Contract Talent Acquisition Specialist, Corp Functions - The Toro Company
About The Position
The Toro Company is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Contract Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their team and drive full-cycle recruiting efforts across a range of corporate functions, including supply chain, operations, legal, finance, and other business-critical areas. In this role, you will partner closely with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to understand workforce needs, develop effective sourcing strategies, and deliver high-quality talent in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate excels at balancing multiple requisitions while building relationships and maintaining a strong focus on candidate experience and hiring outcomes. As a trusted recruiting partner, you will manage the entire hiring lifecycle—from intake and sourcing through offer negotiation—ensuring a seamless and compliant process. You will leverage a variety of sourcing channels, proactively build talent pipelines, and provide market insights to inform hiring decisions. This is an exciting opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Specialist who thrives in dynamic, collaborative environments and is passionate about delivering top talent.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 3-7 years of progressive, corporate-environment, full-cycle recruiting experience
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with internal leaders, hiring managers and HR partners
- Strong knowledge of local and regional market drivers and candidate supply and demand
- Demonstrated proficiency with applicant tracking systems and online recruitment tools
- Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication, and presentation skills
- Knowledge of federal and state employment laws with particular focus on talent acquisition
Nice To Haves
- manufacturing industry experience a plus
- Workday experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Support company talent acquisition strategies in alignment with the business objectives of TTC.
- Build relationships and partner with HR business leaders and hiring managers to understand open positions and hiring needs.
- Utilize a variety of methods including but not limited to professional networking, community outreach and cold calling to attract and source candidates for open roles and build a network for future openings.
- Effectively use common tools as well as generate creative ideas for attracting and sourcing candidates.
- Actively engage in recruiting activities aimed at reaching a diverse pool of candidates including but not limited to women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
- Identify and recommend process improvements.
- Evaluate candidates through phone screens and behavioral-based interviews.
- Serve as a talent advisor to advise, influence and make sound judgment calls on candidate viability and offer negotiation.
- Effectively and efficiently prioritize requisition loads; work independently to fill positions in a responsive and timely manner.
- Complete other duties and projects as assigned or apparent.
Benefits
- Casual, corporate environment
- Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis
- Onsite café serving breakfast and lunch
- Caribou Coffee onsite
- Complimentary use of onsite fitness facility
- Mental health resources
- Financial health resources
- Summer Hours (flexible schedule)
- Hybrid work schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
