Duties and Responsibilities

• Enhance production talent processes such as: onboarding, performance management, corrective action, learning and development, and talent planning

• Assist in the global deployment of employee engagement and lifecycle survey processes and partner with locations to guide actions towards increasing performance and engagement

• In partnership with Learning, evolve learning programming and offered content for Manufacturing/Distribution

• In partnership with location HR, assist with succession and talent planning 

• In partnership with location HR Managers, consult with location leadership to address performance and engagement needs; providing solutions including change management strategies, team effectiveness interventions, performance and learning.

• Leverage Workday and HR Operations team to evolve talent analytics to help drive good people decisions

• Utilize a global and inclusive mindset to shape people practices that increase diversity, equity and inclusion in the organization

• Network extensively with external peers, consultants and industry experts to stay current, benchmark, and determine best appropriate resources for the enterprise

• Manage the relationships and work of outside consultants when used

• Assist with and complete other talent projects and duties as assigned

Job Dimensions and Specifications

• Bachelors degree in related field required

• 5-7 yrs of experience in a Talent, Learning, OD, or HR function required

• Preferred Masters degree in related field such as OD, HRD, Human Resources

• Preferred experience in a Manufacturing, multi-site organization

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

• Ability to effectively assess stakeholder needs while consulting, building solutions, and developing processes

• Experience developing learning using effective adult learning and instructional design principles

• High level of intellectual, professional, and interpersonal ability 

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

• Solid project management skills

• Preference for using data-driven decisions using talent analytics

• Experience with top tier HCM and talent management technology (Workday, SuccessFactors),in the areas of: performance management, learning management, talent planning, e-learning authoring tools

• Experience with virtual working and delivery platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom)

• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint) skills

• Preferred experience with recognized assessment and development tools and their use

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Us

With roots dating back to 1914, The Toro Company was built on a tradition of quality and caring relationships. Today, the company is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. Through a strong network of professional distributors, dealers, rental stores and retailers in more than 125 countries, we proudly offer a wide range of products across a family of global brands to help golf courses, professional contractors, underground construction professionals, groundskeepers, agricultural growers, rental companies, government and educational institutions, and homeowners – in addition to many leading sports venues and historic sites around the world.

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