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 an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.

The specialist II, learning and development position is a critical member of the learning and development team. This tech savvy individual focuses on coordination and deployment of learning data analysis, design programs and learning management system (LMS) management aligned with The Toro Company’s business objectives.

What Will You Do?  

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

• Project manages new and existing learning programs and projects (e.g., high-potential leadership programs, TTC Talks, online learning resources, new hire orientation, etc.) to include project planning, marketing and communications development, administration, liaison with vendors, and employee support

• Manage ongoing system and process improvements, research and resolve LMS functionality issues as needed; manage key interfaces between external vendors and LMS.

• Develop high-quality instructional design and training solutions, including e-learning, virtual and instructor led courses for delivery on a global scale aligned with business metrics and business objectives

• Partners with the learning team, business and functional partners, and HRIS team to understand business needs related to training structure and delivery to find the most efficient and effective way to satisfy needs via the LMS

• Creates, updates, analyze and distributes data and reporting to a variety of stakeholders

• Assists in annual budgeting and strategic planning process for Learning function

• Deploys LMS functionality to TTC facilities, including content mapping, learning history, assignment profiles, custom reporting, etc.

• Communicates cross-functionally with HR business partners, legal, IT, and other business leaders across the company; provides some guidance and support to other functions on targeted learning initiatives

• Directs learners to use the LMS, including what’s hot, new, interesting, and relevant such as learner home, announcements, custom sliders, etc.

• Maintains subject matter expertise and further develops technical knowledge of new technologies, industry practices, and cutting-edge techniques

• Performs other duties as assigned.

     

  What Do You Need?  

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

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business, human resources or related field, or equivalent education and experience which would provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities (minimally HS Diploma)

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience working with an LMS (preferably Workday) or similar system

• Extensive knowledge of tools such as HTML, streaming audio, video, compression methods, file types and formats

• Proven ability to interpret system needs and construct system processes

• Proven ability to continually adapt and learn new procedures and software programs

• Instructional Design proficiency and demonstration

• Demonstrated experience with problem-solving and critical thinking, including ability to integrate information from various resources

• Collaborative team player with ability to work across levels and functions, where flexibility, adaptability, and resiliency are important

• Proven ability to work in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality

• Promotes the inclusion of diverse knowledge, skills, and experiences to achieve results

• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer orientation

• Expert Microsoft Office Suite skills

  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 ​ $85,000 - $95,000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package . If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app.

  At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment process for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to 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 .

  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related needs and conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.