Lead Talent Acquisition Partner

Polaris Inc.; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Gym & personal training reimbursement

Life insurance & disability

Job summary

Polaris Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Lead Talent Acquisition Partner to drive high-volume hourly recruiting for a major manufacturing facility. You will own full-cycle recruitment, partner with operations and HR leaders, and build talent pipelines to support production goals.

You will leverage analytics to optimize hiring outcomes, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead process improvements to enhance candidate experience and recruiter productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• 5+ years of talent acquisition experience in manufacturing/high-volume environments.
• Experience using metrics, analytics, and reporting to improve hiring processes.
• Ability to translate data into actionable recommendations for staffing decisions.
• Proven ability to partner with hiring managers and operations leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for high-volume hourly manufacturing roles.
• Partner with operations and HR to forecast staffing needs and craft recruiting strategies.
• Manage job intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, and onboarding.
• Build proactive pipelines for manufacturing, trades, maintenance and other critical roles.
• Analyze recruiting metrics and labor market trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop process improvements to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.
• Create dashboards and KPIs to monitor results and drive accountability.
• Advise hiring managers on interviewing and assessment best practices.

Skills

Data & analytics

Collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Workday Recruiting

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.

Position Overview

As the Lead Talent Acquisition Partner, you will lead hourly recruiting strategy and execution for Polaris's Huntsville, Alabama manufacturing facility, supporting critical staffing needs that enable operational and production success. You will partner closely with operations and human resources leaders to attract, assess, and hire manufacturing talent while managing the full recruiting lifecycle for high-volume hourly positions. In this role, you will use recruiting analytics, labor market insights, and process improvement methodologies to enhance hiring outcomes, candidate experience, and recruiting efficiency. You will also serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on talent acquisition processes, systems, and best practices. This is a compelling opportunity to influence workforce strategy, drive measurable recruiting improvements, and support the growth and success of a critical manufacturing operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for high-volume hourly manufacturing positions to achieve staffing plans and support production objectives.
• Partner with operations and human resources leaders to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruiting strategies for hourly and skilled manufacturing talent.
• Manage recruiting activities including job intake, sourcing, candidate screening, interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding partnership.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for manufacturing, skilled trades, maintenance, technician, and other critical operational roles.
• Analyze recruiting metrics, hiring outcomes, labor market trends, and sourcing effectiveness to identify opportunities for improved hiring performance.
• Develop and implement process improvements that enhance recruiting efficiency, candidate experience, hiring manager satisfaction, and recruiter productivity.
• Create and maintain recruiting dashboards and key performance indicators to monitor results and drive accountability.
• Provide consultation and guidance to hiring managers on interviewing practices, candidate assessment, and recruiting best practices.
• Manage relationships with staffing agencies, workforce development partners, technical schools, community organizations, and other recruiting resources.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on talent acquisition processes, systems, and operational best practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, company policies, and recruiting procedures.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that modernize and optimize talent acquisition processes to meet evolving workforce needs.

Desired Competencies

• Data & Analytical Literacy: You interpret data, metrics, or reporting to inform decisions, identify trends, and measure outcomes relevant to your role.
• Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.
• Continuous Improvement: Not selected. (Removed to comply with competency menu requirements.)
• Problem Solving: You identify issues, assess root causes, and implement practical solutions that balance speed, quality, and risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Leadership, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of talent acquisition experience, including significant experience supporting high-volume recruiting within manufacturing, operations, distribution, or similar environments.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale hourly recruiting initiatives and achieving staffing objectives.
• Experience using recruiting metrics, analytics, and reporting to improve hiring processes and outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of talent acquisition processes, sourcing strategies, labor market dynamics, and workforce planning principles.
• Proven ability to build effective partnerships with hiring managers, operational leaders, and human resources stakeholders.
• Experience leading recruiting process improvement, transformation, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Experience with Workday Recruiting or a similar applicant tracking system.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing expansions, startup operations, or large workforce ramp-ups preferred.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
• To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market‑leading profit‑sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay‑for‑performance culture.

• generous matching contribution to 401(k)
• financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off
• gym & personal training reimbursement
• life insurance and disability offerings

Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high‑quality product line‑up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side‑by‑side off‑road vehicles; Sportsman® all‑terrain off‑road vehicles; military and commercial off‑road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto‑roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry‑leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment‑related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800‑765‑2747 or [e-mail]. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov). At Polaris, the need for diverse perspectives and experiences enables our vision of Best People, Best Team. We value our differences and align our passions to do great work. As a highly efficient growth company, we are driven to be agile and adaptable to support our customers. At Polaris we unite to create memorable adventures.

Learn more at http://www.polaris.com/careers