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Benefits Consultants pursuing U.S. experience typically enter through the J-1 Trainee or Intern category, depending on whether you've completed your degree. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and coordinates sponsorship with your host employer, you secure the position, they handle compliance.
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2727 N Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 United States of America
This internship will start on June 1st.
This position pays $17 per hour.
Working under the Finance department, the Retirement Benefits Intern will work with the Retirement Benefits team to assist with the search for lost and missing participants in the U-Haul 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan and ensure that they receive the retirement funds that they are entitled to. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as some prior experience with Excel. This role will be entirely in-office at the U-Haul corporate headquarters in Midtown Phoenix, Arizona with an expected schedule of approximately 15 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
- Make a high volume of outbound calls to potential missing retirement plan participants
- Clearly explain the program and reason for calling to former Team Members and beneficiaries with varying levels of understanding and background knowledge of retirement savings
- Use Excel to maintain accurate and complete records of all calls made and the results of each
- Handle sensitive information according to strict confidentiality standards
- Maintain composure in the rare case of a call recipient being hostile or uncooperative
- Send out USPS certified mail and use Excel to accurately track and report responses and results
Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Comfortable with making outbound calls and occasionally receiving follow-up communications
- High levels of precision and attention to detail
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel
- Self-motivated and able to manage longer-term workloads and goals
- Punctual and reliable; able to stick to an agreed upon work schedule
- Able to work well and coordinate within a team
- Willingness to learn new skills and industry background knowledge
- Multi-lingual communication skills (especially Spanish) not necessary but a plus
- Candidates currently in high school or college are both welcome to apply
U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.
U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.
Location:
2727 N Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 United States of America
This internship will start on June 1st.
This position pays $17 per hour.
Working under the Finance department, the Retirement Benefits Intern will work with the Retirement Benefits team to assist with the search for lost and missing participants in the U-Haul 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan and ensure that they receive the retirement funds that they are entitled to. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as some prior experience with Excel. This role will be entirely in-office at the U-Haul corporate headquarters in Midtown Phoenix, Arizona with an expected schedule of approximately 15 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
- Make a high volume of outbound calls to potential missing retirement plan participants
- Clearly explain the program and reason for calling to former Team Members and beneficiaries with varying levels of understanding and background knowledge of retirement savings
- Use Excel to maintain accurate and complete records of all calls made and the results of each
- Handle sensitive information according to strict confidentiality standards
- Maintain composure in the rare case of a call recipient being hostile or uncooperative
- Send out USPS certified mail and use Excel to accurately track and report responses and results
Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Comfortable with making outbound calls and occasionally receiving follow-up communications
- High levels of precision and attention to detail
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel
- Self-motivated and able to manage longer-term workloads and goals
- Punctual and reliable; able to stick to an agreed upon work schedule
- Able to work well and coordinate within a team
- Willingness to learn new skills and industry background knowledge
- Multi-lingual communication skills (especially Spanish) not necessary but a plus
- Candidates currently in high school or college are both welcome to apply
U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.
U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Benefits Consultant
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
Your training plan must tie your benefits consulting work directly to your degree field. Document coursework in compensation, HR management, or actuarial science before approaching host employers, since the designated sponsor reviews this fit when issuing your DS-2019.
Target employers with existing J-1 host agreements
Large benefits brokerages, insurance carriers, and HR consulting firms often already hold host organization agreements with designated sponsors. Prioritize these during your search on Migrate Mate, where you can filter for roles aligned with J-1 sponsorship requirements.
Verify your role qualifies under the Trainee category
The J-1 Trainee category fits professionals who have completed a degree in a benefits-related field and have at least one year of related work experience abroad. Current students still enrolled should apply under the Intern category instead.
Confirm host employer FLSA compliance before accepting
Your designated sponsor requires the host employer to pay you consistent with Fair Labor Standards Act requirements. Ask the employer directly whether your benefits consulting role is structured as paid employment, since unpaid J-1 training arrangements raise compliance flags with USCIS.
Build a structured training plan before the DS-2019 is issued
Designated sponsors require a completed Form DS-7002 training plan signed by both you and the host employer. Map out specific competencies you'll develop in benefits plan design, carrier negotiations, or ERISA compliance, as vague plans frequently get returned for revision.
Check home residency requirement exposure early
If your home country's government or an exchange program funded your training, the two-year home residency requirement may apply to your J-1. This affects any future H-1B or green card path, so confirm your funding source with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
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Find Benefits Consultant JobsBenefits Consultant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Benefits Consultant role?
The J-1 Trainee category is the standard fit for Benefits Consultant positions. It covers professionals who hold a degree in a related field, such as human resources, finance, or actuarial science, and have at least one year of post-degree work experience. If you're still completing your degree, the Intern category applies instead and requires enrollment at a foreign institution.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Benefits Consultant?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT issue your DS-2019 form and oversee your program compliance. Your host employer, the benefits firm or insurance carrier where you work, is separate from the designated sponsor and does not hold the sponsorship role that H-1B or E-3 employers do.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Benefits Consultant?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship. Benefits consulting positions appear across large brokerages, insurance carriers, and HR outsourcing firms. Focus on organizations that have structured onboarding for international professionals, since they're more likely to have existing host agreements with designated sponsor organizations.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Benefits Consultants?
It depends on your funding source and your home country's bilateral agreements with the United States. If a government agency, international organization, or exchange program financed your training, the two-year requirement likely applies. This means you'd need to return home for two years, or obtain a waiver, before switching to H-1B or immigrant visa status. Confirm your situation with your designated sponsor before signing any offer.
What documents do I need before a host employer can bring me on as a J-1 Benefits Consultant?
You'll need a completed DS-7002 training plan agreed upon by you and the host employer, proof of your degree and prior work experience in a benefits-related field, and financial documentation showing you can support yourself if your compensation doesn't fully cover living costs. The designated sponsor reviews all of this before issuing your DS-2019, so having organized records of your HR or benefits credentials speeds up the process.
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