post-implementation support. You will also work with existing clients to troubleshoot issues, optimize their Sage HCM environments, and help them get greater value from the system.
The ideal candidate has hands-on HCM implementation experience, understands HR and payroll processes, enjoys solving complex system and configuration issues, and can confidently guide clients through both implementation and ongoing support.
As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for more than someone who knows how to navigate an HCM system. We want a consultant who can listen to a client’s requirements, understand the underlying business process, determine the appropriate system configuration, and guide the client to a successful outcome.
The successful candidate will be comfortable moving between new implementations, client training, configuration projects, troubleshooting, and ongoing support. They will take ownership of client issues, communicate clearly, and develop the expertise necessary to become a trusted advisor to our Sage HCM clients.
What success looks like:
Success in this role means:
- Implementations are delivered accurately and clients are prepared for go-live
- Client issues are investigated thoroughly and resolved efficiently
- Clients understand how to effectively use and administer Sage HCM
- Configuration decisions are well documented and aligned with client requirements
- Clients view the consultant as a knowledgeable and dependable partner
- Opportunities to improve client processes and Sage HCM utilization are proactively identified
Does this describe you?
- You want to work for a leading professional services firm whose owners have both their clients’ and employees’ best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions
- You want to grow professionally and develop your client service and technical skills to build a career with endless opportunities now, for tomorrow
What you will do:
Be a trusted member of the engagement team and responsible for:
Sage HCM Implementation
- Leading or supporting Sage HCM implementations for new clients
- Conducting client discovery sessions to understand HR, payroll, timekeeping, and business requirements
- Translating business requirements into effective Sage HCM configurations
- Configuring employee structures, organizational hierarchies, policies, workflows, security, timekeeping, and other HCM functionalities
- Assisting with employee data conversion, validation, and migration
- Configuring and testing workflows, approvals, notifications, and business processes
- Supporting integrations between Sage HCM and payroll, accounting, benefits, timekeeping, and other third-party applications
- Following implementation plans and managing assigned implementation tasks and deliverables
- Coordinating user acceptance testing and assisting clients with identifying and resolving issues before go-live
- Supporting clients’ go-live activities and transitioning customers into ongoing support
Client Support & Optimization
- Providing ongoing functional and technical support to Sage HCM clients
- Troubleshooting employee setup, timesheets, workflows, security, reporting, configuration, and system errors
- Researching issues, identifying root causes, and providing clients with clear resolutions
- Assisting clients with configuration changes as their organizations and processes evolve
- Reviewing existing Sage HCM environments and recommending improvements or best practices
- Managing client support requests and communicating status, next steps, and resolutions
- Escalating software defects or complex technical issues to Sage or other appropriate resources when necessary
- Maintaining clear documentation of client configurations, issues, and resolutions
Client Training & Consulting
- Training HR administrators, payroll teams, managers, and other users on Sage HCM functionality
- Developing client-specific procedures, documentation, and training materials
- Explaining system functionality in practical terms to both technical and non-technical users
- Advising clients on Sage HCM process improvements and system best practices
- Building strong, long-term client relationships and serving as a trusted Sage HCM resource
- Identifying opportunities for clients to expand or improve their use of Sage HCM
- Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs – seek knowledge
- Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and with your clients
- Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
- Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience implementing, configuring, or supporting Sage HCM or comparable HCM/HRIS solutions
- Strong understanding of HRIS/HCM processes and employee lifecycle management
- Experience gathering client requirements and translating them into system configurations
- Experience troubleshooting Sage HCM system and configuration issues
- Strong client-facing consulting and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple client projects and support requests simultaneously
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Ability to independently research and resolve unfamiliar system issues
- Comfortable leading client meetings, system demonstrations, and training sessions
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of HCM/HRIS implementation or consulting experience
- Direct Sage HCM implementation and support experience
- Experience with time and attendance, timesheets, payroll, benefits, and HR workflows
- Experience with data conversion and system integrations
- Experience developing reports and data extracts
- Knowledge of payroll and accounting processes
- Experience working for a Sage business partner, HCM consulting firm, or managed services provider
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Compensation
- The pay range for this position is $97,600 to $158,200. This range represents a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation the firm expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of relevant factors, including an applicant’s skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Support Consultant
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Pull your O*NET occupation profile for Support Consultant and confirm your bachelor's degree field maps directly to the role's listed knowledge requirements. USCIS needs a clear degree-to-duties connection in the I-129, so document that alignment before you apply.
Verify worksite LCA coverage before accepting
If your offer covers multiple client sites, confirm your employer has a certified LCA for each specific worksite address. A single LCA doesn't cover unlisted locations, and working at an uncovered site puts your H-1B visa status at risk.
Search employers by H-1B filing history
Target companies with consistent H-1B sponsorship activity in support and consulting roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history by occupation, so you can focus your applications on organizations that have already navigated the process for your role type.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Run your job title, experience level, and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Your employer must certify they'll pay at least the prevailing wage on the LCA, so knowing the floor beforehand stops you from negotiating into a range they can't legally certify.
Time your offer around cap selection changes
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, and the timing between your offer letter and the USCIS filing window affects your start date. Ask your employer's immigration counsel to map the current registration calendar before you resign from any existing role or status.
Document client-facing deliverables for RFE defense
USCIS sometimes issues Requests for Evidence on support consultant roles, questioning whether duties require a bachelor's degree. Keep project scopes, escalation workflows, and technical documentation that show degree-level analysis, not just ticket resolution, in case your employer needs to respond.
H-1B Visa Support Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Support Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Support Consultant roles typically qualify as a specialty occupation when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, or a directly related field. The duties must go beyond basic troubleshooting and include analysis, configuration, or advisory work that genuinely requires that degree. Employers structure the job description to reflect degree-level responsibilities, and USCIS evaluates the specific role rather than the job title alone.
What documents should I gather before a Support Consultant H-1B sponsorship begins?
You'll need your original degree transcripts and diploma, any professional certifications relevant to the platform or technology you support, a detailed resume showing client-facing or technical advisory duties, and documentation of any prior U.S. work authorization. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization helps your employer's attorney confirm it meets the bachelor's degree equivalency USCIS requires for the I-129 petition.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Support Consultant positions?
Search on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history organized by occupation and location. DOL discloses certified LCA data publicly, and Migrate Mate surfaces that information so you can identify companies that have already filed for support and consulting roles rather than approaching employers who have no H-1B track record.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm placed at a different client site than the one on my LCA?
Working at a client site not covered by a certified LCA is a compliance violation. Your employer must file a new or amended LCA with the correct worksite address and wage data before you begin work there. This is especially common in consulting arrangements where project locations shift. Confirm with your employer that each assignment location has its own certified LCA before you start work at that site.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Support Consultant role before the 6-year maximum is reached?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you transfer to a new employer while your petition is pending, as long as you've been in H-1B status for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Your new employer files an I-129 transfer petition, and you can start working as soon as USCIS receives it, without waiting for approval. H-1B status is granted in three-year increments up to a six-year maximum, so factor your remaining time into the transition plan.