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HRIS Specialist roles sit at the intersection of HR and technology, making them strong candidates for OPT sponsorship. Employers in this space routinely sponsor H-1B visas for qualified candidates. Your OPT period gives you up to 12 months, or 36 months with a STEM extension, to secure a permanent offer.
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Why Work for KeHE?
- Full-time
- Pay Range: $68,200.00/Yr. - $99,946.00/Yr.
- Shift Days: , Shift Time:
- Benefits on Day 1
- Health/Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Supplemental life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
- Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
- Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
- Holiday pay for company designated holidays
Overview:
At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.
Primary Responsibilities:
The HR Information Systems Analyst partners with HR, Payroll, Operations, and Talent Acquisition to reduce manual processes and redundancies, improve data quality, and create a better end-user experience with our HR systems. This role supports routine maintenance of Dayforce and Paradox, manages projects to optimize existing configurations, and assists with testing configuration changes. The analyst also serves as the SME for the Dayforce Pay Policy module, ensures data integrity, and reviews upcoming Dayforce and Paradox releases to communicate relevant updates to the business. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
Essential Functions:
DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support our ATS, HCM, and multiple vendor integrations, including assisting in the development and administration of vendor data interfaces.
- Perform system maintenance, including assisting with the review, testing, and implementation of HR system upgrades, maintaining HR system tables, and documenting processes and results.
- Provide production support and customer service to internal and external customers by researching and resolving system issues, unexpected results, and process flaws; performing scheduled activities; and recommending solutions or alternate methods to meet requirements.
- Write, maintain, and support a variety of reports and queries using HCM and ATS reporting tools, including assisting in the development of standard reports for ongoing customer needs.
- Maintain data integrity by running queries, comparing data from different sources, and analyzing results to draw conclusions.
- Apply qualitative and quantitative measurement and data collection design principles.
- Recommend short- and long-term goals, milestones, and benchmarks for key performance metrics.
- Manage projects and process improvements, applying change management experience to move processes to new levels of quality.
- Identify and analyze issues, problems, and opportunities, then select and develop appropriate solutions based on available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
- Recommend process and customer service improvements, innovative solutions, and policy changes, including major variations from established policy, which require leadership approval prior to implementation.
- Use strong interpersonal skills when working with customers and peers to accomplish project goals.
- Develop and deliver training, including user procedures, guidelines, and documentation. Train internal clients on new processes and functionality and assist in onboarding new system users.
- Stay current on HRMS trends, including product and service development, delivery and support, AI, and other key technologies, through classes, reading, computer-based training, user group meetings, and conferences. Continuously build knowledge of HR and HR systems.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
- Proficiency with Excel, including writing formulas, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.
- Strong analytical skills, be resourceful and well organized.
- Strong time management skills and an ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to pivot priorities quickly and respond to urgent issues or system problems.
- Comfortable working with both high level and lower-level projects.
- Able to perform multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Proficiency with Dayforce, Workday, Paradox. Ability to configure Dayforce Pay policies strongly desired.
- Ability to work individually and in a team environment.
- Understanding of California compliance requirements, including meal and rest break rules, reporting time pay, split-shift premiums, final pay requirements, and wage statement regulations preferred.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Human Resources or related field.
- Minimum 2 years of previous, relevant HRIS experience required.
- Paradox and Workday HCM Experience preferred.
- Dayforce HCM experience required.
- PHR or SHRM-CP certifications preferred.
- Experience with multi-state and union payrolls is a plus.
Physical Requirements:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Requisition ID: 2026-33243
Equal Employer Opportunity Statement: KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Hris Specialist
Target HRIS-heavy employers
Large enterprises running Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM have dedicated HRIS teams and established sponsorship pipelines. These organizations file H-1B petitions regularly and understand the process, making them far more receptive to OPT candidates than smaller firms.
Lead with your system expertise
Employers sponsor HRIS Specialists for technical depth, not general HR knowledge. Highlight specific platforms you've configured, modules you've managed, or implementations you've supported. System-specific expertise is what turns an OPT candidate into a hard-to-replace hire worth sponsoring.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
HRIS Specialist roles typically qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes. Degrees in information systems, HR management, or business analytics directly support this classification. Make your degree-to-role connection explicit on your resume and in interviews to strengthen the sponsorship case.
Apply before your OPT clock runs short
H-1B petitions take months to process, and the lottery cap filing window opens in March each year. Apply for HRIS roles at least nine months before your OPT expires to leave enough runway for sponsorship paperwork and the annual H-1B registration cycle.
Pursue STEM OPT extension if eligible
If your degree is in information systems, computer science, or a related STEM field, apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension early. The extended timeline significantly reduces employer urgency and makes sponsorship conversations less pressured for both sides.
Demonstrate implementation and integration experience
HRIS roles that involve system integrations, data migrations, or cross-functional implementations are harder to fill and easier to sponsor. Employers justify sponsorship costs when a candidate has specialized technical experience that isn't readily available in the domestic applicant pool.
Hris Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do HRIS Specialist roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, HRIS Specialist roles typically qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B rules. The position generally requires at least a bachelor's degree in information systems, HR management, business analytics, or a related field. Employers filing LCAs for HRIS roles with the Department of Labor routinely list these degree requirements, which supports the specialty occupation classification USCIS expects.
Can I work as an HRIS Specialist on OPT before finding a sponsor?
Yes. F-1 students authorized for post-completion OPT can work full-time in a role directly related to their degree. An HRIS Specialist position typically qualifies if your degree is in information systems, HR, or business. Your employer does not need to sponsor you during OPT. Sponsorship only becomes necessary when your OPT period ends and you need a different work authorization status.
Which employers sponsor HRIS Specialists for H-1B visas?
Large employers with complex HR technology stacks are your best targets. Companies running enterprise-level Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM deployments maintain HRIS teams and have experience sponsoring technical staff. Consulting firms that implement these platforms also sponsor frequently. You can browse OPT-friendly HRIS Specialist openings on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers open to visa sponsorship.
Does my degree field affect my eligibility for HRIS Specialist OPT jobs?
It does. OPT requires that your job be directly related to your degree field. A degree in information systems, human resources management, business administration, or data analytics will generally satisfy this requirement for HRIS roles. If your degree is in an unrelated field, you may need to document how your coursework connects to the position, which can complicate both OPT authorization and future H-1B filings.
Am I eligible for a STEM OPT extension as an HRIS Specialist?
Potentially, yes. If your degree is classified under a STEM-designated field, such as management information systems or computer and information science, and your HRIS role involves applying those technical skills, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. The extension requires your employer to enroll in E-Verify. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your designated school official before applying to your program for the extension.