TN Visa Senior Compensation Manager Jobs
Senior Compensation Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's economist category, which covers professionals designing and administering pay and incentive structures. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with no cap; Mexican citizens require a consular appointment. A job offer from a U.S. employer is required before you file.
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Who Are We?
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$109,300.00 - $180,200.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to your professional development while maintaining a local focus, positioning you as a strong business partner and trusted advisor who delivers exceptional value through local expertise and outstanding client service. We handle litigation arising from claims asserted against policyholders or the company and take cases from inception through trial and appeal. As a Counsel with Travelers you will be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and will have the opportunity to use your legal expertise and litigation skills to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity and deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers.
What Will You Do?
In the handling of a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity, your responsibilities will include:
- Develop and apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
- Conduct legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other documents.
- Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
- Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners on file handling strategies.
- Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships.
- Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients.
- Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation.
- Travel as required to meet business needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
- Experience independently handling cases from inception through trial/hearing & appeal.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information on litigated matters to diverse audiences.
- Skilled in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service.
- Demonstrates persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills.
- Strong legal research skills & ability to utilize technology.
- Effectively manages multiple priorities with an attention to detail, sense of urgency & responsiveness.
- Exercises sound decision making and possesses strong negotiation skills.
- Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.
What is a Must Have?
- Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
- 2 years experience as a practicing attorney.
- Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
- Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings and has the ability to transport to those meetings. Valid driver's license required depending on the location.
What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
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Align your credentials to the economist category
TN visa status for compensation roles is issued under the economist category. Gather transcripts, a degree certificate in economics, business, or a related field, and a letter confirming your job duties center on compensation analysis and pay structure design.
Target employers with structured total rewards functions
Large employers with dedicated total rewards or people analytics teams run formal compensation cycles that require a Senior Compensation Manager. These organizations are more prepared to support TN sponsorship than generalist HR environments.
Search for TN-active employers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Compensation Manager openings by employers with recent visa filings, so you spend time on roles where the employer has demonstrated experience with visa sponsorship rather than testing their willingness from scratch.
Get your employer support letter right the first time
The employer support letter must state your specific duties, your degree field, and that the role requires theoretical and practical application of economics. Vague letters that describe HR generalist work are a common reason CBP officers push back at the border.
Clarify TN versus H-1B requirements with your hiring team
TN does not require an employer filing with the Department of Labor or USCIS for Canadian applicants entering at the border—only a support letter from your employer. Clarifying this early prevents HR teams from defaulting to an H-1B visa timeline unnecessarily, which can delay your start date by months.
Prepare for the Mexican consular appointment process early
Mexican nationals need a consular appointment to obtain TN status rather than applying at the border. Schedule your appointment at a U.S. consulate immediately after receiving your offer letter, since appointment availability varies significantly by location and season.
Senior Compensation Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Compensation Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, Senior Compensation Manager roles qualify under the TN economist category when the position involves designing, evaluating, and administering pay structures using economic principles. The job offer letter must describe duties that align with economic analysis and compensation program management. Roles framed purely as HR administration without an economic analysis component can face scrutiny from CBP officers.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Senior Compensation Manager roles?
TN has no annual lottery, no USCIS petition requirement for Canadian nationals, and no cap that limits availability year-round. H-1B requires a lottery entry in March and a wait until October 1 at the earliest. For Canadian professionals, TN approval can happen the same day at the border. Mexican nationals use consular processing, which takes longer but still avoids the H-1B lottery entirely.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer needs to prepare a detailed support letter on company letterhead that specifies your job title, a description of your duties tied to compensation program design and economic analysis, your start date, your employment terms, and a statement that you meet the academic requirements for the economist category. Your employer does not file anything with USCIS for a Canadian TN border application.
How can I find Senior Compensation Manager jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Senior Compensation Manager openings filtered by employers with active TN sponsorship. Many employers are open to TN but do not advertise it explicitly in job postings, so filtering by sponsorship history helps you identify the right opportunities without relying on job postings to self-report.
Can I switch employers as a Senior Compensation Manager on TN status?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. If you change employers, you need a new TN entry at the border or a new consular appointment for Mexican nationals. Canadian nationals can often get a same-day approval at a port of entry with the new employer's support letter, though you should not start work for the new employer until the new TN is approved.