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Associate Director, Human Resources
Harvard University · 🇺🇸 Cambridge, MA, US
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 roles10 certified filings for “Research Associate” (Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary) in MA: $74k–$101k, median $91k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% 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
Reporting through Harvard Human Resource Consulting this role serves as the primary HR consultant for Harvard Human Resources and another CADM client area. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: • Consult with clients on employee relations, recruitment, compensation, learning and development strategies, diversity initiatives, and enhancements to the work environment • Provide expert advice and coaching to managers and employees • Collaborate with managers, faculty, staff, and bargaining unit representatives to understand business needs and strategically address workplace issues • Partner with leadership on organizational transformations, defining HR goals and associated change management and communications efforts • Lead change processes to create a culture of productivity and engagement • Create and deliver effective human resources programs, learning and development opportunities, initiatives, and offerings to a wide range of audiences • Seek efficiencies and recommend improvements in processes and systems • Provide specialized research, data analytics, and reporting to inform decision-making • Function as subject matter expert or project lead • May collaborate with a centralized HR function to provide service • Ensure compliance with University Human Resources policies, procedures, and requirements and applicable legal regulations • Actively diagnose, develop and lead organizational development strategies and drive them to results. • Support managers in forecasting and planning their talent pipeline requirements in line with their department strategy. • Implement effective performance management to create and sustain a high performance workforce. • Acts as a Resource Coordinator for Title IX issues and a Local Resource Coordinator for Non-Discrimination and Bullying issues, which includes staying updated on all factors of the laws and Harvard’s procedures. • Maintain current knowledge of progressive HR practices and key trends • Effectively implement the delivery of HR programs initiated by HHR • Understand all HR Services being developed and broker those services as appropriate • Participates in all team meetings and other projects as assigned Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required • Minimum of 8 years’ relevant HR experience Additional Qualifications and Skills: • Master’s degree in relevant field • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS applications and analytics • Advanced knowledge of employment law and HR policies and practices; financial/business acumen • Demonstrated experience with the administration of bargaining unit policies and procedures Working Conditions: • This role has an expectation of presence on campus 1-2 days a week. Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education Key Competencies: • Solid business acumen; understands the business that they are working within • Ability to initiate strategies that serve the long-term need of the organization; think strategically/”big picture” • Knowledge of the organization/institution (Harvard) as well as local units • Ability to engage, inspire and influence people • Effective team player • Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills • Ability to develop clear, actionable steps in support of an overall business strategy • Ability to develop and deliver relevant, effective training programs to targeted audiences • Significant knowledge of HR policies and process (ex. Workforce planning and talent management) Work Format Details This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the d