Human Resources Payroll Specialist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Human Resources Payroll Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in HR, accounting, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before sponsoring, and roles at mid-size to large firms with dedicated HR functions are the most active sponsors.
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Position Title: Payroll Specialist/ HR Coordinator
Department: Human Resources
Location: Greeley, CO Value Added Plant
Salary Class: Salary Non-Exempt
JBS is seeking a salary non-exempt Payroll Specialist/ Hr Coordinator. Position starts at $23.50 per hour.
Benefits Include:
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Better Futures Program
- Career development opportunities
Principle Responsibilities:
- Become trained in Kronos and complete all workforce transactions in Kronos to ensure that employees are paid properly.
- Timekeeping & time entry
- Understanding of Kronos payroll codes & using them properly based on Payroll laws/policy
- Maintains and verifies payroll entries and changes with computer printout; checks for accuracy and reports any discrepancies to higher level personnel.
- Ability to run reports from Kronos, change schedules, and run reports from SAP
- Provides information to managers on payroll and time and attendance matters.
- Reconciles weekly deductions to reports.
- Reviews and validates timesheets and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
- Verifies and inputs back-pay adjustments, deductions, reimbursements and off cycles.
- Runs weekly/biweekly payroll.
- Manage all human resource and employee records in a confidential manner and adhere to all company standards as outlined in the JBS HR Audit.
- Administer the benefit presentation to new hires and answer any benefit questions
- Main source for communications on the company mobile app & internal postings
- Lead employee recognition initiatives including scheduling, set up, communication, & ordering items
- Maintain union bidding system by means of posting bid jobs & tracking moves
- Filing, answering phones and assisting employees
- Data entry
- Other duties assigned - cross-train in other areas of HR/Safety to help cover for absences/vacations as needed
Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Customer service and people skills
- Detailed oriented and high level of accuracy
- Proactive/Self-Starter
- Punctual/Dependable
- Flexibility
- Education: Minimum high school diploma or equivalency required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience: 3-5 years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility within Human Resources; 2-5 years’ experience with Kronos software; Familiarity with a union environment preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Work Environment:
The work environment may include cold and/or hot temperatures, fast-paced setting, and exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives. Can further include slippery floors and loud noises.
About JBS:
JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team member’s onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.
Our Mission
To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our Core Values
Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background check for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Payroll Specialist/ HR Coordinator
Department: Human Resources
Location: Greeley, CO Value Added Plant
Salary Class: Salary Non-Exempt
JBS is seeking a salary non-exempt Payroll Specialist/ Hr Coordinator. Position starts at $23.50 per hour.
Benefits Include:
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Better Futures Program
- Career development opportunities
Principle Responsibilities:
- Become trained in Kronos and complete all workforce transactions in Kronos to ensure that employees are paid properly.
- Timekeeping & time entry
- Understanding of Kronos payroll codes & using them properly based on Payroll laws/policy
- Maintains and verifies payroll entries and changes with computer printout; checks for accuracy and reports any discrepancies to higher level personnel.
- Ability to run reports from Kronos, change schedules, and run reports from SAP
- Provides information to managers on payroll and time and attendance matters.
- Reconciles weekly deductions to reports.
- Reviews and validates timesheets and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
- Verifies and inputs back-pay adjustments, deductions, reimbursements and off cycles.
- Runs weekly/biweekly payroll.
- Manage all human resource and employee records in a confidential manner and adhere to all company standards as outlined in the JBS HR Audit.
- Administer the benefit presentation to new hires and answer any benefit questions
- Main source for communications on the company mobile app & internal postings
- Lead employee recognition initiatives including scheduling, set up, communication, & ordering items
- Maintain union bidding system by means of posting bid jobs & tracking moves
- Filing, answering phones and assisting employees
- Data entry
- Other duties assigned - cross-train in other areas of HR/Safety to help cover for absences/vacations as needed
Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Customer service and people skills
- Detailed oriented and high level of accuracy
- Proactive/Self-Starter
- Punctual/Dependable
- Flexibility
- Education: Minimum high school diploma or equivalency required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience: 3-5 years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility within Human Resources; 2-5 years’ experience with Kronos software; Familiarity with a union environment preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Work Environment:
The work environment may include cold and/or hot temperatures, fast-paced setting, and exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives. Can further include slippery floors and loud noises.
About JBS:
JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team member’s onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.
Our Mission
To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our Core Values
Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background check for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Human Resources Payroll Specialist
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
H-1B eligibility hinges on a direct link between your degree field and payroll HR work. A degree in human resources, accounting, business administration, or information systems all support the specialty occupation argument. Avoid listing a general business degree without specifying the HR or payroll concentration.
Target employers with HRIS and payroll complexity
Companies running multi-state payroll, union agreements, or international compensation structures need specialist-level HR payroll staff and are more likely to sponsor. Prioritize employers with 500-plus employees or companies undergoing a merger, where payroll compliance demands exceed what a generalist HR team can handle.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed LCA filing history for HR and payroll roles. This filters out companies that say they sponsor in job postings but have no DOL filing record, saving you from pursuing dead ends in a field where sponsorship commitments vary widely.
Get your payroll certifications before applying
Credentials like the Fundamental Payroll Certification or Certified Payroll Professional signal role-specific expertise that strengthens both your candidacy and the specialty occupation case USCIS reviews. Employers filing an H-1B petition benefit when your credentials align tightly with the job duties listed on the LCA.
Understand the LCA prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role before USCIS approves sponsorship. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for HR payroll specialists in your target city so you enter salary discussions knowing the floor the employer is legally required to meet.
Clarify PERM timing if pursuing a green card
Some employers sponsor HR payroll specialists for permanent residence through PERM labor certification after the H-1B is approved. Ask during the offer stage whether the company has PERM experience for this role type, since the process requires a formal recruitment record and DOL approval before an I-140 petition can be filed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Human Resources Payroll Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as human resources, accounting, business administration, or information systems. USCIS scrutinizes HR roles more closely than engineering or IT positions, so the job description must emphasize tasks that genuinely require that specific degree, such as payroll system configuration, multi-state tax compliance, or benefits administration analysis, rather than general administrative duties.
Which visa types are realistic for a payroll HR specialist seeking U.S. sponsorship?
H-1B is the primary path for most nationalities. Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa, which has a 10,500-annual cap that has never been exhausted and requires no lottery. Chilean and Singaporean nationals may qualify for the H-1B1 visa. TN visa is not available for HR payroll specialist roles, as the USMCA profession list does not include this occupation. All three specialty occupation visas require the employer to file a Labor Condition Application with DOL first.
What degree does an employer typically require to sponsor a payroll specialist for H-1B?
Most sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in human resources, accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field. Some employers accept an associate degree plus substantial payroll-specific work experience, but this makes the H-1B specialty occupation argument harder to sustain. Payroll certifications such as the Certified Payroll Professional or Fundamental Payroll Certification strengthen your profile but do not substitute for the degree requirement under USCIS rules.
How do I find HR payroll specialist jobs where employers are open to visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for HR and payroll roles, so you can focus your search on companies that have already committed to sponsoring this type of position rather than relying on vague job posting language about sponsorship eligibility.
Does payroll software experience affect my sponsorship prospects?
Proficiency with enterprise payroll platforms like Workday, ADP Workforce Now, or SAP HCM strengthens both your candidacy and the specialty occupation argument. Employers filing an H-1B for a payroll specialist role can support the petition more credibly when the job duties reference system-specific expertise requiring applied technical knowledge, which ties more naturally to a degree requirement than purely administrative payroll tasks do.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Human Resources Payroll 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.