H-1B Visa Talent Specialist Jobs
Talent Specialist roles sit at the intersection of HR and business strategy, and many employers filing H-1B petitions for these positions require a degree in human resources, organizational psychology, or a related field. USCIS classifies this as a specialty occupation, meaning your degree field must align directly with the hiring, workforce planning, or talent development functions you'll perform.
See All Talent Specialist JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 249+ Talent Specialist jobs
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 249+ Talent Specialist jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Talent Specialist roles.
Get Access To All JobsPOSITION OVERVIEW
The purpose of the position is to utilize various recruiting techniques to identify, hire, and onboard external and internal job candidates.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Manage full-cycle technical recruiting process for assigned teams, which includes determining selection criteria, candidate screening, interviewing, wage negotiation, hiring and onboarding.
- Identify top, technical talent through proactive sourcing and recruiting practices to fill open or anticipated positions.
- Conduct prescreen interviews and evaluation with position candidates according to selection criteria.
- Present prescreened, qualified technical resumes to hiring managers through a clear understanding of the Gentex culture and specific position requirements.
- Manage open job requisitions for assigned teams.
- Develop, cultivate and manage relationships with hiring managers, acting as a recruiting partner and advisor through the full-cycle, technical recruiting process.
- Contribute to Gentex recruiting efforts by attending early talent career fairs, manufacturing job fairs and community events.
- Other duties as assigned.
HOW YOU’LL DO IT
- Communicate effectively - develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.
- Customer focus – building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Plans and aligns – planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Interpersonal savvy - relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. Ability to build and maintain solid working relationship with others.
- Maintain high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
WHAT TO BRING
- Four-year degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
- Minimum of five years technical recruiting experience.
- Familiarity with HR staffing processes and technical/engineering technology.
- An understanding and working knowledge of employment law, applicant tracking systems, internet recruiting, advertising, interviewing, and staffing assessment.
- Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the Gentex culture and specific position requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
WHAT WILL HELP
- Experience working in a manufacturing organization.
- A willingness to travel overnight/work outside normal business hours.
Gentex is an equal opportunity employer
Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.
Assistance
Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at recruiting@gentex.com. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Understand your right to work
At Gentex, we use E-verify to confirm you’re authorized to work in the U.S.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The purpose of the position is to utilize various recruiting techniques to identify, hire, and onboard external and internal job candidates.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Manage full-cycle technical recruiting process for assigned teams, which includes determining selection criteria, candidate screening, interviewing, wage negotiation, hiring and onboarding.
- Identify top, technical talent through proactive sourcing and recruiting practices to fill open or anticipated positions.
- Conduct prescreen interviews and evaluation with position candidates according to selection criteria.
- Present prescreened, qualified technical resumes to hiring managers through a clear understanding of the Gentex culture and specific position requirements.
- Manage open job requisitions for assigned teams.
- Develop, cultivate and manage relationships with hiring managers, acting as a recruiting partner and advisor through the full-cycle, technical recruiting process.
- Contribute to Gentex recruiting efforts by attending early talent career fairs, manufacturing job fairs and community events.
- Other duties as assigned.
HOW YOU’LL DO IT
- Communicate effectively - develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.
- Customer focus – building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Plans and aligns – planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Interpersonal savvy - relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. Ability to build and maintain solid working relationship with others.
- Maintain high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
WHAT TO BRING
- Four-year degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
- Minimum of five years technical recruiting experience.
- Familiarity with HR staffing processes and technical/engineering technology.
- An understanding and working knowledge of employment law, applicant tracking systems, internet recruiting, advertising, interviewing, and staffing assessment.
- Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the Gentex culture and specific position requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
WHAT WILL HELP
- Experience working in a manufacturing organization.
- A willingness to travel overnight/work outside normal business hours.
Gentex is an equal opportunity employer
Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.
Assistance
Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at recruiting@gentex.com. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Understand your right to work
At Gentex, we use E-verify to confirm you’re authorized to work in the U.S.
See all 249+ Talent Specialist jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Talent Specialist roles.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Talent Specialist
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to align directly with the Talent Specialist role, not just HR broadly. A degree in industrial-organizational psychology, human resources management, or organizational behavior strengthens the specialty occupation argument more than a general business degree.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for Talent Specialist or related HR titles. Past LCA filings confirm an employer has navigated the H-1B process for this role type before, reducing uncertainty in your job search.
Search H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Talent Specialist openings by verified H-1B sponsorship history, so you're not applying to roles where sponsorship is unconfirmed. Use it to focus your applications on employers who have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor this occupation.
Request early LCA filing from your employer
The DOL must certify your LCA before USCIS can receive the I-129 petition. Ask your employer to begin LCA preparation at least three weeks before your intended start date to avoid delays that could affect your status transition or cap-gap window.
Document talent-specific work in your resume
USCIS officers evaluate whether the role genuinely requires a specialty degree. Quantify workforce planning projects, competency frameworks, or recruiting programs you've led. Vague HR generalist language weakens the specialty occupation case your employer's attorney will build.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT or STEM OPT, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to remain eligible to employ you. Ask HR directly before signing an offer, as smaller talent consulting firms or staffing agencies sometimes aren't enrolled.
Talent Specialist jobs are hiring across the US. Find yours.
Find Talent Specialist JobsTalent Specialist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Talent Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but USCIS scrutinizes HR-adjacent roles carefully. Your employer must demonstrate the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as human resources, industrial-organizational psychology, or organizational behavior. Roles focused on strategic workforce planning or talent analytics tend to pass scrutiny more reliably than general recruiting coordinator positions.
How do I find Talent Specialist jobs where H-1B sponsorship is confirmed?
Migrate Mate surfaces Talent Specialist openings filtered by verified H-1B sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers who have already filed for this occupation. DOL LCA disclosure data is publicly available through the OFLC Wage Search, which shows which companies have sponsored similar roles and at what wage levels.
What prevailing wage level should I expect for a sponsored Talent Specialist role?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and work location, which is determined by the OFLC Wage Search using O*NET occupation codes. Talent Specialist roles typically map to human resources specialist classifications, and the wage level depends on your duties, experience, and the geographic market where you'll work.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Talent Specialist employer mid-year?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition with USCIS, provided you've been in valid H-1B status and the new role is in a specialty occupation. You don't need to wait for approval before starting, but the new employer must file before your current status expires.
Does working for a staffing agency as a Talent Specialist affect my H-1B eligibility?
It adds complexity. USCIS applies stricter standards to staffing and consulting arrangements where the worksite employer differs from the petitioning employer. Your agency must demonstrate it controls your day-to-day work and that the placement constitutes a genuine specialty occupation. Ask your prospective employer whether they have successfully petitioned for similar placements before accepting an offer.
See which Talent Specialist employers are hiring and sponsoring visas right now.
Search Talent Specialist Jobs