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Global Director roles on OPT are rare but real. Most require a graduate degree in business, international relations, or a related field, and employers typically need 60 days or more to process sponsorship paperwork. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, shapes your timeline significantly.
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The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and a healthy tenure, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.
Global Equity & Rewards Specialist
The Global Equity & Rewards Specialist supports the administration, analysis and continuous improvement of the company's global equity and other Total Rewards programs. The role has significant responsibility for equity administration while also supporting executive compensation, deferred compensation, relocation and other assigned rewards programs. The position partners with Total Rewards colleagues and cross-functional teams to ensure programs are administered accurately and effectively.
What Will You Do?
In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:
Equity Administration
- Administer global equity programs, including stock options, restricted stock units and performance-based awards.
- Support recurring equity activities across the award lifecycle, including grants, vesting, releases, terminations, reporting and participant communications.
- Maintain accurate equity records and support reconciliations, controls, reporting and compliance activities.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and the external equity administrator to research and resolve issues and support effective program delivery.
Executive Compensation & Rewards
- Support executive compensation activities, including data collection, analysis, market benchmarking, executive compensation surveys and recurring annual processes.
- Prepare analyses and supporting materials related to executive base pay, annual incentives, long-term incentives and other reward programs.
- Support the preparation and validation of information used in executive compensation disclosures, the annual proxy and Compensation Committee materials.
- Assist with executive compensation research, modeling and special analyses, with guidance on more complex matters.
- Develop increasing knowledge of executive compensation practices, governance and market trends.
Deferred Compensation
- Support the administration of deferred compensation programs, including participant data, elections, distributions, communications, reporting, reconciliations and vendor coordination.
Relocation / Mobility
- Support administration of relocation and mobility programs, including employee cases, vendor coordination, policy application, reporting and communications.
Total Rewards & Incentives
- Support selected Total Rewards programs and projects, including incentive-plan activities, program analysis, communications, data validation and process improvements.
- Partner across Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Finance, Legal, HRIS and other functions on Total Rewards initiatives.
What Do You Need?
To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Certification in equity administration preferred (e.g. CEP).
- Typically 4-6 years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, compensation, equity administration, finance or a related discipline, with experience supporting equity and/or executive compensation programs.
- Working knowledge of equity compensation and stock-plan administration.
- Exposure to executive compensation, incentive compensation, executive benchmarking or related Total Rewards programs preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work with complex compensation and financial data.
- Strong attention to detail, judgment and discretion when working with confidential executive and employee information.
- Ability to independently manage defined recurring processes while recognizing when escalation or additional guidance is appropriate.
- Strong project management, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience working with Finance, Legal, Payroll, HRIS and/or external vendors preferred.
- CEP, CCP or progress toward a relevant Total Rewards certification preferred.
Other Job-Related Components:
- Travel may include occasional trip conferences or TTC site visits.
What Can We Give You?
At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQ location a variety of perks, including:
- Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.
- Location – Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters!
- Food - Take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day.
- Wellness - The Toro Company’s HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.
- Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
- Summer Hours – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.
- Flexible Work Arrangements – This team is currently implementing a hybrid work schedule. The opportunity to collaborate in a hybrid way, with some time spent in office and some from home, has promoted team building and flexibility. #LI-Hybrid
- Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $105,000- $135,000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the dailypay app.
At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment experience for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a growing concern for job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. All legitimate job opportunities must be applied for directly through our official careers page at jobs.thetorocompany.com or via Workday, our applicant tracking system.
The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.
Who Are We?
The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and a healthy tenure, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.
Global Equity & Rewards Specialist
The Global Equity & Rewards Specialist supports the administration, analysis and continuous improvement of the company's global equity and other Total Rewards programs. The role has significant responsibility for equity administration while also supporting executive compensation, deferred compensation, relocation and other assigned rewards programs. The position partners with Total Rewards colleagues and cross-functional teams to ensure programs are administered accurately and effectively.
What Will You Do?
In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:
Equity Administration
- Administer global equity programs, including stock options, restricted stock units and performance-based awards.
- Support recurring equity activities across the award lifecycle, including grants, vesting, releases, terminations, reporting and participant communications.
- Maintain accurate equity records and support reconciliations, controls, reporting and compliance activities.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and the external equity administrator to research and resolve issues and support effective program delivery.
Executive Compensation & Rewards
- Support executive compensation activities, including data collection, analysis, market benchmarking, executive compensation surveys and recurring annual processes.
- Prepare analyses and supporting materials related to executive base pay, annual incentives, long-term incentives and other reward programs.
- Support the preparation and validation of information used in executive compensation disclosures, the annual proxy and Compensation Committee materials.
- Assist with executive compensation research, modeling and special analyses, with guidance on more complex matters.
- Develop increasing knowledge of executive compensation practices, governance and market trends.
Deferred Compensation
- Support the administration of deferred compensation programs, including participant data, elections, distributions, communications, reporting, reconciliations and vendor coordination.
Relocation / Mobility
- Support administration of relocation and mobility programs, including employee cases, vendor coordination, policy application, reporting and communications.
Total Rewards & Incentives
- Support selected Total Rewards programs and projects, including incentive-plan activities, program analysis, communications, data validation and process improvements.
- Partner across Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Finance, Legal, HRIS and other functions on Total Rewards initiatives.
What Do You Need?
To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Certification in equity administration preferred (e.g. CEP).
- Typically 4-6 years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, compensation, equity administration, finance or a related discipline, with experience supporting equity and/or executive compensation programs.
- Working knowledge of equity compensation and stock-plan administration.
- Exposure to executive compensation, incentive compensation, executive benchmarking or related Total Rewards programs preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work with complex compensation and financial data.
- Strong attention to detail, judgment and discretion when working with confidential executive and employee information.
- Ability to independently manage defined recurring processes while recognizing when escalation or additional guidance is appropriate.
- Strong project management, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience working with Finance, Legal, Payroll, HRIS and/or external vendors preferred.
- CEP, CCP or progress toward a relevant Total Rewards certification preferred.
Other Job-Related Components:
- Travel may include occasional trip conferences or TTC site visits.
What Can We Give You?
At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQ location a variety of perks, including:
- Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.
- Location – Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters!
- Food - Take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day.
- Wellness - The Toro Company’s HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.
- Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
- Summer Hours – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.
- Flexible Work Arrangements – This team is currently implementing a hybrid work schedule. The opportunity to collaborate in a hybrid way, with some time spent in office and some from home, has promoted team building and flexibility. #LI-Hybrid
- Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $105,000- $135,000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the dailypay app.
At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment experience for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a growing concern for job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. All legitimate job opportunities must be applied for directly through our official careers page at jobs.thetorocompany.com or via Workday, our applicant tracking system.
The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Global Director
Target multinational companies with established HR infrastructure
Large multinationals with dedicated immigration teams are far more likely to sponsor OPT and future H-1B visa transfers than startups. Companies with global operations already understand cross-border employment logistics, making the conversation easier.
Lead with your international experience, not your visa status
Global Director candidates are evaluated on their cross-border leadership track record. Frame your international background, multilingual skills, and global market expertise upfront. Sponsorship becomes a simpler ask once they see the strategic value you bring.
Apply early to account for OPT authorization timelines
USCIS recommends applying for OPT at least 90 days before your program end date. Global Director hiring cycles run long. Starting your search early ensures your work authorization aligns with an offer timeline, not against it.
Use your STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
A 24-month STEM OPT extension gives employers three full years before an H-1B decision is required. For senior roles with long onboarding cycles, that runway meaningfully reduces sponsorship urgency and makes you a lower-risk hire.
Prepare a clear sponsorship briefing for hiring managers
Many hiring managers at the director level have never directly managed a sponsored hire. A one-page summary explaining OPT authorization, the H-1B path, and your specific timeline removes ambiguity and positions you as a prepared, professional candidate.
Focus on organizations with active international expansion plans
Companies entering new markets actively need global leadership and are more incentivized to sponsor the right candidate. Research firms with recent international growth announcements and position yourself as directly aligned with their expansion priorities.
Global Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Global Director on F-1 OPT?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes full-time employment in roles directly related to your field of study. Global Director positions typically require a graduate degree in business, international relations, or management, so alignment is usually straightforward. Confirm your EAD is active and that the role connects to your academic field before accepting an offer.
How do I find Global Director jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT-eligible candidates, so you can browse Global Director openings without sifting through roles that won't consider visa sponsorship. Search by role type and filter for OPT sponsorship to surface companies that have already committed to hiring international candidates at the director level.
Does a Global Director role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your qualifying degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as management information systems, computer science, or quantitative finance, and the role relates to that field, you may qualify for the 24-month extension. Your Designated School Official can confirm eligibility based on your specific degree and role description.
What happens to my OPT if my Global Director role ends before my EAD expires?
F-1 OPT students have a 60-day grace period after employment ends to find a new position, transfer to a new visa status, or depart the U.S. For a senior role like Global Director, it is worth having a clear plan before any transition. Notify your DSO immediately when employment ends to ensure your status is properly maintained.
Will employers see a Global Director on OPT as a liability?
Some will, particularly smaller organizations without immigration experience. The most effective approach is to address sponsorship directly and early, rather than waiting for it to surface as a concern. Highlighting your STEM extension eligibility, explaining the OPT-to-H-1B pathway, and demonstrating rare global leadership skills shifts the conversation from risk to value.