Workday HR Analyst IV - The Toro Company

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. 

As the ​Workday HR Analyst IV​, you will be responsible for overall HR systems performance and maintenance, including system administration, configuration, data integrity, and information security. Serves as the principal Workday expert, leading large-scale initiatives and influencing cross-functional decisions to drive innovation, scalability, and operational excellence across HR systems.

What Will You Do?

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

• Serve as principal expert and own end-to-end system design and configuration for assigned Workday areas.

• Lead enterprise HRIS programs, including large-scale implementations, system transformations and acquisition-related activities.

• Oversee enterprise processes such as performance cycles and talent reviews.

• Influence Workday strategy by advising leaders on system capabilities, trade-offs, and roadmap priorities.

• Own and govern Workday security, including role design, user access, and permission assignments; ensure appropriate access controls are in place to maintain data integrity, comply with security and privacy requirements, and support business operations. Establish and enforce data governance, compliance, and audit frameworks.

• Define system design standards, architecture, and frameworks. Maintain and govern Workday foundational data structures, including supervisory organizations, cost centers, job profiles, locations, and custom organizations.

• Serve as lead and liaison between HR, IT, and external vendors. Oversee integration strategy and system performance, guide resolution of complex issues.

• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to HRIS team members while supporting complex, escalated system issues and enterprise initiatives.

What Do You Need?

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

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, IT, or related field.

• 7+ years of HRIS experience (Workday preferred).

• Expert-level knowledge of HR systems architecture, configuration, and integrations.

• Proven ability to lead large-scale HRIS initiatives and system transformations.

• Deep understanding of data governance, security, and compliance practices.

• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation.

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 ​$104,000 - $129,000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. 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.