H-2A Visa Administrative Assistant Jobs
Administrative Assistant jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship are available through U.S. agricultural employers who need office support staff during planting, harvest, or processing seasons. Your employer must provide free housing and transportation, pay the Adverse Effect Wage Rate, and file a certified job order with DOL before you can start work.
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Cooper Farms is a family-owned farm and food company based in Northwest Ohio for over 85 years. A commitment to teamwork and quality has made us one of the top turkey, hog and egg companies in the U.S. and awarded the company and its team an excellent reputation. Our Oakwood Division in Paulding County, Ohio, breeds hogs and turkeys while providing the best care to our animals in a small team setting. Cooper Farms is currently seeking a HR Business Partner to join our team in Oakwood.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary goal of this position is to work with the Human Resource Department with all HR related duties and ensure that all necessary administrative assignments are completed in a timely manner. This position will also provide customer service to all team members, which may include spending time at offsite locations. Confidentiality in this position is critical.
SHIFT HOURS: Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
STARTING RATE: From $17.10/hr
ADDITIONAL PAY: Monthly and year-end profit-sharing bonuses (dependent upon company performance)
Job Functions:
- Provide customer service to all team members by assisting with necessary paperwork, telephone calls, answering questions, and other engagement opportunities
- Assist the Human Resource Manager and all other HR personnel as directed or assigned
- Responsible for assigned specialized HR functions with minimal oversight
- Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, orientation, team member recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations
- Administer all clerical duties in the HR department
- Responsible for maintaining accurate, orderly, and up-to-date team member personnel files and I-9 files
- Perform accurate and timely filing, typing, and copying services as needed
- Internally communicate all HR related functions through email, postings, bulletin boards, digital signage, Cooper Chronicle, Cooper Connection, etc.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree in Office Administration is preferred or experience in an office setting
- Minimum of two years' experience with Human Resources
- Friendly, welcoming disposition
- Proficient at Microsoft Office programs
- Excellent phone skills and etiquette
- Must be able to multi-task, maintain files, and have excellent communication and organizational skills
- Bilingual is preferred but not required
Cooper Farms consistently works to be more than a workplace to our team members. We provide…
- Generous paid vacation immediately after hire
- Six (6) paid holidays, plus two (2) floating holidays
- Same Day Pay Available
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- FREE healthcare clinics
- 401(k) plan with company match
- $300 yearly wellness reimbursement
- Referral Bonus
- Great deals on Cooper Farms deli and turkey products
…and so many more opportunities to earn and grow with the company. Apply today to learn what “More Than A Workplace” really means!
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INTRODUCTION
Cooper Farms is a family-owned farm and food company based in Northwest Ohio for over 85 years. A commitment to teamwork and quality has made us one of the top turkey, hog and egg companies in the U.S. and awarded the company and its team an excellent reputation. Our Oakwood Division in Paulding County, Ohio, breeds hogs and turkeys while providing the best care to our animals in a small team setting. Cooper Farms is currently seeking a HR Business Partner to join our team in Oakwood.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary goal of this position is to work with the Human Resource Department with all HR related duties and ensure that all necessary administrative assignments are completed in a timely manner. This position will also provide customer service to all team members, which may include spending time at offsite locations. Confidentiality in this position is critical.
SHIFT HOURS: Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
STARTING RATE: From $17.10/hr
ADDITIONAL PAY: Monthly and year-end profit-sharing bonuses (dependent upon company performance)
Job Functions:
- Provide customer service to all team members by assisting with necessary paperwork, telephone calls, answering questions, and other engagement opportunities
- Assist the Human Resource Manager and all other HR personnel as directed or assigned
- Responsible for assigned specialized HR functions with minimal oversight
- Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, orientation, team member recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations
- Administer all clerical duties in the HR department
- Responsible for maintaining accurate, orderly, and up-to-date team member personnel files and I-9 files
- Perform accurate and timely filing, typing, and copying services as needed
- Internally communicate all HR related functions through email, postings, bulletin boards, digital signage, Cooper Chronicle, Cooper Connection, etc.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree in Office Administration is preferred or experience in an office setting
- Minimum of two years' experience with Human Resources
- Friendly, welcoming disposition
- Proficient at Microsoft Office programs
- Excellent phone skills and etiquette
- Must be able to multi-task, maintain files, and have excellent communication and organizational skills
- Bilingual is preferred but not required
Cooper Farms consistently works to be more than a workplace to our team members. We provide…
- Generous paid vacation immediately after hire
- Six (6) paid holidays, plus two (2) floating holidays
- Same Day Pay Available
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- FREE healthcare clinics
- 401(k) plan with company match
- $300 yearly wellness reimbursement
- Referral Bonus
- Great deals on Cooper Farms deli and turkey products
…and so many more opportunities to earn and grow with the company. Apply today to learn what “More Than A Workplace” really means!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Administrative Assistant
Document your administrative credentials before applying
Gather diplomas, employer letters, and any records confirming office or data-entry experience on agricultural operations. H-2A visa employers must verify that no qualified domestic workers are available, so a clear credential file speeds up their DOL recruitment reporting.
Target farms with existing H-2A filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter agricultural employers who have previously filed H-2A petitions for administrative support roles. Employers already familiar with the H-2A process move faster and are less likely to withdraw an offer mid-filing.
Confirm the job order covers administrative duties explicitly
Ask the employer to show you their DOL-certified job order before you accept. If your duties include payroll entry, recordkeeping, or compliance tracking, those tasks must be listed or your visa scope could be questioned on arrival.
Verify the offered wage against the AEWR for your state
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the current Adverse Effect Wage Rate for your work state and agricultural occupational category. If the employer's offered wage falls below that rate, DOL will not certify the application.
Confirm housing is provided and includes internet access
H-2A employers must provide free housing that meets federal or state standards. Administrative roles often require remote system access, so confirm before signing whether the provided housing has reliable connectivity for payroll software or farm management platforms.
Understand the petition timeline before resigning current work
USCIS must approve the H-2A petition and your consulate must issue the visa before you can enter the U.S. to work. Don't finalize a departure date until the employer has received their USCIS receipt notice and your interview is scheduled.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Administrative Assistant jobs that offer H-2A visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists agricultural employers with verified H-2A filing history, so you can search specifically for Administrative Assistant openings tied to active sponsorship. Because H-2A positions are seasonal and time-limited, new postings appear throughout the year as planting and harvest cycles shift, so checking regularly matters.
What obligations does an H-2A employer have for an Administrative Assistant role?
Your employer must provide free housing that meets federal or state safety standards, pay inbound and outbound transportation costs, and guarantee wages for at least three-quarters of the contract period. They must also carry workers' compensation insurance and file a certified job order with DOL before USCIS can approve your petition.
Does an Administrative Assistant role qualify as agricultural work under H-2A rules?
It can, if the position directly supports an agricultural operation and the employer classifies it under an eligible agricultural occupational category in their DOL job order. Roles involving payroll, crop recordkeeping, or compliance documentation for a farm or processing facility are typically acceptable. Purely commercial office work unconnected to agricultural production generally does not qualify.
Can I extend my H-2A status if the employer wants to keep me after the harvest season ends?
H-2A status can be extended in one-year increments up to a maximum of three consecutive years, but the position must remain seasonal or temporary in nature. If the employer needs you year-round in a permanent capacity, H-2A no longer applies and a different visa category would be required. Extensions require a new DOL job order and USCIS petition.
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