Sr. Learning & Development Specialist/Facilitator – The Toro Company

Job title: Sr. Learning & Development Specialist/Facilitator – The Toro Company

Company: The Toro Company


Job description: We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic facilitator and learning/development expert to join our HR team!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.Job Purpose:Provides learning and development process and program management for employee development initiatives, as well as facilitation of business and leadership 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:Project manages new and existing learning programs and projects (e.g., high-potential leadership programs, Internal Education Series, online learning resources, new hire orientation, etc.) to include project planning, change management, marketing and communications development, administration, liaison with vendors, and employee supportConsults and advises senior manager, learning, development and engagement in instructional design, course authoring, marketing, and materials development for learning topics for office and production workforceDelivers and facilitates training content to employees using a variety of training techniques, strong classroom management skills, and a collaborative approachManages vendor relationships for learning consultants, to include services negotiation, contracting, status updates, reporting, and understanding future offeringsAssists the manager, learning, development and engagement in annual budgeting and strategic planning process for Learning functionCommunicates cross-functionally with HR business partners, legal, IT, and business leaders across the company; provides some guidance and support to other functions on targeted learning initiativesPartners with Learning Management System (LMS) administrators to identify functionality needs in LMSPerforms other duties and projects as requestedWhat Do You Need?To be considered for this opportunity, an individual should meet these minimum qualifications:Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (HR, Human Resource Development, Instructional Design)Minimum of 6 years relevant experience requiredGeneral knowledge of key principles and practices of learning and development including adult learning principles, instructional design, and facilitation techniquesPrior instructional design and facilitation experience desiredPrior experience with learning technologies desired, develop materials/programs and virtual delivery platforms, web-authoring tools, instructional design software, and learning management systems preferredRequired Skills:Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn new systems quicklyExcellent communication skills; ability to interact verbally and in writing with others within and outside of human resources; and a professional change management demeanorCollaborative team player and influential leader with ability to communicate and work effectively across levels and departments, where flexibility, adaptability, and resiliency are importantProven ability and desire to work independently and within a team of learning professionals dedicated to successful implementation of projectsAttention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentialityCuriosity and a continuous improvement mindsetOther Job-Related Components:This position is a hybrid positionUp to 20% travelWhat 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 ​$90,000 – $120,000. 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.

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Location: Bloomington, MN

Job date: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:23:29 GMT

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