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Talent Operations Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty when the position maps to a recognized management consultant or human resources professional category. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with employer documentation, while Mexican citizens require a consular appointment. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians.
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Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.
Position Summary
This position plays a key role in advancing year-round talent planning and performance alignment across the enterprise. Serving as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders, this role leads talent review and succession planning practices designed to accelerate leadership readiness and strengthen the organization's talent pipeline. The position also guides the performance alignment cycle — from goal setting and quarterly connections to development planning, and year-end performance calibration to ensure consistent, high-quality experiences for leaders and employees. While centered on talent planning and performance, the role also supports broader talent priorities such as employee engagement and leadership development, connecting insights across these areas to strengthen individual and organizational capability. Applying a systems perspective and partnering closely with the business and HR, the Senior Talent Management Consultant delivers practical, high-impact solutions and measures their impact to drive continuous improvement.
Essential Responsibilities
Talent Planning & Succession
- Lead year-round approach to talent planning, focusing on talent review and succession planning processes that identify and develop talent pipelines across the enterprise.
- Partner with leaders and HR to assess bench strength, identify successors, and close readiness gaps for key roles.
- Design and deliver development strategies and actions that accelerate the readiness of high-potential and successor talent.
Performance Alignment
- Guide the enterprise performance cycle, including goal setting, quarterly connections, development planning, and year-end calibration.
- Support leaders and employees in setting clear, aligned goals and maintaining ongoing performance conversations throughout the year.
- Facilitate calibration and performance designation processes to ensure fairness, consistency, and alignment with business priorities.
Measurement & Continuous Improvement
- Design tools and perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to evaluate the effectiveness and business impact of talent programs.
- Assess options and resources, guiding continuous improvement based on data and outcomes.
Partnership & Team Effectiveness
- Partner across HR and the business to deliver integrated, high-impact talent solutions.
- Contribute to and align with broader talent priorities (including employee engagement and leadership development initiatives) connecting insights across programs to support a strong employee and leader experience.
- Serve as an effective team member who contributes to the broader talent strategy, supporting the programs, priorities, and initiatives in motion to achieve the enterprise talent plan.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- 5+ years of experience in talent management, organizational development, HR consulting, or related roles.
- Demonstrated experience with core talent processes such as talent review, succession planning, and performance management.
- Experience advising and partnering with leaders to translate business priorities into practical talent solutions.
- Strong consulting, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build credibility and trust with key stakeholders and leaders at multiple levels.
- Ability to analyze talent data and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Expertise in project and change management, with the ability to scope a project, incorporate stakeholder feedback, develop plans, and execute on milestones.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree in a related field.
- Experience supporting employee engagement and/or leadership development initiatives.
- SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar HR/talent certification.
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
Our Values
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
Our Employee Commitments
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count on
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $120,567.00 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 11/01/26
EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
Accessibility Statement
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.
INTRODUCTION
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.
Position Summary
This position plays a key role in advancing year-round talent planning and performance alignment across the enterprise. Serving as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders, this role leads talent review and succession planning practices designed to accelerate leadership readiness and strengthen the organization's talent pipeline. The position also guides the performance alignment cycle — from goal setting and quarterly connections to development planning, and year-end performance calibration to ensure consistent, high-quality experiences for leaders and employees. While centered on talent planning and performance, the role also supports broader talent priorities such as employee engagement and leadership development, connecting insights across these areas to strengthen individual and organizational capability. Applying a systems perspective and partnering closely with the business and HR, the Senior Talent Management Consultant delivers practical, high-impact solutions and measures their impact to drive continuous improvement.
Essential Responsibilities
Talent Planning & Succession
- Lead year-round approach to talent planning, focusing on talent review and succession planning processes that identify and develop talent pipelines across the enterprise.
- Partner with leaders and HR to assess bench strength, identify successors, and close readiness gaps for key roles.
- Design and deliver development strategies and actions that accelerate the readiness of high-potential and successor talent.
Performance Alignment
- Guide the enterprise performance cycle, including goal setting, quarterly connections, development planning, and year-end calibration.
- Support leaders and employees in setting clear, aligned goals and maintaining ongoing performance conversations throughout the year.
- Facilitate calibration and performance designation processes to ensure fairness, consistency, and alignment with business priorities.
Measurement & Continuous Improvement
- Design tools and perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to evaluate the effectiveness and business impact of talent programs.
- Assess options and resources, guiding continuous improvement based on data and outcomes.
Partnership & Team Effectiveness
- Partner across HR and the business to deliver integrated, high-impact talent solutions.
- Contribute to and align with broader talent priorities (including employee engagement and leadership development initiatives) connecting insights across programs to support a strong employee and leader experience.
- Serve as an effective team member who contributes to the broader talent strategy, supporting the programs, priorities, and initiatives in motion to achieve the enterprise talent plan.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- 5+ years of experience in talent management, organizational development, HR consulting, or related roles.
- Demonstrated experience with core talent processes such as talent review, succession planning, and performance management.
- Experience advising and partnering with leaders to translate business priorities into practical talent solutions.
- Strong consulting, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build credibility and trust with key stakeholders and leaders at multiple levels.
- Ability to analyze talent data and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Expertise in project and change management, with the ability to scope a project, incorporate stakeholder feedback, develop plans, and execute on milestones.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree in a related field.
- Experience supporting employee engagement and/or leadership development initiatives.
- SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar HR/talent certification.
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
Our Values
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
Our Employee Commitments
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count on
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $120,567.00 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 11/01/26
EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
Accessibility Statement
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Talent Operations Specialist
Map your credentials to TN categories
Talent operations roles don't have a dedicated TN visa category. Pull together transcripts and a degree equivalency letter showing your bachelor's aligns with management consulting or human resources to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Search Migrate Mate's database of employers with recent visa filings to identify companies that have sponsored work visas for HR or operations roles. Those employers already understand the visa sponsorship process and won't require internal education on next steps.
Clarify your job offer letter covers TN requirements
Before signing, confirm the offer letter specifies your exact title, duties, and that a bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. CBP or a consular officer will scrutinize this document as the primary basis for your TN determination.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready openings
Search Migrate Mate to filter Talent Operations Specialist roles by employers with recent visa filings. It surfaces employers experienced with visa sponsorship, shortcutting the research stage significantly.
Prepare a support letter addressing specialty occupation
Ask your employer to draft a support letter explaining why the Talent Operations Specialist role requires specialized knowledge and a relevant degree, not just general business experience. Vague descriptions are a common reason TN petitions get questioned at the port of entry.
Understand how Mexican citizens must file differently
If you're Mexican, you can't self-petition at the border like Canadians. You'll need a consular appointment at a U.S. embassy, and USCIS must approve a Form I-129 petition before your interview. Build this timeline into your job negotiation.
Talent Operations Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Talent Operations Specialist role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, but it depends on how the role is framed. Talent operations doesn't appear as a named TN category. The position needs to fit under management consultant or human resources professional, which requires demonstrating that the job duties require specialized knowledge and a relevant bachelor's degree. Generalist people-ops roles can struggle with this; roles with a clear analytical or systems focus tend to qualify more cleanly.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Talent Operations Specialist roles?
TN is significantly more practical for this role if you're Canadian or Mexican. There's no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and Canadian citizens can get TN status approved at the border the same day. H-1B visa requires surviving a random lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate, and the process takes months. The trade-off is that TN requires an active employer relationship and cannot be used to self-petition or transition to a green card directly.
What documents does your employer need to sponsor your TN visa?
Your employer provides a support letter on company letterhead that states your job title, duties, required qualifications, employment start date, and compensation. For Mexican citizens, the employer also files Form I-129 with USCIS. Canadian citizens bring the support letter directly to a port of entry or pre-clearance location. The letter needs to make a clear case that the role is a specialty occupation, not just administrative HR work.
Where can you find Talent Operations Specialist jobs that offer TN sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, which means you're manually screening hundreds of listings to find employers willing to sponsor. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this, letting you search Talent Operations Specialist openings by TN sponsorship availability so you focus only on employers already familiar with the process.
Can you switch employers on a TN visa if you get a better offer?
Yes, but you need a new TN authorization before starting with the new employer. Canadian citizens can get this approved at the border with the new employer's support letter. Mexican citizens need a new Form I-129 filed and approved before beginning work. TN status is tied to the specific employer and role, so any change in company or material change in duties requires a fresh application.