HR Business Partner - The Toro Company

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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.

The HR Manager at TTC, provides HR consulting and advice to individuals within The Toro Company’s technology team. Partners with leaders on talent initiatives including performance reviews, succession and talent planning, employee development, conflict management and change management.  Works with other HR partners to develop people-related strategies in alignment with enterprise strategic priorities with a focus on attracting, developing and retaining a high-performing and inclusive team.

What Will You Do? 

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for: ​

• Communicate and lead people processes for assigned teams in partnership with the leader(s).
• Provide advisory and consultative services to assigned business/functional leaders on HR-related issues.
• Oversee and/or facilitate employee relations investigations, including interviews, documentation and follow up, leading to appropriate outcomes.
• Leverage people data within global HCM (Workday) to provide actionable insights which will help to inform talent strategies and measure progress against goals.
• Demonstrate and foster a high-engagement culture through an intentional focus on employee listening, positive employee relations, talent development and retention.
• Serve as a role model and champion a culture of inclusion; support efforts and initiatives within assigned business/functional area.
• Assist with recruitment processes to identify talent that possesses key capabilities and leadership attributes needed for success. Utilize internal and external platforms to fill open positions as well as build the talent pipeline for the future.
• Support overall onboarding and onsite employee orientation to ensure a connected and engaging experience for new employees.

What Do You Need? 

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2-4 years of HR experience required
• Ability to be a change agent and influence teams to shift quickly as business needs evolve/change
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, coach and influence while gaining buy-in and driving results
• Knowledge of relevant human resources-related laws and regulations and the ability to conduct or assist with investigations, maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information
• Exceptional communication/ interpersonal skills, including strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Energetic, driven and enthusiastic, and able to cultivate a fast-paced, change-oriented workplace

Preferred Experience:

• HR Generalist or HR Business Partner experience
• HRIS experience preferred; Workday system is a plus

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 the office and work from home part-time, 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 ​$80,000 - $100,000. 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.