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Paychex is reimagining how businesses manage their workforce by bringing payroll, HR, benefits, and advisory services together into a single connected HCM platform. As Paychex and Paycor come together, we're combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, AI, and human expertise to help organizations work smarter, support their people, and achieve better business outcomes. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to invest in innovation, simplify client experiences, and shape the future of work. At Paychex, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of something bigger as One Paychex.
Overview:
Leads the planning and execution of Strategic Initiatives for Sales, as approved by the Sr. VP of Sales and Division VPs. Accountable for execution and outcomes of key Divisional Sales Initiatives and for driving performance against established Divisional KPIs. Responsible for matrix team management on all key Divisional Strategic Sales Initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates a collaborative functional matrix team of internal sales support and internal corporate partners to execute on Divisional key sales initiatives and strategies.
- Analyze KPIs on all key sales execution initiatives and strategies to measure progress to performance against defined success criteria and diagnose areas of opportunity.
- Consults and assists Senior Leadership on the implementation of measures to drive performance through improved sales processes, reinforcement methods and compensation enhancements.
- Provide guidance and recommendations for strategy planning through assessment of sales methodologies, internal/external data-driven insights and competitive intelligence and positioning.
- Optimize sales coverage and distribution through sales territory assessment, distribution and growth forecasting.
- Partner with HROD, in the acquisition of and retention of top talent through compensation, incentive programs, recruitment strategies, onboarding excellence, and sales training.
- Consults and assists with Senior Leadership on recommended policy improvements, procedures and best practices aligned to the Paychex values and future state vision.
- Inspects and enforces sales policy, process methodology and performance conditions.
- Collaborates with internal partners to build business cases for recommended changes from Senior Leadership.
- Collaborates with Sales Enablement to explore operational excellence tools to optimize business process performance.
- Coordinates and monitors sales activities to ensure standardization and compliance with Corporate and divisional practices. Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement in sales processes & procedures.
- Conduct DSM round tables, office hour meetings with first year DSMs and best practices discussions.
- Analyze districts, using data to identify trends and areas of opportunity in the DSM management operations - 1:1 cadences, field/seat ride schedules, district dashboard utilization and application, team meeting agendas, topics and coordination of monthly rep training schedules.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
- 3 years of experience in Management/sales with a thorough knowledge of Sales and expert knowledge of Human Capital Management of Human Resource Outsourcing offerings.
- 1 year of experience in Leading a matrix team and/or project management.
- Sales - Preferred
- Management - Preferred
- Budgeting - Preferred
- Leadership - Preferred
- Business Administration - Preferred
- Sales Management - Preferred
- Marketing - Preferred
- Auditing - Preferred
- Expense Reports - Preferred
- Product Lining - Preferred
- Accounting - Preferred
- Business To Business - Preferred
- Selling Techniques - Preferred
- Business Development - Preferred
- Sales Prospecting - Preferred
COMPENSATION:
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the starting base pay range for this position is $83,400-$131,000 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.
LIVE THE PAYCHEX VALUES:
- Act with uncompromising integrity.
- Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
- Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
- Work in partnership and support each other.
- Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
- Treat each other with respect and dignity.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?:
- We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
- We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
- We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
- We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
- We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.
Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.
Not sure if you meet every requirement?: At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.
Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.
About us:
Paychex is reimagining how businesses manage their workforce by bringing payroll, HR, benefits, and advisory services together into a single connected HCM platform. As Paychex and Paycor come together, we're combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, AI, and human expertise to help organizations work smarter, support their people, and achieve better business outcomes. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to invest in innovation, simplify client experiences, and shape the future of work. At Paychex, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of something bigger as One Paychex.
Overview:
Leads the planning and execution of Strategic Initiatives for Sales, as approved by the Sr. VP of Sales and Division VPs. Accountable for execution and outcomes of key Divisional Sales Initiatives and for driving performance against established Divisional KPIs. Responsible for matrix team management on all key Divisional Strategic Sales Initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates a collaborative functional matrix team of internal sales support and internal corporate partners to execute on Divisional key sales initiatives and strategies.
- Analyze KPIs on all key sales execution initiatives and strategies to measure progress to performance against defined success criteria and diagnose areas of opportunity.
- Consults and assists Senior Leadership on the implementation of measures to drive performance through improved sales processes, reinforcement methods and compensation enhancements.
- Provide guidance and recommendations for strategy planning through assessment of sales methodologies, internal/external data-driven insights and competitive intelligence and positioning.
- Optimize sales coverage and distribution through sales territory assessment, distribution and growth forecasting.
- Partner with HROD, in the acquisition of and retention of top talent through compensation, incentive programs, recruitment strategies, onboarding excellence, and sales training.
- Consults and assists with Senior Leadership on recommended policy improvements, procedures and best practices aligned to the Paychex values and future state vision.
- Inspects and enforces sales policy, process methodology and performance conditions.
- Collaborates with internal partners to build business cases for recommended changes from Senior Leadership.
- Collaborates with Sales Enablement to explore operational excellence tools to optimize business process performance.
- Coordinates and monitors sales activities to ensure standardization and compliance with Corporate and divisional practices. Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement in sales processes & procedures.
- Conduct DSM round tables, office hour meetings with first year DSMs and best practices discussions.
- Analyze districts, using data to identify trends and areas of opportunity in the DSM management operations - 1:1 cadences, field/seat ride schedules, district dashboard utilization and application, team meeting agendas, topics and coordination of monthly rep training schedules.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
- 3 years of experience in Management/sales with a thorough knowledge of Sales and expert knowledge of Human Capital Management of Human Resource Outsourcing offerings.
- 1 year of experience in Leading a matrix team and/or project management.
- Sales - Preferred
- Management - Preferred
- Budgeting - Preferred
- Leadership - Preferred
- Business Administration - Preferred
- Sales Management - Preferred
- Marketing - Preferred
- Auditing - Preferred
- Expense Reports - Preferred
- Product Lining - Preferred
- Accounting - Preferred
- Business To Business - Preferred
- Selling Techniques - Preferred
- Business Development - Preferred
- Sales Prospecting - Preferred
COMPENSATION:
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the starting base pay range for this position is $83,400-$131,000 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.
LIVE THE PAYCHEX VALUES:
- Act with uncompromising integrity.
- Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
- Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
- Work in partnership and support each other.
- Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
- Treat each other with respect and dignity.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?:
- We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
- We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
- We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
- We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
- We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.
Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.
Not sure if you meet every requirement?: At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.
Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.
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Frame your degree as a direct match
Operations planning roles qualify as specialty occupations when the employer requires a degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, or operations research. A general business degree may not satisfy USCIS unless the job posting specifies a field-specific requirement.
Target industries with high sponsorship rates
Manufacturing, semiconductor, consumer goods, and logistics companies file the most LCAs for planning roles. These industries have established immigration infrastructure and regularly sponsor analysts and planners rather than treating it as a one-off exception.
Understand the LCA before your interview
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before your H-1B petition. It certifies the offered wage meets prevailing levels for your location. Knowing this signals genuine preparation and builds credibility with hiring managers.
Cap-exempt employers remove the lottery risk entirely
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities are exempt from the H-1B cap. If you have a relevant degree, an operations or planning role at a university system or research institute can bypass the lottery completely.
Highlight quantifiable planning outcomes on your resume
Sponsoring employers need to justify the specialty occupation designation to USCIS. Resumes that connect your degree directly to technical forecasting, ERP systems, or statistical modeling give immigration counsel a stronger foundation to build the petition.
Check whether your employer has sponsored similar roles before
Prior H-1B filings for the same or similar job titles at a company are public record via DOL disclosure data. A history of approved planning or operations petitions signals the employer understands the process and is unlikely to withdraw sponsorship midway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an operations planning role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. If the job requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as supply chain management, industrial engineering, or operations research, it qualifies. Roles where any bachelor's degree is acceptable regardless of field are harder to approve because USCIS looks for a direct nexus between the degree and the duties.
Which visa types are most commonly used to sponsor operations planning professionals?
H-1B visa is the most common path for non-Australian nationals, though it requires winning the annual lottery. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, which has a separate 10,500-slot annual allocation that has never been exhausted. TN visa status covers Canadian and Mexican nationals in specific engineering and analyst categories. L-1 visa is available for intracompany transfers at the same employer.
How can I find employers that have sponsored operations planning roles before?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces jobs from employers with a verified sponsorship history, so you can focus applications on companies that have already navigated the process for similar roles rather than hoping a company will sponsor for the first time.
Does a three-year bachelor's degree qualify for H-1B sponsorship in an operations planning role?
USCIS evaluates equivalency on a case-by-case basis. A three-year degree from Australia, India, or the UK may be accepted if combined with relevant work experience or a postgraduate qualification that brings the total to the equivalent of a U.S. four-year degree. Your employer's immigration attorney will typically commission a credentials evaluation from a recognized agency to support the petition.
What is the H-1B approval rate for operations and planning job titles?
USCIS does not publish approval rates by job title, but operations and supply chain roles in manufacturing and technology have historically seen strong approval rates when the specialty occupation argument is well-supported. Denials most often occur when the job description is too broad or the degree requirement is not clearly stated in the offer letter and petition. Working with an experienced immigration attorney and an employer that has prior approvals in similar roles reduces risk significantly.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored And Operations Planning jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.