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HRIS Specialist roles are sponsored under the H-1B visa, which requires a bachelor's degree in human resources, information systems, or a related field. Employers file an LCA and I-129 petition on your behalf, and most sponsorships come from mid-to-large companies with established HR technology stacks. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Columbia Bank is a full-service consumer and commercial bank serving individuals, businesses, and communities across New Jersey, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Through our banking, title, insurance, and wealth management businesses, we provide a broad range of financial solutions tailored to our customers’ needs. We are also committed to strengthening the communities we serve through employee volunteerism, community partnerships, and the Columbia Bank Foundation.
Why This Role Matters
As an HRIS Analyst, you'll play a key role in ensuring our HR systems, data, and reporting solutions are reliable, efficient, and impactful. You'll help optimize HR technology, maintain data integrity, and deliver meaningful workforce insights that support both day-to-day operations and strategic decision-making. Working closely with HR colleagues and stakeholders across the organization, you’ll lead system enhancements, support upgrades and implementations, and provide training and troubleshooting. Your work will directly contribute to better employee experience, stronger business outcomes, and a more data-driven HR function.
Division/Department Overview
At Columbia Bank, our Human Resources team is on an exciting journey of transformation, evolving from a traditional support function into a strategic, data-driven partner that helps shape the employee experience and drive business success. Through strong collaboration across the organization, our team leads initiatives in Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, HR Operations, and Compensation to attract, develop, and retain top talent. Together, we're building a high-performing, future-ready workforce while creating an exceptional experience for employees at every stage of their journey.
In this role, you'll optimize ADP Workforce Now, strengthen HR data and reporting, and turn workforce information into actional insights that support business decisions.
- Administer and optimize ADP Workforce Now and connected HR systems, including configuration, upgrades, integrations, and user support.
- Develop reports, dashboards, and workforce analyses that provide valuable insights into workforce trends and key HR metrics.
- Partner with HR, IT, and vendors to support integrations and implement system improvements.
- Maintain accurate, secure HR data and support audit, compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, streamline workflows, and strengthen data governance practices.
- Investigate and resolve system, data, and reporting issues, documenting solutions and communication outcomes to users.
- Stay current on HR Technology and analytics practices and serve as the subject matter expert for HR systems and data.
- Support HR technology implementations, data audits, and cross-functional initiatives as business needs evolve.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 3+ years of HR operations experience, including at least 2 years of supporting HRIS (ADP or other ATS) administration, HR reporting, or workforce analytics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret workforce data, identify trends, and translate findings and system issues into practical recommendations.
- Clear communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across HR, IT, vendors, and business teams.
- Ability to prioritize competing needs, work independently, and deliver accurate results in a fast-paced environment.
- Actively foster and model Columbia Bank’s culture by promoting collaboration, accountability, and a high-performance, client-centric mindset.
Technology Qualifications
- Hands-on experience administering or configuring an HRIS; ADP Workforce Now experience is strongly preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, data validation, and data analysis.
- Experience troubleshooting HR system and data issues, documenting solutions, and supporting users at varying levels of technical proficiency.
- Exposure to or willingness to learn emerging workplace technologies is highly desired.
What Will Help You Stand Out
- Experience with SQL or other query tools and data visualization platforms such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Experience with process automation, APIs, HR system integrations, or digital transformation initiatives.
- Knowledge of HR data governance, audit controls, privacy, security, and records-retention requirements.
- HR certification, such as PHR or SHRM-CP, or desire towards obtaining one.
The hours that you will dedicate to work
This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule; 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home based on business need.
How We Take Care of You
Build a stronger future for yourself, your family and the communities we serve. At Columbia Bank, meaningful work comes together with a collaborative and rewarding culture, opportunities to learn and grow, and a total rewards package designed to support your health, financial security and overall wellbeing. Benefits include healthcare choice, retirement savings with company support, employee ownership, wellness resources, education and student loan programs, paid time off and financial protection. Join a company where your contribution is valued, your growth is supported and your career can make a meaningful impact.
Columbia Bank and its affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
INTRODUCTION
Columbia Bank is a full-service consumer and commercial bank serving individuals, businesses, and communities across New Jersey, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Through our banking, title, insurance, and wealth management businesses, we provide a broad range of financial solutions tailored to our customers’ needs. We are also committed to strengthening the communities we serve through employee volunteerism, community partnerships, and the Columbia Bank Foundation.
Why This Role Matters
As an HRIS Analyst, you'll play a key role in ensuring our HR systems, data, and reporting solutions are reliable, efficient, and impactful. You'll help optimize HR technology, maintain data integrity, and deliver meaningful workforce insights that support both day-to-day operations and strategic decision-making. Working closely with HR colleagues and stakeholders across the organization, you’ll lead system enhancements, support upgrades and implementations, and provide training and troubleshooting. Your work will directly contribute to better employee experience, stronger business outcomes, and a more data-driven HR function.
Division/Department Overview
At Columbia Bank, our Human Resources team is on an exciting journey of transformation, evolving from a traditional support function into a strategic, data-driven partner that helps shape the employee experience and drive business success. Through strong collaboration across the organization, our team leads initiatives in Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, HR Operations, and Compensation to attract, develop, and retain top talent. Together, we're building a high-performing, future-ready workforce while creating an exceptional experience for employees at every stage of their journey.
In this role, you'll optimize ADP Workforce Now, strengthen HR data and reporting, and turn workforce information into actional insights that support business decisions.
- Administer and optimize ADP Workforce Now and connected HR systems, including configuration, upgrades, integrations, and user support.
- Develop reports, dashboards, and workforce analyses that provide valuable insights into workforce trends and key HR metrics.
- Partner with HR, IT, and vendors to support integrations and implement system improvements.
- Maintain accurate, secure HR data and support audit, compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, streamline workflows, and strengthen data governance practices.
- Investigate and resolve system, data, and reporting issues, documenting solutions and communication outcomes to users.
- Stay current on HR Technology and analytics practices and serve as the subject matter expert for HR systems and data.
- Support HR technology implementations, data audits, and cross-functional initiatives as business needs evolve.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 3+ years of HR operations experience, including at least 2 years of supporting HRIS (ADP or other ATS) administration, HR reporting, or workforce analytics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret workforce data, identify trends, and translate findings and system issues into practical recommendations.
- Clear communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across HR, IT, vendors, and business teams.
- Ability to prioritize competing needs, work independently, and deliver accurate results in a fast-paced environment.
- Actively foster and model Columbia Bank’s culture by promoting collaboration, accountability, and a high-performance, client-centric mindset.
Technology Qualifications
- Hands-on experience administering or configuring an HRIS; ADP Workforce Now experience is strongly preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, data validation, and data analysis.
- Experience troubleshooting HR system and data issues, documenting solutions, and supporting users at varying levels of technical proficiency.
- Exposure to or willingness to learn emerging workplace technologies is highly desired.
What Will Help You Stand Out
- Experience with SQL or other query tools and data visualization platforms such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Experience with process automation, APIs, HR system integrations, or digital transformation initiatives.
- Knowledge of HR data governance, audit controls, privacy, security, and records-retention requirements.
- HR certification, such as PHR or SHRM-CP, or desire towards obtaining one.
The hours that you will dedicate to work
This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule; 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home based on business need.
How We Take Care of You
Build a stronger future for yourself, your family and the communities we serve. At Columbia Bank, meaningful work comes together with a collaborative and rewarding culture, opportunities to learn and grow, and a total rewards package designed to support your health, financial security and overall wellbeing. Benefits include healthcare choice, retirement savings with company support, employee ownership, wellness resources, education and student loan programs, paid time off and financial protection. Join a company where your contribution is valued, your growth is supported and your career can make a meaningful impact.
Columbia Bank and its affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Hris Specialist
Target companies with enterprise HR platforms
Organizations running Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM are more likely to sponsor because HRIS roles require system-specific expertise that justifies the effort and cost of filing an H-1B petition on your behalf.
Frame your degree as a direct match
USCIS scrutinizes HRIS roles for specialty occupation eligibility. A degree in information systems, HR management, or computer science strengthens your case far more than a general business degree paired with system experience alone.
Highlight certifications alongside your credentials
Workday Pro, SAP certifications, or SHRM credentials signal specialized expertise. They do not replace a qualifying degree for H-1B purposes, but they differentiate you in employer evaluations and reinforce the specialty occupation argument.
Apply to companies already filing H-1B petitions
Department of Labor LCA disclosure data shows which employers have sponsored HRIS roles before. Prioritizing those companies dramatically increases your chances, since they have established immigration counsel and internal processes already in place.
Understand the LCA before your offer letter arrives
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your prevailing wage before submitting the H-1B petition. Knowing this timeline helps you negotiate start dates and set realistic expectations with hiring managers during the offer stage.
Browse HRIS roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings to show roles where employers are open to visa sponsorship. Searching there saves time by connecting you directly with companies actively willing to support H-1B candidates in HRIS and HR technology positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an HRIS Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, but it depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. HRIS roles tied to configuring and administering complex platforms like Workday or SAP typically qualify, while generalist HR coordinator roles with system responsibilities may face more scrutiny.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my H-1B as an HRIS Specialist?
A bachelor's degree in human resources information systems, management information systems, computer science, or HR management is the strongest fit. A general business degree is harder to defend because USCIS looks for a direct connection between the field of study and the job duties. Some employers supplement a broader degree with evidence of equivalent experience to support the petition.
How can I find HRIS Specialist jobs where employers are open to H-1B sponsorship?
Most job postings do not explicitly state H-1B visa willingness, so filtering by sponsorship openness saves significant time. Migrate Mate curates listings from employers who have indicated they are open to sponsoring work visas, making it a practical starting point for HRIS candidates on H-1B visa or OPT who need sponsored roles.
Are HRIS Specialist H-1B petitions commonly approved?
Approval rates are solid when the job description clearly ties the duties to a specialized degree field. Petitions that describe the role broadly, without emphasizing the technical depth of HRIS configuration, data integrity, or system integration work, face higher rates of Requests for Evidence. Working with an employer that has experienced immigration counsel materially improves outcomes.
Can I switch employers while on an H-1B as an HRIS Specialist?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B is valid and you have not accrued unlawful status. The new employer files a fresh I-129 petition, and your HRIS role and degree qualifications are evaluated again.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Hris Specialist 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.