HR Leadership Development Program Associate

polaris; Medina (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional Development

Networking

Early Talent Summit Week

Community Engagement

Rotation Showcases

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking candidates for its HR Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) in Medina, MN.

This 3-year rotational program accelerates HR leadership skills through assignments in HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, and Center of Excellence roles, with relocation as needed. Participants rotate across locations like Medina, Plymouth, and Wyoming, MN, and transition into full-time HR roles based on business needs and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business, human resources, or related field with a graduation date between now and two years after start.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to align talent and workforce strategies with organizational goals.
• Drive talent management to attract, develop, retain, and ensure leadership pipeline.
• Lead performance management by coaching leaders and employees on goals, feedback, and development plans.
• Provide employee relations guidance and support policy adherence across the organization.
• Support total rewards programs by partnering on compensation, benefits, and rewards decisions.
• Enhance organizational effectiveness through design, workforce planning, and engagement initiatives.
• Ensure HR operational excellence with compliant processes, HR systems, and workforce analytics.
• Enable organizational change by guiding readiness, adoption, and sustained effectiveness.

Education

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

Job description

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Leadership Development Program Overview

At Polaris, we believe great HR leaders are built through experience, challenge, and opportunity. The Human Resources Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) offers recent graduates an accelerated path to develop business acumen, leadership capability, and HR expertise . Through rotational assignments, exposure to senior leaders, and real-world business challenges, participants build the skills and confidence to become trusted business partners and future leaders within Polaris.

Program Length: 3 YearsRotation Length: 1 Year (3 Rotations)

The HRL DP is designed to accelerate the development of future HR leaders by providing broad exposure across key areas of Human Resources. Throughout the three-year program, associates complete three one-year rotations that build business acumen, leadership capability, and functional HR expertise . Thes e ro tations will incl ude relocation - candidates mus t be mo bi le.

Ind ividuals rotate across a combination of HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, and Center of Excellence experiences based on business needs, individual interests, and development goals.

HR Business Partner (HRBP): Partner with business leaders to align talent strategies with organizational goals, support workforce initiatives, and drive business performance across Polaris business units. Rotation Locations Could Include: Medina, MN; Plymouth, MN; Wyoming, MN

HR Generalist (HRG): Support frontline manufacturing or distribution operations through employee relations, workforce planning, leader coaching, and day-to-day HR partnership. Rotation Locations Could Include: Roseau, MN; Huntsville, AL; Rigby, ID; Elkhart, IN

Center of Excellence ( CoE ): Help design and deliver enterprise-wide HR programs, systems, and strategies that support employees, leaders, and HR teams across Polaris. Potential focus areas include Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, Early Talent, Labor & Employee Relations, Talent Analytics & Total Rewards. Rotation Locations Could Include: Medina, MN; Plymouth, MN; Wyoming, MN

Upon completion of the program, you will transition into a full-time Human Resources-related position within the business, contingent on business needs and the skills and performanc e you demonstrate during the program.

Program Advantages

As a n employee, you will enjoy specific benefits beyond rotational experiences, including:

• Mentorship: pa irin g with a functional business leader for mentor support throughout your DP journey .
• P rofession al Development: structured and self-guided learning opportunities provided throughout the program to build leadership skills.
• Networking: intentional time with peers and leaders to build your professional network.
• Early Talent Summit Week : parti cipation in a 3-day event in our Wyoming, MN office. This immersive experience brings together all US interns and DPs for professional development, structured networking, a DP graduation event, inspiring executive speakers, and a thrilling team ride on some of your favorite Polaris vehicles.
• Community Engagement : opportunity to get involved in your local community.
• Rot ation Sho wca ses : present to our senior level leaders to showcase your career aspirations and recap your rotational experience.

Key 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.

Qualifications

A bachelor's or master's degree in business, human resources, or other related business degree with a graduation date betw