J-1 Visa Talent Acquisition Associate Jobs
Talent Acquisition Associate roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship, typically under the Trainee or Intern program category. Host employers in HR, staffing, and corporate recruiting work with State Department-designated sponsor organizations that issue your DS-2019 and oversee your training plan.
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This is an excellent opportunity for an undergraduate/graduate student to gain experience in talent acquisition! You will assist HCI Talent Acquisition Senior Manager and other recruiting staff, to recruit top talent to work at Huntsman Cancer Institute. You will gain exposure to the current technology HCI uses for recruiting. You will become familiar with HCI applicant tracking system (ATS) and will have the opportunity to use the system (PeopleAdmin) to help with their recruiting efforts.
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Duration: Fall 2026 Semester, starting as soon as July 1, 2026. This is a term-based position as needed, 15-20 hours each week. This work will be primarily in the Huntsman Cancer Institute offices and labs located in Salt Lake City, with the occasional remote work.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Learn how to conduct initial phone interview
- Type overview summary of screened candidate to present for review by the Hiring Team
- Assist with New Employee Orientation
- Coordinate interviews for open roles
- Utilize advanced sourcing techniques to identify candidates
- Utilize Qualtrics data to share open jobs
- Reference checking on candidates in preparation to receiving an offer
- MS Outlook/Zoom scheduling
- LinkedIn – feature jobs, create tag lines to increase passive candidate pipeline
- Documenting SOP for Recruitment functions and support
- Coordinate and participate in recruiting events and other community fairs, displays
- Run reports to provide useful data
- Daily tracking activity for active job postings
- Update posting through external websites i.e., Handshake, indeed, Workforce Services
- Track new hires and ask for referrals
- Assist with Talent Acquisition co-wide supported events
- Bring new ideas using social media tools to recruit talent
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
- Must be a current UVU student.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- This internship is offered remotely or in-person.
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Position Announcement
This is an excellent opportunity for an undergraduate/graduate student to gain experience in talent acquisition! You will assist HCI Talent Acquisition Senior Manager and other recruiting staff, to recruit top talent to work at Huntsman Cancer Institute. You will gain exposure to the current technology HCI uses for recruiting. You will become familiar with HCI applicant tracking system (ATS) and will have the opportunity to use the system (PeopleAdmin) to help with their recruiting efforts.
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Duration: Fall 2026 Semester, starting as soon as July 1, 2026. This is a term-based position as needed, 15-20 hours each week. This work will be primarily in the Huntsman Cancer Institute offices and labs located in Salt Lake City, with the occasional remote work.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Learn how to conduct initial phone interview
- Type overview summary of screened candidate to present for review by the Hiring Team
- Assist with New Employee Orientation
- Coordinate interviews for open roles
- Utilize advanced sourcing techniques to identify candidates
- Utilize Qualtrics data to share open jobs
- Reference checking on candidates in preparation to receiving an offer
- MS Outlook/Zoom scheduling
- LinkedIn – feature jobs, create tag lines to increase passive candidate pipeline
- Documenting SOP for Recruitment functions and support
- Coordinate and participate in recruiting events and other community fairs, displays
- Run reports to provide useful data
- Daily tracking activity for active job postings
- Update posting through external websites i.e., Handshake, indeed, Workforce Services
- Track new hires and ask for referrals
- Assist with Talent Acquisition co-wide supported events
- Bring new ideas using social media tools to recruit talent
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
- Must be a current UVU student.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- This internship is offered remotely or in-person.
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Talent Acquisition Associate
Frame your training plan around HR competencies
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan before issuing your DS-2019. Document specific recruiting skills you'll develop, such as applicant tracking system administration, sourcing methodology, and structured interview facilitation, not just job duties.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee program eligibility
Intern status requires current enrollment in a degree program abroad. If you've graduated within the past 12 months and have relevant HR work experience, Trainee is your category. Applying under the wrong category delays or voids your placement.
Target host employers with dedicated HR teams
Corporate employers with in-house talent acquisition functions are far more likely to structure a compliant J-1 visa training experience than small staffing agencies. Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. companies posting Talent Acquisition roles that align with J-1 visa exchange visitor programs.
Verify the host employer's E-Verify enrollment status
Many designated sponsors require host employers to be enrolled in E-Verify before they'll issue a DS-2019. Confirm enrollment before accepting an offer, since discovering non-enrollment after signing can force you to restart the host-employer search.
Negotiate your offer with DS-2019 processing timelines in mind
Designated sponsors typically need three to five weeks to review and issue your DS-2019 after the host employer submits documentation. Build this window into your start date negotiation so your visa interview doesn't precede the form's issuance.
Align your credential evaluation with U.S. HR degree equivalencies
If your bachelor's degree is in a field outside business or HR, obtain a credential evaluation from a recognized service before applying. Sponsors and host employers assess whether your academic background supports the Talent Acquisition training objectives on your plan.
Talent Acquisition Associate J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Talent Acquisition Associate roles?
Most Talent Acquisition Associate placements fall under the J-1 Trainee category for professionals who have graduated within the past 12 months and have relevant HR or recruiting experience. Current students enrolled in a degree program abroad typically qualify under the Intern category instead. The right category depends on your academic status and work history at the time of application.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Talent Acquisition role?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE, not your hiring employer. The employer acts as your host organization and provides the training environment. The designated sponsor reviews your training plan, issues your DS-2019, and monitors your program compliance throughout your exchange period.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host J-1 Talent Acquisition trainees?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Talent Acquisition Associate roles at U.S. employers that have structured exchange visitor programs or prior J-1 hosting experience. Corporate HR departments at mid-to-large companies are more likely to accommodate the training plan documentation requirements than small or early-stage organizations that lack dedicated HR infrastructure.
Does a Talent Acquisition Associate J-1 placement carry a two-year home residency requirement?
The two-year home residency requirement applies to J-1 participants whose skills are on their home country's exchange visitor skills list or who received government funding for their program. Most privately funded Trainee and Intern placements in talent acquisition do not trigger this requirement, but you should verify your specific situation with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
What documentation does my host employer need to provide for the J-1 Trainee application?
Your host employer must complete a formal training plan, typically on Form DS-7002, detailing each phase of your talent acquisition training, the supervision structure, specific competencies you'll develop, and how the experience advances your professional objectives abroad. The designated sponsor reviews this document before issuing your DS-2019, and incomplete or vague training plans are the most common cause of delays.