Benefits Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Benefits Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before you can begin, and many large self-insured companies sponsor regularly. No lottery exemption exists, but the annual cap applies. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Manager, Global Benefits Risk & Retirement Governance is responsible for quantifying the risk exposure across the global portfolio and doing scenario-based analyses to inform mitigation strategies. The role has direct responsibility for global actuarial valuations, retirement-liability reporting, the U.S. corporate-owned life insurance (COLI) portfolio and benefit obligations supported through the captive. This is a highly technical and hands-on role that is comfortable analyzing actuarial, accounting, insurance, and participant-level data to assess how plan decisions may affect a diverse employee population. The Senior Manager must be comfortable challenging assumptions, reconciling complex results and translating technical findings into clear recommendations for governance and business partners.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
COLI, Captive & Transaction Risk
- Analyze the U.S. COLI portfolio to assess carrier exposure, policy performance and the adequacy of assets supporting benefit obligations.
- Evaluate benefit obligations financed through the captive, including funding sufficiency, exposure and alignment between projected liabilities and supporting assets.
- Lead benefits due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures, quantify material exposure, and recommend transaction protections and integration or separation actions.
Retirement Governance & Risk
- Analyze investment performance, fees, and provider results to identify fiduciary exposure and determine whether corrective action is warranted.
- Build provider scorecards, prepare quarterly business reviews, and track performance issues through resolution.
- Develop the financial and participant analysis supporting fiduciary decisions and material plan or provider changes.
Regulatory, Legal & Compliance Oversight
- Assess regulatory and enforcement developments, document plan-specific impact and coordinate implementation with counsel and administrators.
- Test compliance controls and reporting processes, investigate exceptions, and validate remediation.
- Maintain issue records that clearly establish exposure, accountable owners, and evidence of closure.
Global Actuarial & International Plan Oversight
- Manage the global actuarial process to ensure retirement and post-employment liabilities are complete, accurately valued and reported under U.S. GAAP and applicable local accounting standards.
- Review census data, actuarial assumptions, and valuation results; investigate material movements and reconcile outputs to financial reporting.
- Coordinate with Finance, Accounting, local leadership and external actuaries to resolve data issues, meet reporting deadlines, and document judgments affecting liability measurement.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Background: Actuarial science, Economics, Statistics with 5-7 years’ experience
- Strong analytical capability with experience interpreting actuarial, financial, or participant-level data in a retirement or benefits environment.
- Captive experience a plus
- Working knowledge of retirement governance, U.S. GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements; international experience is preferred.
- Ability to manage complex workstreams, coordinate across functions and translate findings into clear recommendations.
EMPLOYEES AT ALL LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO:
- Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
- Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
- Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
- Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
- Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
- Drive results and growth.
- Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
- Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
DISCLAIMER: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
SKILLS:
Regulatory Compliance; Program Management; Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA); Data Analysis; Corporate Retirement Plans; Actuarial Science; Financial Management
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
INTRODUCTION
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Manager, Global Benefits Risk & Retirement Governance is responsible for quantifying the risk exposure across the global portfolio and doing scenario-based analyses to inform mitigation strategies. The role has direct responsibility for global actuarial valuations, retirement-liability reporting, the U.S. corporate-owned life insurance (COLI) portfolio and benefit obligations supported through the captive. This is a highly technical and hands-on role that is comfortable analyzing actuarial, accounting, insurance, and participant-level data to assess how plan decisions may affect a diverse employee population. The Senior Manager must be comfortable challenging assumptions, reconciling complex results and translating technical findings into clear recommendations for governance and business partners.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
COLI, Captive & Transaction Risk
- Analyze the U.S. COLI portfolio to assess carrier exposure, policy performance and the adequacy of assets supporting benefit obligations.
- Evaluate benefit obligations financed through the captive, including funding sufficiency, exposure and alignment between projected liabilities and supporting assets.
- Lead benefits due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures, quantify material exposure, and recommend transaction protections and integration or separation actions.
Retirement Governance & Risk
- Analyze investment performance, fees, and provider results to identify fiduciary exposure and determine whether corrective action is warranted.
- Build provider scorecards, prepare quarterly business reviews, and track performance issues through resolution.
- Develop the financial and participant analysis supporting fiduciary decisions and material plan or provider changes.
Regulatory, Legal & Compliance Oversight
- Assess regulatory and enforcement developments, document plan-specific impact and coordinate implementation with counsel and administrators.
- Test compliance controls and reporting processes, investigate exceptions, and validate remediation.
- Maintain issue records that clearly establish exposure, accountable owners, and evidence of closure.
Global Actuarial & International Plan Oversight
- Manage the global actuarial process to ensure retirement and post-employment liabilities are complete, accurately valued and reported under U.S. GAAP and applicable local accounting standards.
- Review census data, actuarial assumptions, and valuation results; investigate material movements and reconcile outputs to financial reporting.
- Coordinate with Finance, Accounting, local leadership and external actuaries to resolve data issues, meet reporting deadlines, and document judgments affecting liability measurement.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Background: Actuarial science, Economics, Statistics with 5-7 years’ experience
- Strong analytical capability with experience interpreting actuarial, financial, or participant-level data in a retirement or benefits environment.
- Captive experience a plus
- Working knowledge of retirement governance, U.S. GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements; international experience is preferred.
- Ability to manage complex workstreams, coordinate across functions and translate findings into clear recommendations.
EMPLOYEES AT ALL LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO:
- Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
- Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
- Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
- Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
- Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
- Drive results and growth.
- Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
- Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
DISCLAIMER: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
SKILLS:
Regulatory Compliance; Program Management; Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA); Data Analysis; Corporate Retirement Plans; Actuarial Science; Financial Management
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Benefits Manager
Align your degree to HR specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to benefits management. A degree in business administration, human resources, or finance satisfies this. A general arts degree, even with years of benefits experience, creates specialty occupation challenges you'll need to address proactively.
Target self-insured employers with HR departments
Large self-insured companies managing their own health and retirement plans file LCAs far more consistently than small businesses using third-party brokers. Focus your search on employers with dedicated total rewards or benefits teams, not generalist HR setups.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists employers with confirmed LCA filing history for HR and benefits roles, searchable by location. Use it to identify companies that have sponsored before rather than cold-applying to employers with no documented sponsorship track record.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role level before the LCA is certified. Run your title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search so you enter salary conversations already knowing the floor the employer is legally required to meet.
Clarify ERISA and ACA knowledge during interviews
Employers sponsoring a Benefits Manager want confidence you can manage compliance under ERISA and the Affordable Care Act independently. Naming specific plan types you've administered, like 401(k), FSA, or self-funded medical, signals the specialized expertise that also strengthens your specialty occupation case.
Confirm LCA timing before accepting an offer
Your employer files the LCA with DOL and must receive certification before USCIS can process your H-1B petition. Ask your prospective employer whether they use in-house counsel or an immigration firm, and confirm they understand the LCA must be certified before your petition is submitted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Benefits Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, Benefits Manager qualifies as a specialty occupation when the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in human resources, business administration, finance, or a directly related field. USCIS scrutinizes HR roles more than technical fields, so employers often include job descriptions that specify degree requirements explicitly to avoid a Request for Evidence.
Which visa types can Benefits Managers use for U.S. work authorization?
H-1B is the most common path, subject to the annual cap and selection process. Australian citizens can apply for the E-3 visa, which requires an LCA but has no lottery. Chilean nationals may use the H-1B1 visa, and Canadian or Mexican nationals can use TN visa status if the role fits the USMCA profession list, which covers certain management consultants but not all HR roles, so verify eligibility carefully.
What degree does a Benefits Manager need for H-1B sponsorship?
USCIS expects a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, finance, or a closely related field. A degree in an unrelated field paired with HR certifications like CEBS or SHRM-CP does not automatically substitute, though relevant work experience and certifications can support the petition. The employer's job posting should explicitly list a specific degree requirement, not just prefer one.
How do I find employers who sponsor Benefits Manager roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for HR and benefits roles, so you can focus on companies that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor rather than guessing. Filtering by location helps you target metro areas where benefits-intensive industries like finance, healthcare, and technology are concentrated.
Can a Benefits Manager pursue a green card through employer sponsorship?
Yes, most Benefits Manager roles qualify under the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based green card categories. The employer typically files a PERM labor certification with DOL first to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available. Processing timelines vary significantly based on your country of birth due to per-country limits, with applicants from India and China facing the longest backlogs.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Benefits Manager 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.