Talent Director Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Talent Director roles qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa, requiring a bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational psychology, or a related field. Employers in this space file LCAs through DOL and sponsor H-1B, O-1 visa, and EB-2 green card pathways for senior-level candidates with demonstrated strategic hiring leadership.
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Talent Director
LOCATION
PA PITTSBURGH
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary
Our Talent Directors work in a team environment and have responsibility for negotiating and developing business with new and current clients. Talent Directors market our services via video, telephone and by conducting in-person meetings with hiring managers and decision-makers in accounting and finance departments. Additional responsibilities include: recruiting, interviewing and matching highly skilled finance and accounting professionals with clients’ projects, contract assignments and contract to full-time opportunities; managing ongoing engagements to deliver outstanding customer service to both clients and candidates; providing ongoing communication and career guidance to candidates; and participating in local trade association and networking events to increase Robert Half’s presence in the local business community.
Qualifications
- Accounting or Finance degree preferred.
- 5+ years' experience working in finance environment is preferred.
- Successful candidates will have excellent business development, recruiting, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to define and discuss project requirements with senior-level executives.
Top Reasons to Work for Robert Half:
- EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE INDUSTRY LEADER – For more than 75 years, our history of success and strong client relationships provide a level of stability few companies can match.
- PERFORMANCE = REWARD – We offer exceptional earning potential and a competitive benefits package, including a base salary and bonus pay (for talent professional positions), group health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental), flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance, paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks, and short/long term disability. Robert Half provides paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) our people receive varies based on their years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new hire earns up to 17 days of CTO per calendar year. Our people also receive up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year. We also offer the opportunity to contribute to our company 401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan (if eligible), with an employer match of 100% on the first 3% of your contributions for eligible employees. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com.
- UPWARD MOBILITY – With more than 300 locations worldwide, we provide excellent career advancement potential, both locally and beyond.
- TOOLS FOR SUCCESS – We provide world-class training, client relationship management tools and advanced technology to help you succeed.
- RESPECTED WORLDWIDE – Robert Half has appeared on FORTUNE magazine’s list of “Most Admired Companies” since 1998, as well as numerous “Best Places to Work” lists around the world.
- OUTSTANDING CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY – We believe in an “Ethics First” philosophy, which means we are committed to social responsibility, promoting inclusion in the workplace, and actively participating in communities where we live and work. Learn more by downloading Robert Half’s Corporate Responsibility Report at roberthalf.com/about-robert-half/corporate-responsibility.
Robert Half is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.
In your email please include the following:
- The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.
- The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.
For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
JOB LOCATION
PA PITTSBURGH
JOB REQUISITION
Talent Director
LOCATION
PA PITTSBURGH
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary
Our Talent Directors work in a team environment and have responsibility for negotiating and developing business with new and current clients. Talent Directors market our services via video, telephone and by conducting in-person meetings with hiring managers and decision-makers in accounting and finance departments. Additional responsibilities include: recruiting, interviewing and matching highly skilled finance and accounting professionals with clients’ projects, contract assignments and contract to full-time opportunities; managing ongoing engagements to deliver outstanding customer service to both clients and candidates; providing ongoing communication and career guidance to candidates; and participating in local trade association and networking events to increase Robert Half’s presence in the local business community.
Qualifications
- Accounting or Finance degree preferred.
- 5+ years' experience working in finance environment is preferred.
- Successful candidates will have excellent business development, recruiting, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to define and discuss project requirements with senior-level executives.
Top Reasons to Work for Robert Half:
- EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE INDUSTRY LEADER – For more than 75 years, our history of success and strong client relationships provide a level of stability few companies can match.
- PERFORMANCE = REWARD – We offer exceptional earning potential and a competitive benefits package, including a base salary and bonus pay (for talent professional positions), group health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental), flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance, paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks, and short/long term disability. Robert Half provides paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) our people receive varies based on their years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new hire earns up to 17 days of CTO per calendar year. Our people also receive up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year. We also offer the opportunity to contribute to our company 401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan (if eligible), with an employer match of 100% on the first 3% of your contributions for eligible employees. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com.
- UPWARD MOBILITY – With more than 300 locations worldwide, we provide excellent career advancement potential, both locally and beyond.
- TOOLS FOR SUCCESS – We provide world-class training, client relationship management tools and advanced technology to help you succeed.
- RESPECTED WORLDWIDE – Robert Half has appeared on FORTUNE magazine’s list of “Most Admired Companies” since 1998, as well as numerous “Best Places to Work” lists around the world.
- OUTSTANDING CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY – We believe in an “Ethics First” philosophy, which means we are committed to social responsibility, promoting inclusion in the workplace, and actively participating in communities where we live and work. Learn more by downloading Robert Half’s Corporate Responsibility Report at roberthalf.com/about-robert-half/corporate-responsibility.
Robert Half is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.
In your email please include the following:
- The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.
- The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.
For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
JOB LOCATION
PA PITTSBURGH
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Talent Director Jobs
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
USCIS requires that your degree field directly relates to talent strategy, not just general business. A degree in industrial-organizational psychology, HR management, or organizational behavior strengthens your specialty occupation argument significantly more than an unrelated bachelor's.
Target companies with existing HR LCA history
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who've already filed LCAs for Talent Director or similar HR leadership roles. Prior filings signal an established sponsorship process and reduce the risk of an employer treating your case as their first attempt.
Position O-1A as an alternative to H-1B
If you've led enterprise-wide hiring transformations, spoken at industry conferences, or built talent functions that received press coverage, O-1A can bypass the H-1B lottery entirely. Document those achievements before you start negotiating offers.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Talent Director roles often fall at wage Level III or IV in the OFLC Wage Search. If an employer's offer sits below the certified LCA wage for your metro area, DOL won't certify the application, and the sponsorship fails before it starts.
Push for PERM early in EB-2 green card negotiations
Many employers default to waiting until year two or three to begin PERM labor certification. For nationals from high-backlog countries, filing PERM earlier matters enormously because priority dates control how long permanent residence actually takes.
Clarify H-1B portability rules when changing employers
If you're already in H-1B status, you can start with a new employer once they file a new I-129 petition with USCIS. You don't need to wait for approval before your first day, which gives you real flexibility during executive-level recruitment processes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Talent Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, provided the employer documents that the position routinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as human resources, organizational psychology, or workforce planning. Generalist HR degrees can work, but USCIS scrutinizes Talent Director petitions more carefully when the degree field is loosely connected, so the job description needs to reflect specialized knowledge rather than broad management duties.
What visa options exist for Talent Directors who don't win the H-1B lottery?
O-1A is the strongest alternative if you've built a track record of published work, awards, conference keynotes, or HR leadership at a scale that sets you apart in the field. TN visa status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role fits a qualifying USMCA profession. Some senior candidates also pursue EB-1C if they're transferring within a multinational organization to a managerial or executive role.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Talent Director roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for HR leadership positions, so you can focus your search on companies that have already navigated the process for similar roles rather than approaching employers who've never sponsored before.
Can a Talent Director pursue an EB-2 National Interest Waiver without employer sponsorship?
It's possible but difficult to establish. NIW requires demonstrating that your work has substantial national merit and that the U.S. would benefit from your contributions without the standard PERM requirement. Talent Directors working on workforce development for critical industries or underserved communities have the clearest NIW arguments, while traditional corporate recruiting roles face a harder standard.
What degree does a Talent Director need to qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
USCIS expects a bachelor's degree or higher in human resources, industrial-organizational psychology, organizational behavior, business administration with an HR concentration, or a closely related field. Work experience can supplement a degree in some cases under a three-for-one equivalency rule, where three years of progressively specialized HR experience substitutes for one year of formal education, but the field of experience still needs to relate directly to the role.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Talent Director 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.