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Senior Employee Relations Specialist - 6 Month FTC
Medtronic INC · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Medtronic INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles8 certified filings for “Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist” (Regulatory Affairs Specialists) in CA: $97k–$113k, median $106k. Most were filed at wage level III (71%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Medtronic INC
The US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life At our Employee and Labour Relations Centre of Expertise, within the Human Resources Function of Medtronic, we are a trusted partner who provides Employee Relations and Labour Relations Expertise, Guidance and Resources utilizing a balanced approach contributing to a positive work environment. We engage the organization to proactively apply data driven decisions and minimize risk and costs. We are committed to building skill sets and organizational effectiveness while delivering innovative solutions. The Senior Employee Relations Specialist is directly involved in providing expert judgment and advice to supervisors, managers, employees, and HR colleagues regarding a broad range of employee relations matters with the aim of ensuring a positive employee experience and adherence to company policies. • As an ER team member, you will have responsibility for Employee and Labour Relations activities in a unionized environment, consisting of 3000+ employees • Contribute to the development of the Human Resource function by designing, implementing, and developing an ER strategy that is aligned with business needs • Responsible for influencing and providing timely expert advice to managers around the application and interpretation of a wide spectrum of issues including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, diversity and bullying and harassment. You will provide effective management of cases, engaging key stakeholders and developing solutions with expert advice • Develop policies, trainings, and communications and provide recommendations for proactive policy revision and/or improving employee relations management in the formal discipline or termination of employees • Lead the preparation for any WRC/legal matters that may arise • Support the execution & implementation of ER programs and initiatives and keep up to date with current ER legislation and developments and ensure same are updated in the company’s HR policies • Participate in responding effectively to employee relations queries in a timely manner and ensure the company is legally protected in all employee related matters, while considering the employee experience and balancing appropriate risk • Counsel and provide assistance to employees and all levels of management in employee or management issues guided by the company's employee relations policies and employment legislation • Conduct complex workplace investigations and disciplinary processes in a systematic, thorough, and impartial fashion. You will strive to resolve issues in a timely and effective fashion • Own and drive individual projects and activities focused on reducing ER issues whilst developing a culture of manager self-sufficiency • Analyse employee relations data and identify trends and recommend solutions to improve process, culture and performance. Arising out of data from our dedicated Case Management System (ServiceNow) you will design and implement pro-active employee relations strategies to reduce ER cases • Main point of contact for Union engagement and industrial relations matters and will ensure that a cooperative working relationship is maintained with the union Key Skills & Experience • Level 8 Degree level in HR / Legal or related discipline • 4+ years relevant industry HR experience of providing exp