Learning Specialist - 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 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!

As the Learning Specialist at TTC - you will provide learning and development process and program management for employee development initiatives, as well as facilitation of business skills-related learning programs both in-person and virtually across our global organization.

What Will You Do?

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

• Position requires up to 20% travel to site locations
• 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
• Assists Learning Manager in instructional design, course authoring, and marketing and materials development for learning topics
• Delivers and facilitates training content to employees using a variety of training techniques, strong classroom management skills, and a collaborative approach
• Manages vendor relationships for learning consultants, to include services negotiation, contracting, status updates, reporting, and understanding future offerings
• Assists in annual budgeting and strategic planning process for Learning function
• Communicates cross-functionally with local and field HR, Legal, IT, and other business leaders across the company; provides some guidance and support to other functions on targeted learning initiatives
• Partners with Learning Administrator to identify functionality needs in Learning Management System (LMS)
• Perform other duties and projects as requested

What Do You Need?

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

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (HR, Human Resource Development, Instructional Design) is required
• Level I Specialist requires 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Level II Specialist requires 3-5+ years of relevant experience
• General knowledge of key principles and practices of learning and development including adult learning principles, instructional design, and facilitation techniques
• Prior instructional design and facilitation experience desired
• Prior experience with learning technologies desired, including virtual delivery platforms, web-authoring tools, instructional design software, and learning management systems preferred
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn new systems quickly
• Excellent communication skills, curiosity, change management demeanor, collaborative team player, ability and desire to work both independently and within a team, attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure

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 HQlocation 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 cafe, 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. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, 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 celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.