Hris Specialist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
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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The HRIS Operations Specialist supports the intake, allocation and resolution of HCM technology issues and change requests. Provides primary support of standard reporting, transactional loads, minor system/application investigation/issues, regulatory/compliance processes and data integrity audits. In collaboration with all HRIS Analysts, ensures issues and requests are assigned and resolved timely with a high degree of quality. Supports the testing of technical HCM business solutions. Ensures security and data integrity are maintained at all times. Partners with necessary internal and external stakeholders to support resolution of issues and changes, and mitigate risk. Acts when necessary to resolve issues. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages the intake, assignment and timely resolution of HRIS requests.
- Completes initial assessment and investigation of all system/operational issues and reassigns, when appropriate, in support of proper resolutions.
- Assesses, prioritizes and escalates requests as appropriate based on business needs.
- Provides direct support of HRIS requests related to standard reporting, transactional loads, field/value changes, regulatory/compliance processes and data integrity audits.
- Provides indirect support of system releases, fixes, and patches for all HCM Technology areas.
- Supports Testing of technical HCM business solutions.
- Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders such as IT, HR partners, ERP leads and Leadership to support the resolution of business requests.
- Ensures security, integrity and confidentiality of all patient, business and human resource data are maintained.
- Responds on a 24/7 on-call basis to address and support the resolution of application issues in a timely and professional manner.
Supervision Provided by this Position
There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.
Physical Demands
- Subject to call back at all times.
- Subject to standard office working conditions with intermittent exposure to noisy computer equipment.
- Required to sit for extended periods.
- Ability to understand complex verbal and written communications, and respond verbally or in writing as appropriate.
- Typical mediums of communication include face-to-face dialog, telephone, memos, and electronic mail.
- Ability to interpret equipment status indicators to determine appropriate operating condition.
- Indicators may include visual and/or auditory techniques or cues.
- Ability to read and understand on-line help, technical manuals and other documentation to determine correct action, safety precautions, and other conditions of proper hardware and software operation.
- Ability to work varying hours due to the accessibility of individuals or equipment involved in different projects, the need to minimize enterprise downtime or user interruption, or to recover from hardware or software failures.
- Will occasionally experience stressful working conditions due to tight project schedules and hardware or software problems.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move equipment up to 25 pounds without assistance.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move equipment up to 40 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to occasionally crouch, kneel, bend and/or crawl to access, inspect, connect, position or perform other operations on equipment.
- Some locations, such as user or equipment locations, may present very close quarters.
- Ability to occasionally use small hand tools and be able to manipulate small equipment components such as screws, nuts, or other fastening devices as usually found on computer equipment.
- Subject to regular periods of repetitive hand motion in the operation of computer terminals and other equipment.
- Ability to travel to any area of the organization, both local and remote as needed.
- Must provide own transportation.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
- 1-5 years of HR experience.
- Ability to learn and support the resolution of business requests.
- Ability to analyze and direct business requests in support of resolution.
- Ability to manage and prioritize competing priorities in a fast pace environment.
- Strong organizational skills.
- HCM application knowledge.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
- Meeting facilitation skills.
- Internal and external collaboration skills.
- Advanced Microsoft office suite skills.
Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.
INTRODUCTION
The HRIS Operations Specialist supports the intake, allocation and resolution of HCM technology issues and change requests. Provides primary support of standard reporting, transactional loads, minor system/application investigation/issues, regulatory/compliance processes and data integrity audits. In collaboration with all HRIS Analysts, ensures issues and requests are assigned and resolved timely with a high degree of quality. Supports the testing of technical HCM business solutions. Ensures security and data integrity are maintained at all times. Partners with necessary internal and external stakeholders to support resolution of issues and changes, and mitigate risk. Acts when necessary to resolve issues. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages the intake, assignment and timely resolution of HRIS requests.
- Completes initial assessment and investigation of all system/operational issues and reassigns, when appropriate, in support of proper resolutions.
- Assesses, prioritizes and escalates requests as appropriate based on business needs.
- Provides direct support of HRIS requests related to standard reporting, transactional loads, field/value changes, regulatory/compliance processes and data integrity audits.
- Provides indirect support of system releases, fixes, and patches for all HCM Technology areas.
- Supports Testing of technical HCM business solutions.
- Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders such as IT, HR partners, ERP leads and Leadership to support the resolution of business requests.
- Ensures security, integrity and confidentiality of all patient, business and human resource data are maintained.
- Responds on a 24/7 on-call basis to address and support the resolution of application issues in a timely and professional manner.
Supervision Provided by this Position
There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.
Physical Demands
- Subject to call back at all times.
- Subject to standard office working conditions with intermittent exposure to noisy computer equipment.
- Required to sit for extended periods.
- Ability to understand complex verbal and written communications, and respond verbally or in writing as appropriate.
- Typical mediums of communication include face-to-face dialog, telephone, memos, and electronic mail.
- Ability to interpret equipment status indicators to determine appropriate operating condition.
- Indicators may include visual and/or auditory techniques or cues.
- Ability to read and understand on-line help, technical manuals and other documentation to determine correct action, safety precautions, and other conditions of proper hardware and software operation.
- Ability to work varying hours due to the accessibility of individuals or equipment involved in different projects, the need to minimize enterprise downtime or user interruption, or to recover from hardware or software failures.
- Will occasionally experience stressful working conditions due to tight project schedules and hardware or software problems.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move equipment up to 25 pounds without assistance.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move equipment up to 40 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to occasionally crouch, kneel, bend and/or crawl to access, inspect, connect, position or perform other operations on equipment.
- Some locations, such as user or equipment locations, may present very close quarters.
- Ability to occasionally use small hand tools and be able to manipulate small equipment components such as screws, nuts, or other fastening devices as usually found on computer equipment.
- Subject to regular periods of repetitive hand motion in the operation of computer terminals and other equipment.
- Ability to travel to any area of the organization, both local and remote as needed.
- Must provide own transportation.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
- 1-5 years of HR experience.
- Ability to learn and support the resolution of business requests.
- Ability to analyze and direct business requests in support of resolution.
- Ability to manage and prioritize competing priorities in a fast pace environment.
- Strong organizational skills.
- HCM application knowledge.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
- Meeting facilitation skills.
- Internal and external collaboration skills.
- Advanced Microsoft office suite skills.
Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.
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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.