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Assistant Director/HR Partner
Harvard University · 🇺🇸 Boston, MA, US (Remote) · Remote
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 123 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 73 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 Harvard University paid sponsored hires in similar roles6 certified filings for “Assistant Professor” (Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary) in MA: $77k–$104k, median $82k. Most were filed at wage level I (100%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% 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 — Harvard University
The US Department of Labor certified 123 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 73 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Summary: The overarching mission of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (SPH) is to advance the public’s health through learning, discovery, and communication. To pursue this mission, the School produces knowledge through research, reproduces knowledge through higher education, and translates knowledge into evidence that can be communicated to the public, policymakers, and practitioners to advance the health of populations. The Office of Human Resources (HR) at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (SPH) is a proactive, strategic partner to the SPH community. We support the School’s mission and strategic priorities by attracting, developing, rewarding, and retaining exceptional talent in an inclusive, high-performing environment. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Assistant Director of Human Resources / HR Partner serves as a trusted advisor and thought partner to managers, faculty, staff, and bargaining unit representatives. This role addresses a broad range of workplace and organizational issues, delivering strategic, high-impact HR solutions. The Assistant Director / HR Partner will facilitate problem-solving; maintain the highest levels of discretion, confidentiality, and customer service; and provide integrated HR guidance that reflects a strong understanding of the School’s operations, culture, and evolving needs. Responsibilities include: • Provide expert guidance, consulting, and problem resolution on a full spectrum of human resources issues. • Consult with and coach managers and employees on employee and labor relations, performance management, retention, staffing, and career development. • Interpret, communicate, and advise on HR policies, practices, and processes; contribute to their continuous improvement and development. • Partner with managers to identify organizational issues and recommend enhancements to organizational design, development, and training needs; collaborate with the Center for Workforce Development and the Harvard Longwood Campus (HLC) Employee Development and Wellness teams as appropriate. • Collaborate with the HLC Compensation team on all compensation-related matters, including job reviews, salary and bonus recommendations, and equity reviews. • Support and lead aspects of change management efforts to foster a productive, engaged, and inclusive culture. • In partnership with the Talent Acquisition team, ensure the successful recruitment of top talent • Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve HR service delivery, and drive HR initiatives with a focus on effectiveness and efficiency and to leveraging across the HLC. • Facilitate, review, and approve HR and payroll transactions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. • Serve as a subject matter expert and/or project lead on designated HR projects and initiatives. • Ensure compliance with University Human Resources policies, procedures, and requirements, as well as applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. • Perform other related duties as required Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required • Minimum of 7 years’ relevant HR experience • Experience with employee relations issues Additional Qualifications and Skills: • Bachelors (or advanced) degree. SHRM Certification. • Advanced knowledge of employment law, HR policies and practices and some financial/business acumen. • Demonstrated experience with the administration of bargaining unit polices and procedures • Harvard experience or working in academia a plus • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word • Experience with HRIS applications and analytics •