Executive Search Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Executive search roles in the U.S. typically qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or a related field. Firms at the senior level routinely sponsor experienced candidates, and the E-3 visa is an efficient path for Australian nationals. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Are you an expert in Google Search Ads with a passion for creating impactful ad strategies? At Extra Space Storage, we're seeking a talented Digital Advertising Analyst to join our team and execute our Paid Search tactics.
If you're enthusiastic about digital advertising and eager to advance your skills, this hybrid role based at our headquarters in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, is perfect for you. As a Digital Advertising Analyst, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, driving paid search execution for 4,000+ facilities across the country. Whether you're tackling independent tasks or collaborating with a supportive team, each day will present new challenges and exciting opportunities!
Duties & Responsibilities
- Campaign Building: Build out campaigns, ad groups, and keyword structures based on Sr. Analyst and Manager direction.
- Launch New Campaigns: Add paid search campaigns for new stores weekly.
- Testing Implementation: Execute ad copy and bidding tests designed by the Sr. Analyst, and report on results.
- Health Check Expert: Monitor paid search account performance, ensuring optimal health and efficiency.
- Creative Uploads: Manage creatives for paid search and paid media (GDN, Demand Gen, and CTV) campaigns, ensuring they resonate with target audiences.
- Budget Pacing: Track daily and weekly spend pacing across campaigns and flag anomalies to the Sr. Analyst or Manager.
- Lead Gen Partner Support: Assist in day-to-day coordination with lead gen partners, including data pulls and performance tracking.
- Invoicing: Process and reconcile vendor invoices for accuracy and timely submission.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze keywords and search queries to refine targeting and improve performance.
- Insightful Reporting: Provide regular reports on KPIs, competitor metrics, and campaign performance.
Qualifications
- 1-3 yrs of experience managing paid search advertising
- Bachelor degree preferred but not necessary
Competencies
- Digital Advertising Know-How: You understand the ins and outs of paid search platforms and KPIs, and you're always staying updated on industry trends.
- PPC Best Practices: You're well-versed in PPC account structure and optimization strategies.
- Analytical Skills: Whether it's Google Ads or Excel, you're comfortable working with large datasets to uncover valuable insights and opportunities.
- Collaboration & Communication: You know how to work with cross-functional teams and communicate findings clearly to drive business growth.
- Expertise with Google Ads and Bing Ads interfaces, both web UI and Desktop Editor.
- Advanced Excel skills: VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- A keen eye for detail, excellent communication, and critical thinking abilities.
- Independence: You take initiative and can work autonomously.
- Process-Oriented: You’re always looking for ways to improve processes.
- Collaboration: You’re a team player who contributes to vendor partnerships and project success.
- Adaptability: You thrive in a fast-paced environment, constantly evolving with the latest digital advertising trends.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Performs sedentary work in an office environment with limited lifting (less than 10 pounds) or walking required. Close visual acuity required to perform work at computer terminal. No exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Requires repetitive typing motion, talking, hearing, grasping and feeling.
Disclaimer
The job description outlines the general nature and scope of work employees perform in this role. It's not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. The company reserves the right to modify, revise, or update the job description to meet business needs.
If you are a current Extra Space employee, please apply through Jobs Hub in Workday.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Applications Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Job Summary
Are you an expert in Google Search Ads with a passion for creating impactful ad strategies? At Extra Space Storage, we're seeking a talented Digital Advertising Analyst to join our team and execute our Paid Search tactics.
If you're enthusiastic about digital advertising and eager to advance your skills, this hybrid role based at our headquarters in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, is perfect for you. As a Digital Advertising Analyst, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, driving paid search execution for 4,000+ facilities across the country. Whether you're tackling independent tasks or collaborating with a supportive team, each day will present new challenges and exciting opportunities!
Duties & Responsibilities
- Campaign Building: Build out campaigns, ad groups, and keyword structures based on Sr. Analyst and Manager direction.
- Launch New Campaigns: Add paid search campaigns for new stores weekly.
- Testing Implementation: Execute ad copy and bidding tests designed by the Sr. Analyst, and report on results.
- Health Check Expert: Monitor paid search account performance, ensuring optimal health and efficiency.
- Creative Uploads: Manage creatives for paid search and paid media (GDN, Demand Gen, and CTV) campaigns, ensuring they resonate with target audiences.
- Budget Pacing: Track daily and weekly spend pacing across campaigns and flag anomalies to the Sr. Analyst or Manager.
- Lead Gen Partner Support: Assist in day-to-day coordination with lead gen partners, including data pulls and performance tracking.
- Invoicing: Process and reconcile vendor invoices for accuracy and timely submission.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze keywords and search queries to refine targeting and improve performance.
- Insightful Reporting: Provide regular reports on KPIs, competitor metrics, and campaign performance.
Qualifications
- 1-3 yrs of experience managing paid search advertising
- Bachelor degree preferred but not necessary
Competencies
- Digital Advertising Know-How: You understand the ins and outs of paid search platforms and KPIs, and you're always staying updated on industry trends.
- PPC Best Practices: You're well-versed in PPC account structure and optimization strategies.
- Analytical Skills: Whether it's Google Ads or Excel, you're comfortable working with large datasets to uncover valuable insights and opportunities.
- Collaboration & Communication: You know how to work with cross-functional teams and communicate findings clearly to drive business growth.
- Expertise with Google Ads and Bing Ads interfaces, both web UI and Desktop Editor.
- Advanced Excel skills: VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- A keen eye for detail, excellent communication, and critical thinking abilities.
- Independence: You take initiative and can work autonomously.
- Process-Oriented: You’re always looking for ways to improve processes.
- Collaboration: You’re a team player who contributes to vendor partnerships and project success.
- Adaptability: You thrive in a fast-paced environment, constantly evolving with the latest digital advertising trends.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Performs sedentary work in an office environment with limited lifting (less than 10 pounds) or walking required. Close visual acuity required to perform work at computer terminal. No exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Requires repetitive typing motion, talking, hearing, grasping and feeling.
Disclaimer
The job description outlines the general nature and scope of work employees perform in this role. It's not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. The company reserves the right to modify, revise, or update the job description to meet business needs.
If you are a current Extra Space employee, please apply through Jobs Hub in Workday.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Applications Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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Target retained search firms first
Retained executive search firms, not contingency recruiters, are far more likely to sponsor visas. They operate on longer engagements, justify the investment in sponsorship costs, and treat senior consultants as long-term assets rather than variable headcount.
Position your degree field carefully
H-1B approval for executive search hinges on demonstrating the role requires a specific degree, not just any bachelor's. Frame your background in industrial-organizational psychology, HR management, or organizational behavior to strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
Leverage your bilingual or regional network
Executive search firms with practices in APAC, EMEA, or Latin America actively recruit foreign nationals for language skills and regional expertise. A cross-border network is a genuine business justification that makes sponsorship easier for the employer to defend.
Understand the LCA prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your salary meets the prevailing wage for your metro area. Understanding the wage tier for your location helps you negotiate from an informed position without triggering a compliance problem for the firm.
Australian nationals should ask about the E-3
The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and has no lottery, no annual cap backlog, and allows two-year renewable terms. For executive search roles, the consular process typically takes two to six weeks, far faster than H-1B cap timelines.
Time your job search around H-1B cap season
H-1B cap registrations open in March each year for an October 1 start date. If you're targeting cap-subject employers, begin your job search in January or February so you have an offer in place before the registration window closes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does executive search qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, but the petition needs to be structured carefully. USCIS requires the role to demand a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. Firms typically support the petition with a job description emphasizing competencies tied to organizational psychology, HR strategy, or business administration. Generalist language like 'bachelor's preferred' weakens the case significantly, so the offer letter and LCA should specify the required field explicitly.
Which visa types do executive search firms most commonly sponsor?
H-1B visa is the most common path for non-Australian nationals. Australian citizens are increasingly using the E-3 visa, which skips the lottery entirely and can be processed at a U.S. consulate in two to six weeks. A small number of firms also sponsor O-1A visas for candidates with documented industry recognition, such as major placements, published research on talent markets, or board-level advisory roles.
How can I find executive search firms that sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find executive search roles at firms that have an active history of visa sponsorship. Searching broadly and cold-applying to firms with no sponsorship track record is inefficient at the senior level. Firms that regularly sponsor tend to have in-house immigration counsel or established relationships with outside firms, which signals they treat sponsorship as a standard HR process rather than a one-off exception.
Do I need an MBA to get H-1B sponsorship in executive search?
An MBA is not required, but it strengthens the specialty occupation argument considerably. USCIS scrutinizes executive search petitions more than technical roles because the degree requirement isn't industry-standard across all firms. A bachelor's in HR, psychology, or business from an accredited university is generally sufficient, provided the job description is written to require that specific field. Three years of equivalent professional experience can substitute for one year of formal education if your degree field doesn't align cleanly.
What happens to my visa status if I change firms mid-sponsorship?
If you're on an H-1B, you can port to a new employer once the new firm files an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, you don't need to restart from the lottery if you've already been counted. AC21 portability applies after your I-140 has been approved for 180 days. On an E-3, you need a new LCA and visa stamp from the new employer before you can begin work, which typically means a consular appointment in Australia.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Executive Search 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.