H-1B Visa Training And Development Specialist Jobs
Training and Development Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in instructional design, human resources, or a related field. Large employers in tech, healthcare, and financial services file LCAs regularly for this role and sponsor H-1B transfers year-round, outside the annual lottery.
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This position plays a key role in ensuring employees receive the training needed to perform safely, effectively, and confidently. The successful candidate will facilitate training programs, maintain training records, analyze training effectiveness, support compliance requirements, and partner with operational leaders to build workforce capability. This position will work closely with our Learning & Development Manager and will report to the Sr. Site HR Manager.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Training Delivery & Facilitation:
- Facilitate classroom, virtual, and hands-on training programs for manufacturing employees, supervisors, and leaders.
- Deliver compliance, technical, operational, and leadership development training.
- Support onboarding and workforce development initiatives for new hires.
- Adapt training delivery methods to accommodate different learning styles and operational requirements.
- Assist in the coordination and deployment of large-scale training initiatives across multiple shifts.
Learning Program Administration:
- Maintain employee training records and learning documentation.
- Coordinate course scheduling, enrollment, attendance tracking, and completion reporting.
- Leverage Learning Management System (LMS) tools to manage training assignments, completions, and learner records.
- Ensure training data is accurate, current, and audit-ready.
Training Analytics & Continuous Improvement:
- Conduct training needs assessments in partnership with business leaders.
- Analyze training participation, completion rates, learner feedback, and effectiveness metrics.
- Administer surveys and evaluate learning outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare regular reports and dashboards regarding training compliance and workforce readiness.
- Recommend and implement enhancements to training programs based on data and operational feedback.
Program Development Support:
- Assist in designing, updating, and improving facilitator guides, lesson plans, job aids, and training materials.
- Support implementation of new learning initiatives and curriculum updates.
- Coordinate with external vendors and training partners as needed.
- Partner with operational leaders to align learning solutions with business goals and workforce needs.
Stakeholder Partnership:
- Collaborate with Human Resources, Operations, Safety, Quality, Manufacturing, and other functional teams.
- Serve as a trusted resource regarding learning processes, tools, and training requirements.
- Support leadership development and employee capability-building initiatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education / Experience:
Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of learning, training, talent development, education, workforce development, or related experience
- OR
- Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Learning & Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business, or related field
- OR
- At least 3 years of learning, training, workforce development, education, or related experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience facilitating training programs in a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, logistics, or production environment.
- Experience utilizing a Learning Management System (LMS).
- Experience tracking and reporting training metrics.
- Experience conducting training needs assessments.
- Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
- Experience creating training materials, job aids, and instructional content.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles.
- Experience analyzing survey data and training effectiveness metrics.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other reporting tools.
WORK SCHEDULE
This role will primarily support Day Shift at the start of the assignment:
Day Shift Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
INTRODUCTION
This position plays a key role in ensuring employees receive the training needed to perform safely, effectively, and confidently. The successful candidate will facilitate training programs, maintain training records, analyze training effectiveness, support compliance requirements, and partner with operational leaders to build workforce capability. This position will work closely with our Learning & Development Manager and will report to the Sr. Site HR Manager.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Training Delivery & Facilitation:
- Facilitate classroom, virtual, and hands-on training programs for manufacturing employees, supervisors, and leaders.
- Deliver compliance, technical, operational, and leadership development training.
- Support onboarding and workforce development initiatives for new hires.
- Adapt training delivery methods to accommodate different learning styles and operational requirements.
- Assist in the coordination and deployment of large-scale training initiatives across multiple shifts.
Learning Program Administration:
- Maintain employee training records and learning documentation.
- Coordinate course scheduling, enrollment, attendance tracking, and completion reporting.
- Leverage Learning Management System (LMS) tools to manage training assignments, completions, and learner records.
- Ensure training data is accurate, current, and audit-ready.
Training Analytics & Continuous Improvement:
- Conduct training needs assessments in partnership with business leaders.
- Analyze training participation, completion rates, learner feedback, and effectiveness metrics.
- Administer surveys and evaluate learning outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare regular reports and dashboards regarding training compliance and workforce readiness.
- Recommend and implement enhancements to training programs based on data and operational feedback.
Program Development Support:
- Assist in designing, updating, and improving facilitator guides, lesson plans, job aids, and training materials.
- Support implementation of new learning initiatives and curriculum updates.
- Coordinate with external vendors and training partners as needed.
- Partner with operational leaders to align learning solutions with business goals and workforce needs.
Stakeholder Partnership:
- Collaborate with Human Resources, Operations, Safety, Quality, Manufacturing, and other functional teams.
- Serve as a trusted resource regarding learning processes, tools, and training requirements.
- Support leadership development and employee capability-building initiatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education / Experience:
Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of learning, training, talent development, education, workforce development, or related experience
- OR
- Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Learning & Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business, or related field
- OR
- At least 3 years of learning, training, workforce development, education, or related experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience facilitating training programs in a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, logistics, or production environment.
- Experience utilizing a Learning Management System (LMS).
- Experience tracking and reporting training metrics.
- Experience conducting training needs assessments.
- Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
- Experience creating training materials, job aids, and instructional content.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles.
- Experience analyzing survey data and training effectiveness metrics.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other reporting tools.
WORK SCHEDULE
This role will primarily support Day Shift at the start of the assignment:
Day Shift Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Training And Development Specialist
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the role. A degree in instructional design, organizational development, or I/O psychology maps cleanly. A general business degree needs supporting coursework documentation to hold up under RFE scrutiny.
Target LCA-active employers in your sector
Search Migrate Mate to filter Training and Development Specialist roles by employers with verified LCA filing history. Companies that file LCAs for this exact occupation code have already cleared DOL prevailing-wage certification, cutting weeks from your timeline.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your offer must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your work location and experience level. Run your job title and ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before your negotiation call so you know the floor your employer is already required to meet.
Verify your O*NET classification supports H-1B
Training and Development Specialist sits under O*NET occupation code 13-1151.00, classified as a Job Zone 4 specialty occupation. Confirm your actual job duties match this profile before filing. Roles that lean toward general HR coordination rather than curriculum design face higher RFE rates.
Prioritize E-Verify enrolled employers for faster onboarding
E-Verify enrollment is mandatory for cap-exempt employers and STEM OPT sponsors, but it also signals that an employer regularly processes work-authorization documentation. For H-1B transfers, these employers often have in-house immigration counsel and shorter I-129 prep timelines.
File your H-1B transfer before your current status expires
If you're switching employers, your new employer must file Form I-129 before your current H-1B end date. You can start the new role as soon as USCIS receives the petition, but a gap between end date and filing disrupts portability and requires a full new petition cycle.
H-1B Visa Training And Development Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Training and Development Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as instructional design, organizational development, or human resources. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title. Roles focused on curriculum development, needs analysis, and learning-program design consistently meet the specialty occupation standard. General training coordinator positions with no degree requirement in a specific field may not qualify.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Training and Development Specialists?
Large employers in technology, healthcare systems, financial services, and consulting firms file LCAs for this role most frequently. University and hospital systems are often cap-exempt, meaning they can sponsor H-1B petitions year-round without waiting for the annual lottery. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers by occupation on Migrate Mate, filtered specifically for Training and Development Specialist roles.
What does the DOL prevailing wage requirement mean for my job offer?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation, geographic location, and experience level before USCIS will certify the LCA. The wage floor varies significantly by metro area. You can verify the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search tool before you receive an offer. Employers who underpay relative to the certified wage level face LCA violations.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer while working as a Training and Development Specialist?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is received by USCIS, provided your current H-1B is valid and in lawful status. Your new employer files the transfer petition and a new LCA for the role. You don't need to wait for approval to begin the new job, but the petition must be filed before your current status expires.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect my chances as a Training and Development Specialist?
Most private-sector employers filing for this role are subject to the annual H-1B cap of 65,000 regular slots plus 20,000 for U.S. master's degree holders. USCIS runs a random lottery each spring for petitions filed during the April registration window. Cap-exempt employers, including universities and nonprofit research organizations, can file year-round and are not subject to the lottery, which makes them worth targeting specifically.