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.

What Will You Do?  

Provide advanced level Human Resources counsel, services and support to Shakopee manufacturing and distribution operations to ensure a highly productive, motivated, trained and professional work force. Recommend appropriate Human Resource management actions to meet business needs while supporting the company's commitment to employees and ensuring legal compliance. Confers with divisional and corporate management in various areas such as leadership development, performance management, and change management. Position oversees all aspects of Human Resources and provides work direction as it pertains to HR-related activities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Employment:

• Ensure strategic staffing initiatives for location are consistent with Toro philosophy and established practices.

• Coordinate all phases of recruitment in conjunction with corporate Talent Acquisition team.

• Assist department managers in analyzing and preparing job descriptions when appropriate.

• Facilitate placement, transfer, and promotion activity.

• Manage staffing plans per divisional requirements.

• Work to develop effective long-term staffing plans to get the right people, in the right job, at the right time.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Manage salary and benefit administration in accordance with corporate guidelines.

• Participate in compilation of data necessary to evaluate new or existing positions.

• Maintain equity in the administration and interpretation of Company pay policies.

• Ensure appropriate communications coincide with salary actions.

Performance Management:

• Ensure effective use of the performance management system and processes.

• Advise managers on appropriate objective setting process.

• Assist managers in the use of objectives and performance reviews as coaching tools for individual development.

• Provide direction and coaching to managers/supervisors on handling employee performance issues.

• Coach employees on addressing their own performance issues.

• Monitor trends in performance within departments and advise/support managers in determining what resources/actions are required to address issues.

Employee Relations:

• Assist Plant Director in improving organizational effectiveness by analyzing department structure; studying resources and ensuring optimal utilization; assess employee climate, morale and effectiveness; and develop action steps to improve the aforementioned.

• Maintain and enhance a productive work environment by resolving employee conflicts; coaching managers on effective management and coaching techniques; and support open communications with all employees.

• Conduct investigations as needed and ensure uniform Human Resources practices with disciplinary action, provide guidance, and recommendations for resolution.

• Investigate charges of discrimination, offensive behavior, etc., and recommend course of action.

• Conduct research into Human Resource programs/policies and activities and recommend changes or innovations where appropriate.

Labor Relations:

• Represent Toro in day-to-day labor/management relations.

• Facilitate grievance steps/procedures.

• Provide counsel to the Plant Director and other managers in working with union representatives on matters of contract interpretation and administration.

• Analyze text of collective bargaining agreement to include understanding of intent, spirit, and terms.

• Manage contract disputes to include preparation for mediation or arbitration to resolve labor charges.

• Participate and support before and after data gathering/processing for contract negotiations.

Health & Safety:

• Support plant safety programs to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

Employee Development:

• Promote performance in excellence philosophy through partnership and collaboration to maintain a positive culture and one that reflects Toro’s values

• Assist managers in the assessment of training needs and identifying and coordinating of training opportunities.

• Serve on and/or lead various employee committees designed to further a positive work environment.

• All other tasks and assignments as needed.

JOB DIMENSIONS:

Operations including 40+ office employees and 210+ hourly employees. Work with minimal supervision. Collaborate on general HR service needs with talent acquisition, total rewards, etc., corporate service centers. Assignments are broad in nature, usually requiring originality and ingenuity. Work closely with all levels of employees. Maintain technical and professional knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional organizations. Position will be onsite at Shakopee plant #LI-Onsite.

What Do You Need?  

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

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business Administration, Human resources, or related field; MBA preferred.

• Minimum of six (6) years increasingly responsible positions in human resources.

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in labor relations.

• Experience in both business office and manufacturing setting preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal, conceptual, project management, decision-making, problem solving and leadership skills required.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently and ability to prioritize.

• Excellent communication skills verbal, written, and interpersonal.

• Good facilitation skills.

• Ability to analyze and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.

• Ability to respond to inquiries/complaints from employees, customers, and regulatory agencies.

• Ability to influence/persuade others and gain acceptance/approval of controversial or innovative ideas/concepts.

• Proficient in all Microsoft applications; Word, Excel & PowerPoint. SAP preferred.

• Proficient in Workday, Kronos, or similar software preferred.

   

  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 Shakopee MN 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. 

  Wellness - 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. 

  Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. 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 celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.