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Talent Director jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring employers sit at the intersection of executive leadership and workforce strategy, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational psychology, or a related field. Sponsoring companies file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, locking in your worksite and wage level from day one.
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At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You are a visionary leader with a passion for fostering growth and excellence within an organization. With a robust background in learning and talent development, you have a proven track record of designing and implementing innovative learning strategies that shape how employees build the skills and capabilities needed to succeed today and as work evolves. You excel in a dynamic environment, leading with integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement. Your analytical prowess allows you to interpret complex data and drive data-informed decisions. You possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to influence and collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Your strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities are unparalleled, and you are dedicated to nurturing a culture of continuous feedback and professional development.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead enterprise learning strategy: Develop and evolve a learning strategy aligned with business priorities, workforce needs, and emerging skill requirements.
- Build critical skills: Partner with technical leaders and subject matter experts to develop academies, learning pathways, and experiential opportunities that accelerate development of critical technical, AI and professional capabilities.
- Prepare the workforce for AI-enabled work: Partner with business and technology leaders to understand how AI is changing roles and workflows and translate those changes into learning and reskilling priorities.
- Transform learning through AI: Identify and scale opportunities to use AI to personalize learning, accelerate content development and discovery, support coaching and practice, and help employees new skills in the flow of work.
- Evolve performance management strategy: Integrate development into performance management and goal-setting practices, including the use of OKRs and measurable development outcomes. Ensuring performance reviews are conducted consistently and fairly across the organization.
- Shape career development: Design career development programs and tools that help employees build skills, identify growth opportunities, and navigate potential career paths.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE
Creating an environment where employees clearly understand what skills they need, how to build them in the flow of work, where they can apply them, and how these capabilities open new career opportunities.
- Designing a dynamic learning model where development occurs through learning, practice, feedback, mobility and experiential learning, supported by AI and connected to measurable outcomes.
- Building strong relationships across the business and People organization to prioritize capability needs, scale solutions, and create a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Establishing meaningful measures of learning adoption, skill development, application, internal mobility, and business impact.
- Analyzing performance and development data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in learning development, talent management, workforce development or a related HR field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong understanding of emerging learning technologies and the role AI can play in transforming learning, development, and work.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing performance management systems.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Certification in HR (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is a plus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strategic thinker with the ability to innovate, develop and implement long-term plans.
- Effective leader with experience in team development.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and analytical mindset.
- Proficient in change management and driving organizational improvements.
- Strong project management skills, ensuring timely and effective execution of initiatives.
THE TEAM YOU’LL BE A PART OF
Reporting to the VP of Talent, the Sr. Director, Learning Development will lead a team responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive learning design systems and programs to ensure alignment with Synopsys's strategic objectives. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership, developing metrics, and driving a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.
At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.
In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request.
LOCATION
Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
BASE SALARY RANGE
$176000-$264000
INTRODUCTION
At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You are a visionary leader with a passion for fostering growth and excellence within an organization. With a robust background in learning and talent development, you have a proven track record of designing and implementing innovative learning strategies that shape how employees build the skills and capabilities needed to succeed today and as work evolves. You excel in a dynamic environment, leading with integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement. Your analytical prowess allows you to interpret complex data and drive data-informed decisions. You possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to influence and collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Your strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities are unparalleled, and you are dedicated to nurturing a culture of continuous feedback and professional development.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead enterprise learning strategy: Develop and evolve a learning strategy aligned with business priorities, workforce needs, and emerging skill requirements.
- Build critical skills: Partner with technical leaders and subject matter experts to develop academies, learning pathways, and experiential opportunities that accelerate development of critical technical, AI and professional capabilities.
- Prepare the workforce for AI-enabled work: Partner with business and technology leaders to understand how AI is changing roles and workflows and translate those changes into learning and reskilling priorities.
- Transform learning through AI: Identify and scale opportunities to use AI to personalize learning, accelerate content development and discovery, support coaching and practice, and help employees new skills in the flow of work.
- Evolve performance management strategy: Integrate development into performance management and goal-setting practices, including the use of OKRs and measurable development outcomes. Ensuring performance reviews are conducted consistently and fairly across the organization.
- Shape career development: Design career development programs and tools that help employees build skills, identify growth opportunities, and navigate potential career paths.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE
Creating an environment where employees clearly understand what skills they need, how to build them in the flow of work, where they can apply them, and how these capabilities open new career opportunities.
- Designing a dynamic learning model where development occurs through learning, practice, feedback, mobility and experiential learning, supported by AI and connected to measurable outcomes.
- Building strong relationships across the business and People organization to prioritize capability needs, scale solutions, and create a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Establishing meaningful measures of learning adoption, skill development, application, internal mobility, and business impact.
- Analyzing performance and development data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in learning development, talent management, workforce development or a related HR field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong understanding of emerging learning technologies and the role AI can play in transforming learning, development, and work.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing performance management systems.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Certification in HR (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is a plus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strategic thinker with the ability to innovate, develop and implement long-term plans.
- Effective leader with experience in team development.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and analytical mindset.
- Proficient in change management and driving organizational improvements.
- Strong project management skills, ensuring timely and effective execution of initiatives.
THE TEAM YOU’LL BE A PART OF
Reporting to the VP of Talent, the Sr. Director, Learning Development will lead a team responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive learning design systems and programs to ensure alignment with Synopsys's strategic objectives. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership, developing metrics, and driving a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.
At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.
In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request.
LOCATION
Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
BASE SALARY RANGE
$176000-$264000
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Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Pull your O*NET profile for Talent Director and cross-reference it against your degree transcripts. Employers need to document that your role requires a specific bachelor's degree field, not just any degree, so highlight coursework in HR strategy, organizational behavior, or industrial psychology.
Target companies with dedicated HR leadership structures
Employers who already distinguish between an HR Manager and a Talent Director in their org chart have done the structural work USCIS scrutinizes. Mid-to-large companies with separate talent acquisition and HR operations functions are your strongest targets because the role delineation is already established.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Talent Director openings on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for HR leadership roles. This cuts out companies that list sponsorship as possible but have no DOL filing record to back it up.
Clarify multi-site scope before the LCA is filed
If your Talent Director role involves regular work across multiple company offices, each worksite requires its own certified LCA. Raise this with your employer's immigration counsel before the petition is filed, not after, since amending worksites post-approval adds time and cost.
Negotiate petition timing around your 60-day grace period
If you're transitioning from another H-1B employer, you have a 60-day grace period after your previous role ends. Your new employer must file the I-129 petition before that window closes for you to maintain lawful status during the change.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to anchor your offer negotiation
Before you receive a formal offer, look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and metropolitan area using the OFLC Wage Search. The LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, so knowing the floor lets you negotiate from an informed position rather than accepting a number that barely clears compliance.
H-1B Visa Talent Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Talent Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Talent Director positions typically qualify when the employer documents that the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational psychology, industrial relations, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the specific duties, not the job title, so the petition must show that degree-level theoretical knowledge is a genuine prerequisite for performing the work, not just preferred.
How do H-1B sponsoring employers handle the LCA for a Talent Director who works across multiple offices?
Each physical worksite where you work regularly needs its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your role requires splitting time between a headquarters and a regional office, your employer must file separate LCAs for each location before you begin work there. Short-term placements under 60 days may qualify for a short-term placement exception, but regular split-site arrangements do not.
Can I switch Talent Director jobs while on H-1B without losing status?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers once USCIS has had your current petition pending for at least 180 days and your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before your status expires. You can start working for the new employer as soon as the transfer petition is received by USCIS, without waiting for approval.
How do I find Talent Director jobs where the employer already has H-1B filing experience?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can browse Talent Director openings specifically at companies that have already navigated the DOL and USCIS process for HR leadership roles. This is more reliable than applying broadly and asking about sponsorship during the interview, when the employer may not have a clear answer.
How long does H-1B status last for a Talent Director, and what happens at the six-year mark?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years. At the six-year mark, further extensions require an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a pending green card application that has been in process for more than 365 days. Without one of those qualifying conditions, you would need to leave the U.S. and re-enter under a different status before re-qualifying.