HR Strategy & Talent Intern - The Toro Company
About The Position
The 2026 Summer Internship Program will run from May 18, 2026, through August 7, 2026. Candidates must be available to start on May 18 and participate through the duration of the program. Who Are We? The Toro Company (TTC) has delivered market-leading, innovative products and outstanding customer care for more than 100 years. With over 11,000 employees worldwide, TTC is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA. Our company designs and manufactures turf maintenance equipment; turf irrigation systems; landscape and lighting products; snow and ice management solutions; agricultural irrigation systems; rental, specialty and underground construction equipment; and residential turf and snow equipment. We market and sell TTC products worldwide through a network of distributors, dealers, mass retailers, hardware retailers, equipment rental center and home centers—as well as online direct to end users. Join our HR team for a dynamic 12-week internship where you’ll gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of Human Resources. This is your chance to learn, contribute, and network while seeing how HR drives business success.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business or related field
- We will only consider students who plan to enroll in a degree-seeking program after the summer (Sophomore or Junior)
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Strong interest in HR strategy, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.
- Adaptable, flexible, and detail-oriented ability to handle ambiguity and changing priorities
- Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and a customer service orientation
- Ability to learn and train in Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
- HR Business Partner Support Assist with various HR projects such as Career pathing and career development programs Performance review process and progress tracking HR tools and job aids designed to assist leaders and employees Support and gather headcount data to learn how HR partners with Finance
- Centers of Excellence Exposure Talent Management: Format review materials & participate in research and synthesis for programs like “Toro’s Got Talent” aimed at reimagining our performance review process Learning & Development: Support engagement survey reporting and create templates.
- Talent Acquisition: Observe and participate in meetings and recruitment planning as we move through the hiring process for open roles within the organization
- Job Shadowing Sit in on select talent conversations, engagement meetings and team meetings (as confidentiality allows). Observe leadership discussions on organizational design and workforce planning.
Benefits
- 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.
- Volunteerism – The Toro Company is proud to provide interns 8 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
- Summer Hours Based on Location – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at certain locations are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.
- Competitive Pay – anticipated pay range $18.00-$25.00 per hour.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
