Talent Experience Specialist - The Toro Company

Function: Human Resources Department: Talent Management & Optimization (TMO) – Location: Bloomington, MN (Hybrid). Reports to: Manager, Talent Management & Optimization. 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. About the Role. The Talent Experience Specialist is a core member of the Talent Management and Optimization (TMO) team, leading two of our most visible programs – the enterprise internship program and the mentorship program – and serving as an engine for the tools, guides, and resources that bring TMO’s talent strategies to life across the enterprise. This strategic contributor elevates the experience, deepens the connection to TTC’s talent pipeline, and ensures that growth happens in more ways than one. Responsibilities Own the full intern experience from day one – designing and managing a high‑quality, consistent program that reflects TTC’s talent brand, supports criteria‑based placements tied to pipeline needs, equips managers to be effective hosts, and creates a clear path for strong interns pursuing full‑time roles at TTC. Extend and operate TTC’s enterprise mentorship program – leveraging the current experience and expanding it so that employees at every career stage have access to the right mentors and the right level of guidance, reinforcing that growth happens multiple ways. Partner with our Learning, Development and Engagement team to shape the early experience for all new employees – ensuring that from day one, people feel the intentionality of how The Toro Company invests in its people. Be an active voice to TMO team strategy – contributing perspective from early career and broader talent lens, staying connected to the full scope of what TMO owns, and helping to ensure the work is always tied to the bigger picture. Serve as TMO’s primary builder of operational enablement resources – creating and continuously improving the guides, resources, toolkits, and templates that help managers, employees, and HR business partners execute talent processes with confidence across a complex, global organization. Own program analytics for the internship and mentorship programs, tracking outcomes and surfacing insights that connect program health to TTC’s broader talent pipeline. Qualifications Basic Qualifications – Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or related field; 1‑2 years (Specialist I) or 3‑4+ years (Specialist II) of direct or indirect experience in talent management, HR program management, early talent programs, or a closely related discipline; Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating talent programs or HR initiatives end‑to‑end. Preferred Qualifications – Experience running internships, mentorship, rotational, onboarding, or early career programs in a corporate environment; Familiarity with talent pipeline, succession, or talent review concepts and how early talent programs connect to them; Background in a global organization across multiple business units or geographies; Proficiency with Workday and comfort with AI‑enabled productivity tools; Certification in talent management, HR, or program management (e.g., ATD, SHRM, AIHR, PMP). Who You Are A strong program manager – runs multiple concurrent programs with precision, follow‑through, and a genuinely high bar for participant experience. A skilled builder – energized by creating practical tools, guides, and resources from scratch and motivated by seeing others actually use what you make. An eye for design and clarity – creates well‑organized, visually clean, and user‑friendly resources across a variety of formats that make complex talent processes feel approachable and easy to use. A relationship builder – earns trust and brings people along across a wide range of audiences, from senior leaders and hiring managers to early career employees just finding their footing. Data‑curious – comfortable tracking program data, maintaining records in Workday, and telling a clear story through visualization. A team‑first collaborator – genuinely curious about the full scope of TMO’s work, not just your own lane, and eager to contribute ideas and energy to shared strategy. Energized by growth opportunity – comfortable operating in a maturing, evolving talent function and motivated by the chance to help build something that matters. Familiar with or curious about AI‑enabled tools – actively interested in how technology is changing the way talent programs are built, run, and measured. Benefits Competitive salary – range $60,000–$95,000 (dependent on skills, experience, education, and location). Cash compensation as part of total rewards; potential incentive program based on individual and organizational performance. Affordable, top‑tier medical, dental, vision plan. 401(k) plan. On‑site café with breakfast, lunch, and Caribou Coffee; convenient location near St Paul and Minneapolis. On‑site fitness facility and mental, financial health resources. 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community. Summer hours – flexible schedule during summer; earlier finish on Fridays. Hybrid work arrangement – a mix of office and home work. Dress‑for‑your‑day casual corporate environment. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr