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Benefits Specialist roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist program category, administered by a State Department-designated sponsor organization. Your host employer coordinates with the sponsor to issue your DS-2019, covering hands-on training in compensation, benefits administration, and HR 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 Specialist
Document your benefits administration credentials precisely
Your DS-2019 training plan must map your prior education and work directly to U.S. benefits functions like ERISA compliance, open enrollment, or HRIS management. Vague credentials slow sponsor approval, so align your resume and transcripts to the specific tasks your host employer will assign.
Target host employers with established HR departments
Mid-to-large companies with dedicated benefits or total rewards teams are far more likely to structure a compliant J-1 training plan than small firms where HR is a generalist function. Look for job postings that reference benefits administration as a primary responsibility, not a secondary duty.
Search J-1-friendly roles using Migrate Mate
Filter your search on Migrate Mate to surface Benefits Specialist and HR roles at U.S. employers that have hosted international professionals before. This saves significant time compared to manually screening postings that never address visa status.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Certain J-1 Trainee and Specialist participants are subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement based on their country of origin or government funding. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since this affects future H-1B or green card eligibility.
Request a detailed training plan from your host employer
Designated sponsors such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT require a signed Training/Internship Placement Plan before issuing your DS-2019. Ask your prospective host employer to draft this document outlining monthly learning objectives, supervisors, and specific benefits-related tasks before you submit your sponsor application.
Confirm your role meets the Specialist or Trainee category definition
The J-1 Trainee category suits professionals with a degree plus one year of experience or five years of field experience without a degree. Benefits Specialists with significant post-degree HR experience may qualify under the Specialist category instead. Misclassification at the offer stage can delay DS-2019 issuance.
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Find Benefits Specialist JobsBenefits Specialist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Benefits Specialist roles?
Most Benefits Specialist positions fall under the J-1 Trainee category, which applies to professionals with a relevant degree plus at least one year of post-degree work experience, or five years of professional experience in lieu of a degree. Candidates with highly specialized expertise in compensation or benefits design may qualify under the Specialist category instead. Your designated sponsor determines which category applies based on your credentials and the training plan your host employer submits.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the employer or a separate organization?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. The hiring company serves as your host organization and coordinates the training plan, but the designated sponsor, such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or IIE, issues your DS-2019 form and takes legal responsibility for your program compliance. Your employer cannot independently sponsor a J-1 visa the way it would petition for an H-1B.
How can I find Benefits Specialist positions that are open to J-1 participants?
Most general job boards don't filter by J-1 compatibility, which makes it difficult to identify receptive employers efficiently. Migrate Mate lets you search for Benefits Specialist and HR roles at U.S. companies that have worked with international professionals, helping you focus your applications on employers who understand the host-organization role in a J-1 arrangement rather than those who may confuse it with direct employer sponsorship.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Benefits Specialists on J-1?
It depends on your individual circumstances. The two-year home-country physical presence requirement applies to J-1 participants whose skills appear on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for their home country, who received government financing, or who are nationals of certain countries. Because this requirement directly affects your ability to change to H-1B or apply for a green card without a waiver, confirm your status with your designated sponsor before signing an offer letter.
What does the J-1 training plan need to include for a Benefits Specialist role?
Your designated sponsor requires a completed Training/Internship Placement Plan that outlines the specific benefits administration tasks you will perform each month, the supervisors responsible for your training, the tools and systems you will use such as HRIS platforms or benefits portals, and how the training builds on your prior experience. Vague or generic plans are a common reason for DS-2019 delays, so work with your host employer to connect each phase of training to a concrete learning objective.
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