Future HR Leader - 3-Year Rotational Program

Polaris Inc; Wyoming (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Profit-sharing bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking candidates for its Human Resources Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) in Minnesota.

This three-year, rotational program accelerates leadership and HR acumen through one-year rotations across HRBP, HRG, and CoE roles, with relocation between sites such as Medina, Plymouth, Wyoming, and other locations. Participants will rotate into HR business partner, generalist, and CoE experiences, with the goal of transitioning into a full-time HR role.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, human resources, or related field with a graduation date between August 2026 and May 2027.
• Previous internship, co-op, leadership, athletics, student organization, or relevant project experience demonstrating teamwork, initiative, and a strong drive to achieve results.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Must be able to commit to working 40 hours per week starting on one of the following dates: January 11th, 2027 or June 14th, 2027.
• Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.
• Must be willing to travel and relocate between sites for your rotations, as well as be mobile beyond the rotational program to support your career development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software: Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint.
• Demonstrated business acumen and sound judgment with the ability to analyze information, solve problems, make recommendations and effectively integrate HR practices into business processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to lead projects, navigate ambiguity, build relationships, and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholders and organizational levels
• Foundational HR knowledge and commitment to professional development gained through coursework, internships, student organizations, case competitions, SHRM involvement, leadership experiences, or related HR projects.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Business Leaders - Build trusted relationships with leaders to align talent and workforce strategies with business objectives.
• Drive Talent Management - Support the attraction, development, retention, and succession of talent to ensure a strong leadership and talent pipeline.
• Lead Performance Management - Coach leaders and employees on goal setting, feedback, development planning, and performance outcomes.
• Provide Employee Relations Guidance - Resolve employee concerns, conduct investigations, and support consistent application of policies and practices.
• Support Total Rewards Programs - Partner with leaders on compensation, benefits, and reward decisions that align with company philosophy and market practices.
• Enhance Organizational Effectiveness - Support organizational design, workforce planning, employee engagement, and team effectiveness initiatives.
• Ensure HR Operational Excellence - Execute HR processes, maintain compliance, leverage HR systems, and provide workforce insights through data and reporting.
• Enable Organizational Change - Guide leaders and employees through business changes, building readiness, adoption, and sustained organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Influencing skills

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, human resources, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Polaris Inc. is seeking candidates for its Human Resources Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) in Minnesota.

This three-year, rotational program accelerates leadership and HR acumen through one-year rotations across HRBP, HRG, and CoE roles, with relocation between sites such as Medina, Plymouth, Wyoming, and other locations. Participants will rotate into HR business partner, generalist, and CoE experiences, with the goal of transitioning into a full-time HR role.