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Training Manager jobs on OPT require employers to support your work authorization, whether through STEM OPT extension or standard 12-month authorization. These roles sit squarely in specialty occupation territory, making them a strong fit for F-1 students with degrees in education, organizational development, human resources, or instructional design.
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Communicate with or to individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g., customers, suppliers, associates). Implement the business plan for area of responsibility by communicating goals and managing staffing and scheduling, assigning duties, and coordinating workloads, and ensuring associates complete required training in order to achieve facility goals. Manage daily administrative functions of the HR office (e.g., benefits, hiring/transfers, terminations, payroll) by executing and refining recruiting and staffing initiatives and researching and addressing employment-related concerns for applicants, associates, and managers. Ensure compliance with company HR policies by reviewing and managing the accuracy, confidentiality, and maintenance of HR documents, assisting in the implementation of and ensuring compliance with HR systems applications, and researching to gather data for HR-related issues. Maintain quality and safety standards in area of responsibility by ensuring associates are trained on Logistics and company policies, standards, and procedures, and monitoring compliance, distributing and maintaining procedures and supporting documentation. Identify associate, customer, and/or supplier concerns by listening, consulting with others when needed to determine corrective action to take or make recommendations in order to resolve. Supervise and develop associates and leaders in area of responsibility by assigning duties and coordinating workloads, monitoring performance, and providing feedback, teaching, supporting, and modeling Logistics and company policies and procedures, identifying training and development needs, and participating in the hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation of associates and leaders. Manage and coordinate training (e.g., new hire orientation, CBL modules, web-based training, virtual classroom) for Distribution and/or Transportation associates by helping to identify training and development needs for hourly associates, drivers, and/or management, monitoring the completion of training curricula, presenting and facilitating training courses, and monitoring the schedules, completion deadlines, and compliance for multiple training activities. Coordinate, complete, and oversee job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs, identifying and communicating goals and objectives, building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results, identifying and addressing improvement opportunities, and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning. Provide supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training, mentoring, assigning duties, providing recognition, and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and support company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans, utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy, and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices. Respect the individual: Builds high-performing teams, embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences, creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected through a culture of belonging, creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform. Respect the individual: Works collaboratively, builds strong and trusting relationships, communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence. Respect the individual: Attracts and retains the best talent, empowers and develops talent, and recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments. Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance, models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture, holds oneself and others accountable, supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us (e.g., creating a sense of belonging, eliminating waste, participating in local giving). Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent. Serve Our Customers and Members: Delivers results while putting the customer first, considers and adapts to how, where, and when customers shop, and applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans. Serve Our Customers and Members: Makes decisions based on data insights and analysis, balances short and long-term priorities, and considers our customers, fellow associates, shareholders, suppliers, business partners, and communities when making plans. Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn, takes calculated risks, demonstrates courage and resilience, and encourages learning from mistakes. Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements, adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills, and supports others through change.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $65,500.00 - $98,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
- Stock
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field and 1 year's supervisory experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field OR 2 years' Walmart Logistics management experience OR 2 years' supervisory experience, including 1 year's experience managing human resource processes OR 1 year's Walmart Stores, Inc. Human Resources experience.
Associates will be required to attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments (for example, Academy trainings, Open Door trainings, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
Human Resources, Microsoft Office, Supervising Associates, Training and Facilitation, Walmart Logistics Systems
Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Logistics
Human Resources - Professional HR (PHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification, Human Resources - Sr. Professional HR (SPHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification
Primary Location
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570-0577, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Position Summary
Communicate with or to individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g., customers, suppliers, associates). Implement the business plan for area of responsibility by communicating goals and managing staffing and scheduling, assigning duties, and coordinating workloads, and ensuring associates complete required training in order to achieve facility goals. Manage daily administrative functions of the HR office (e.g., benefits, hiring/transfers, terminations, payroll) by executing and refining recruiting and staffing initiatives and researching and addressing employment-related concerns for applicants, associates, and managers. Ensure compliance with company HR policies by reviewing and managing the accuracy, confidentiality, and maintenance of HR documents, assisting in the implementation of and ensuring compliance with HR systems applications, and researching to gather data for HR-related issues. Maintain quality and safety standards in area of responsibility by ensuring associates are trained on Logistics and company policies, standards, and procedures, and monitoring compliance, distributing and maintaining procedures and supporting documentation. Identify associate, customer, and/or supplier concerns by listening, consulting with others when needed to determine corrective action to take or make recommendations in order to resolve. Supervise and develop associates and leaders in area of responsibility by assigning duties and coordinating workloads, monitoring performance, and providing feedback, teaching, supporting, and modeling Logistics and company policies and procedures, identifying training and development needs, and participating in the hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation of associates and leaders. Manage and coordinate training (e.g., new hire orientation, CBL modules, web-based training, virtual classroom) for Distribution and/or Transportation associates by helping to identify training and development needs for hourly associates, drivers, and/or management, monitoring the completion of training curricula, presenting and facilitating training courses, and monitoring the schedules, completion deadlines, and compliance for multiple training activities. Coordinate, complete, and oversee job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs, identifying and communicating goals and objectives, building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results, identifying and addressing improvement opportunities, and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning. Provide supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training, mentoring, assigning duties, providing recognition, and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and support company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans, utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy, and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices. Respect the individual: Builds high-performing teams, embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences, creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected through a culture of belonging, creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform. Respect the individual: Works collaboratively, builds strong and trusting relationships, communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence. Respect the individual: Attracts and retains the best talent, empowers and develops talent, and recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments. Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance, models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture, holds oneself and others accountable, supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us (e.g., creating a sense of belonging, eliminating waste, participating in local giving). Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent. Serve Our Customers and Members: Delivers results while putting the customer first, considers and adapts to how, where, and when customers shop, and applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans. Serve Our Customers and Members: Makes decisions based on data insights and analysis, balances short and long-term priorities, and considers our customers, fellow associates, shareholders, suppliers, business partners, and communities when making plans. Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn, takes calculated risks, demonstrates courage and resilience, and encourages learning from mistakes. Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements, adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills, and supports others through change.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $65,500.00 - $98,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
- Stock
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field and 1 year's supervisory experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field OR 2 years' Walmart Logistics management experience OR 2 years' supervisory experience, including 1 year's experience managing human resource processes OR 1 year's Walmart Stores, Inc. Human Resources experience.
Associates will be required to attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments (for example, Academy trainings, Open Door trainings, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
Human Resources, Microsoft Office, Supervising Associates, Training and Facilitation, Walmart Logistics Systems
Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Logistics
Human Resources - Professional HR (PHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification, Human Resources - Sr. Professional HR (SPHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification
Primary Location
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570-0577, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Training Manager
Frame your degree as a direct match
Training Manager roles typically require a degree in instructional design, human resources, or organizational development. When applying, explicitly connect your field of study to the role so hiring managers and DSOs can confirm specialty occupation eligibility without hesitation.
Target employers with established OPT processes
Large corporations, healthcare systems, and universities regularly hire Training Managers on OPT because they have HR infrastructure to handle work authorization. Smaller companies may have the budget but lack the process, which slows or kills offers.
Disclose your OPT timeline early
Training Manager hiring cycles often run six to eight weeks. If your OPT authorization expires within that window, tell the recruiter upfront. Waiting until an offer creates panic and rejections that transparency at the screening stage would have prevented.
Highlight STEM OPT eligibility if it applies
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, note your 24-month STEM OPT extension eligibility in your cover letter. This doubles your authorized work window and meaningfully reduces the employer's urgency around H-1B visa sponsorship timelines.
Quantify your training impact on your resume
Training Manager roles are outcome-driven. Employers want to see metrics: completion rates, performance improvements, or time-to-productivity gains. Quantified results signal professional maturity and make sponsorship conversations feel lower-risk to hiring decision-makers.
Address H-1B sponsorship in the interview, not after
Once an employer is genuinely interested, raise long-term sponsorship directly rather than waiting for the offer stage. Training Manager roles are H-1B-eligible specialty occupations, and framing it as a planning question rather than a demand keeps the conversation constructive.
Training Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Training Manager roles qualify as specialty occupations for OPT purposes?
Yes. Training Manager positions require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as instructional design, human resources, or organizational development, which meets the specialty occupation standard. This makes the role eligible for OPT work authorization and, eventually, H-1B sponsorship. Roles where any general degree is accepted regardless of field may not qualify, so confirm the job posting explicitly states a specific degree requirement.
Where can I find Training Manager jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters Training Manager roles by sponsorship willingness and work authorization compatibility. Searching the broader job market without that filter wastes time on postings that will screen you out the moment you mention OPT. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have sponsored international candidates before, which dramatically improves your odds of getting past the initial recruiter screen.
Can I work as a Training Manager on a STEM OPT extension?
Only if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field. Instructional design and information systems degrees are often STEM-eligible, but traditional HR or general business degrees typically are not. If your degree qualifies, the 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to three years total to work as a Training Manager while your employer pursues H-1B sponsorship. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before applying.
How do employers typically view Training Manager candidates on OPT?
Larger employers in healthcare, finance, and technology treat Training Manager hires on OPT as routine, particularly when the candidate has a relevant degree and quantifiable results. Smaller organizations often hesitate not because of cost but because they are unfamiliar with the process. Targeting companies with existing international employee populations significantly increases your acceptance rate, since their HR teams have already handled OPT onboarding.
What happens to my Training Manager job if my OPT expires before H-1B approval?
If your employer files an H-1B cap-subject petition by April 1 and you have at least 60 days of OPT remaining, you may receive a cap-gap extension that bridges your work authorization through September 30. This extension allows you to continue working as a Training Manager without interruption while USCIS processes the petition. Your DSO will issue an updated I-20 reflecting the cap-gap period, which serves as your work authorization document alongside your EAD.