H-1B Visa Talent Acquisition Partner Jobs
Talent Acquisition Partner roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in human resources, business, or a related field. Employers in tech, healthcare, and professional services regularly file LCAs for this occupation. The 85,000-cap lottery applies, but cap-exempt employers and internal transfers offer additional paths in.
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SCOPE OF WORK
The Talent Acquisition Partner (TAP) is a strategic business partner to operations with responsibility for managing the full cycle recruiting process, attracting candidates, sourcing, and hiring top talent within a territory. The TAP will collaborate with Operations Managers to provide workforce planning solutions for the business while creating an outstanding candidate experience. The successful candidate will develop effective external relationships with potential partners in education, workforce development, sourcing, staffing and community agencies, and internal relationships with hiring managers, field recruiters, onboarding partners, and senior managers. This position will assist in developing the talent acquisition strategy that helps identify, attract, and evaluate future talent. The ideal candidate for this role must be innovative, resourceful, and possess strong organizational and communication skills.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Uses Gaylor Core Values and strategic plan as tools to fulfill all job responsibilities
- Hyper-focused, highly communicative, and belief that caring about the candidate's experience is paramount
- Comfortable with ambiguity, rapidly changing environments, and building from scratch
- Creative, scrappy, and resourceful with an infectious enthusiasm and ‘can do’ attitude
- Analytical and metric-oriented, always seeking internal and external data
- Proficient with technology, specifically Microsoft 365
- Organizes and maintains schedules, agendas, and travel arrangements as needed; up to 20% within territory
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the full cycle recruiting process for a specific territory, acting as the main point of contact for candidates and hiring managers throughout recruiting process
- Lead regular workforce planning meetings with hiring managers to best understand staffing needs, identify job requirements, define hiring criteria, and create accurate job descriptions
- Provide guidance, coaching, and support to department managers throughout the hiring process
- Manage and maintain all jobs, workflows, candidates, offers and reporting in Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Manage and promote open job requisitions, proactively source candidates using various techniques, such as job boards, events, social media, and employee referrals. Communicate to project support teams short and long-term workforce needs so that they may source, present, and hire qualified candidates
- Collaborate with management on process improvements initiatives and strategic recruiting programs that impact recruiting effectiveness
- Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications as needed
- Build relationships with local candidate sources (associations, trade schools, colleges, and universities), including managing job fairs and recruiting events
- In partnership with Talent Acquisition Manager, evaluates, and analyzes recruitment metrics and reporting
- Additional duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS
- May require working in all elements (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.) depending on job location and/or time of year
- Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (port-o-lets)
- Must have required hand tools at all times while at work site (waist tool belts can weigh up to 30 lbs.)
- Must be able to work scheduled hours as well as overtime, as required, on short notice
- Must be able to work in noisy environments
- Must be able to remain calm in times of heightened emotional situations
- Must work well with others as a member of a team to complete tasks.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to wear personnel protective equipment (i.e., hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high visibility vest, safety harness, etc.) when required
- Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead
- Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers
- Possess good vision/hearing (normal or corrected)
- Ability to make transition from designated employee parking areas to construction areas and be able to gain access to all levels of building/structure, even if only means of access is by OSHA approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but deemed safe for use
- Ability to work while constantly moving on one's feet
- Ability to reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance
- Ability to work while sitting or standing for long periods
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree plus five or more years of recruiting experience preferably in skilled trades, or ten plus years of recruiting experience preferably in skilled trades.
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Verify your degree field matches the role
H-1B approval for Talent Acquisition Partner roles hinges on a direct connection between your degree and the job duties. A business, HR, psychology, or industrial-organizational degree typically satisfies USCIS specialty occupation requirements. Degrees in unrelated fields will likely trigger a Request for Evidence.
Check employer LCA filing history first
Use Migrate Mate to filter Talent Acquisition Partner openings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this specific occupation code. LCA history confirms the employer has navigated DOL prevailing wage requirements before, which signals a smoother H-1B process for you.
Target cap-exempt employers to skip the lottery
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition any time without waiting for the annual April lottery. Talent acquisition roles at these organizations exist and rarely compete for the 85,000 annual slots.
Confirm the wage level before accepting an offer
Run the offered title and your metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before signing. Your employer must certify a wage at or above the prevailing rate on the LCA, so knowing Level I through Level IV thresholds for your location lets you negotiate from an informed position.
Document your sourcing and assessment work precisely
USCIS scrutinizes whether Talent Acquisition Partner duties genuinely require a specialized degree. Your offer letter and support letter should describe analytical responsibilities like competency modeling, structured interview design, or workforce planning, not just posting jobs and screening resumes.
Time your job search around the H-1B registration window
USCIS opens H-1B registration in early March each year for the following October 1 start date. Starting your Talent Acquisition Partner search by January gives you time to receive an offer, allow your employer to prepare the LCA, and meet the registration deadline without rushing.
H-1B Visa Talent Acquisition Partner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Talent Acquisition Partner role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer's job description requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as human resources, business administration, organizational psychology, or a related discipline. Generic HR coordinator roles that accept any degree may not qualify. The more the duties emphasize strategic workforce planning, competency frameworks, or data-driven sourcing, the stronger the specialty occupation argument.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Talent Acquisition Partner positions?
Technology companies, large healthcare systems, financial services firms, and management consulting organizations are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for talent acquisition roles. These employers operate internal recruiting functions at scale, have established immigration programs, and regularly file LCAs for HR and recruiting titles. Migrate Mate filters openings by verified LCA filing history so you can focus your applications on employers who have already sponsored this occupation.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B if I'm in a Talent Acquisition Partner role?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, as long as your current petition has been approved and you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. Your new employer must file a new LCA with DOL and a new I-129 with USCIS before your first day.
What SOC code does USCIS typically use for Talent Acquisition Partner petitions?
Most H-1B petitions for Talent Acquisition Partner roles are filed under SOC 13-1071, Human Resources Specialists, or occasionally 11-3121, Human Resources Managers, depending on the seniority and scope of the role. The SOC code drives the prevailing wage level your employer must meet on the LCA. You can review the O*NET occupation profile for each code to confirm the listed job zone and required education align with your actual duties.
Does working as a Talent Acquisition Partner on H-1B affect my green card path?
It can. Talent Acquisition Partner is not typically eligible for EB-1A extraordinary ability or EB-2 National Interest Waiver self-petition, so most H-1B holders in this role pursue the PERM labor certification route under EB-2 or EB-3. Employer willingness to sponsor PERM varies, and priority date backlogs differ significantly by birth country. Confirming your employer's green card sponsorship policy before accepting an offer is a practical step.