J-1 Visa HR Business Partner Jobs
HR Business Partner roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa under the Trainee or Intern category, depending on your career stage. Securing sponsorship requires a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019, so identifying host employers who have worked with these programs is the critical first step.
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Requisition ID req37855
Working Title HR Intern
Pay $19.00 Hourly
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Off Campus Work Study (454F)
Employment Type Student Employment
Status Non-Exempt
Background Check Required Yes
Location: 625 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award
Position Summary
The HR Intern will support the Human Resources Department at New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NMILC) through document standardization, records organization, and administrative HR projects. This part-time position provides a UNM student with practical exposure to human resources functions in a small-to-medium-sized nonprofit organization.
The intern’s primary responsibilities will be updating existing job descriptions into NMILC’s approved format, organizing finalized job descriptions by employee and position, and supporting the HR & Benefits Specialist with secure, consistent retention of biweekly payroll records. The intern may also assist with recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and other HR projects as needed.
Essential Duties
- Review existing job descriptions and transfer information into NMILC’s approved job-description template.
- Maintain a tracker of job descriptions that are received, in progress, pending HR review, completed, or missing.
- Organize approved job descriptions in the designated electronic filing system by employee and/or position, following established naming conventions.
- Identify incomplete, outdated, inconsistent, or unclear job-description information and refer questions to the HR Director for review.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR files, records, and documentation.
- Work with the HR & Benefits Specialist to save, print, assemble, and file designated payroll reports and supporting documents on a biweekly basis.
- Use the established payroll-file checklist to help identify missing or incomplete documents and promptly report discrepancies to the HR & Benefits Specialist or HR Director.
- Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of employee, payroll, and HR records.
- Assist with administrative aspects of recruiting, including posting job announcements, communicating with candidates, scheduling interviews, preparing interview materials, and maintaining recruitment records.
- Assist with new-hire onboarding and orientation activities as assigned.
- Support HR events and projects, such as benefits enrollment, employee recognition activities, onboarding presentations, and records-management improvements.
- Perform other HR administrative duties consistent with the intern’s learning objectives and assigned training.
SCHEDULE:
Part-time; flexible hours. Regular weekly in-office work is expected, with limited remote work possible based on operational needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Preferred Qualifications
Current enrollment in, or recent completion of, a degree program in human resources, business administration, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage recurring tasks and deadlines.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively, take direction, and follow established procedures, templates, and checklists.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, electronic file management, and spreadsheet tracking.
- Ability to learn BambooHR and other HR-related technology systems.
- Spanish speaking, reading, and writing skills preferred, but not required.
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please submit Cover Letter and Resume. MUST have a Work-Study Award. Background Check required.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Student Technical Specialist
Requisition ID req37855
Working Title HR Intern
Pay $19.00 Hourly
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Off Campus Work Study (454F)
Employment Type Student Employment
Status Non-Exempt
Background Check Required Yes
Location: 625 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award
Position Summary
The HR Intern will support the Human Resources Department at New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NMILC) through document standardization, records organization, and administrative HR projects. This part-time position provides a UNM student with practical exposure to human resources functions in a small-to-medium-sized nonprofit organization.
The intern’s primary responsibilities will be updating existing job descriptions into NMILC’s approved format, organizing finalized job descriptions by employee and position, and supporting the HR & Benefits Specialist with secure, consistent retention of biweekly payroll records. The intern may also assist with recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and other HR projects as needed.
Essential Duties
- Review existing job descriptions and transfer information into NMILC’s approved job-description template.
- Maintain a tracker of job descriptions that are received, in progress, pending HR review, completed, or missing.
- Organize approved job descriptions in the designated electronic filing system by employee and/or position, following established naming conventions.
- Identify incomplete, outdated, inconsistent, or unclear job-description information and refer questions to the HR Director for review.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR files, records, and documentation.
- Work with the HR & Benefits Specialist to save, print, assemble, and file designated payroll reports and supporting documents on a biweekly basis.
- Use the established payroll-file checklist to help identify missing or incomplete documents and promptly report discrepancies to the HR & Benefits Specialist or HR Director.
- Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of employee, payroll, and HR records.
- Assist with administrative aspects of recruiting, including posting job announcements, communicating with candidates, scheduling interviews, preparing interview materials, and maintaining recruitment records.
- Assist with new-hire onboarding and orientation activities as assigned.
- Support HR events and projects, such as benefits enrollment, employee recognition activities, onboarding presentations, and records-management improvements.
- Perform other HR administrative duties consistent with the intern’s learning objectives and assigned training.
SCHEDULE:
Part-time; flexible hours. Regular weekly in-office work is expected, with limited remote work possible based on operational needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Preferred Qualifications
Current enrollment in, or recent completion of, a degree program in human resources, business administration, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage recurring tasks and deadlines.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively, take direction, and follow established procedures, templates, and checklists.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, electronic file management, and spreadsheet tracking.
- Ability to learn BambooHR and other HR-related technology systems.
- Spanish speaking, reading, and writing skills preferred, but not required.
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please submit Cover Letter and Resume. MUST have a Work-Study Award. Background Check required.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in HR Business Partner
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
HR Business Partner roles typically require a degree in human resources, organizational development, or a related field. Document how your coursework or foreign credentials map to U.S. HR competencies before approaching any host employer, since designated sponsors review this alignment when approving your DS-2019.
Target host employers with active training infrastructures
HR Business Partner placements under the Trainee category require a structured training plan. Focus your job search on mid-to-large organizations with formal HR rotational programs or L&D functions, since smaller employers often lack the documented training infrastructure that designated sponsors require for J-1 visa approval.
Search J-1-aligned HR roles on Migrate Mate
Many HR Business Partner openings go unlisted on general job boards because host employers don't advertise J-1 compatibility. Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers and HR roles specifically aligned with J-1 sponsorship, saving you the guesswork of cold-screening postings.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Depending on your home country and funding source, your J-1 may carry a two-year home residency requirement before you can change to certain other visa categories. Raise this with your designated sponsor before signing an offer, since it affects your long-term U.S. career planning.
Negotiate a training plan before the offer is finalized
Your designated sponsor, not your host employer, approves the DS-2019, but the training plan content comes from the employer. Get the training plan drafted and reviewed during the offer stage, not after, because revisions late in the process can delay your program start date by weeks.
Verify your program category matches your career stage
The Intern category applies if you're currently enrolled in a degree program, while Trainee applies to early-career professionals within five years of graduation or with related work experience. Submitting under the wrong category is a common reason designated sponsors pause or reject DS-2019 applications.
HR Business Partner J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to HR Business Partner roles?
It depends on where you are in your career. If you're currently enrolled in a university program, the Intern category covers HR placements that relate to your field of study. If you've graduated within the past five years or have relevant professional experience, the Trainee category applies. Both require a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 and approve a structured training plan with your host employer.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an HR Business Partner placement?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form, monitor compliance, and sign off on your training plan. Your employer is the host organization. This distinction matters because your employer cannot independently sponsor a J-1 the way they would file an H-1B visa petition. The designated sponsor must be involved throughout.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 HR Business Partners?
Most host employers don't label openings as J-1 compatible in job postings, which makes standard job boards inefficient for this search. Migrate Mate is designed specifically to surface U.S. employers and roles aligned with J-1 sponsorship, so you can focus on organizations already familiar with the program's training plan requirements and designated sponsor coordination process.
Does the J-1 visa have a cap or lottery like the H-1B?
No. The J-1 visa has no annual numerical cap and no lottery selection process, which means you can apply and begin your program at any point in the year once your host employer and designated sponsor have approved your training plan and your DS-2019 has been issued. This is one structural difference that makes J-1 timelines more predictable than cap-subject visa categories.
What is the two-year home residency requirement and does it affect HR Business Partner participants?
The two-year home residency requirement is a condition attached to some J-1 visas that requires you to return to your home country for two years before applying for an H-1B, L-1 visa, or immigrant visa. It applies when your program is government-funded or your home country has designated your field as needing skills. HR roles are not typically on those lists, but your designated sponsor will confirm whether the requirement applies to your specific situation during the DS-2019 process.