Polaris Inc. · 6 days ago
HR Generalist
Polaris Inc. is a global leader in powersports, driving change and innovation in the industry. The HR Generalist will support the HR functions for the Parts, Garments and Accessories Division, focusing on recruitment, employee engagement, and organizational development while partnering with Operations Leadership.
Responsibilities
Ensure HR functional excellence in core processes such as compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational development
Manage staffing and onboarding of new hires
Play a key role in continuous improvement activity, both in implementing new and improving existing HR / talent processes
Analyze and interpret data as required to support HR strategy (organization fitness metrics) in core functional areas (retention, span and layers, compliance, diversity, etc.)
Support hourly payroll activities
Provide dedicated guidance and coaching to front line leaders and warehouse employees including HR Fundamentals and Process Training, Employee Relations Management, Performance Management, Career Development, and Workplace Investigations as appropriate
Maintain visibility and active presence, providing daily support and communication at all employee levels
Partner with the business to drive accountability around employee performance standards including in the areas of productivity, safety, and quality
Identify employee and organizational needs on an on-going basis and coach management to respond to these needs
Facilitate change, lead strategic initiatives, and successfully manage complex projects
Develop and lead processes to identify, attract, reward, develop and retain a high-quality workforce
Establish a development focused culture that enables succession planning and retention of high potential talent
Continue to drive a positive work environment and high employee engagement, including issue resolution, training, development, and coaching
Lead and council leadership on employee relations issues and corrective action steps in disciplinary issues
Ensure management consistency and compliance to federal and state employment laws
Represent Polaris in the community and foster positive community relations (community involvement)
Assist with other HR special projects or initiatives as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or a related field required
3+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources required
Understanding of core HR processes, employment laws and related procedures
Sound judgment with the ability to integrate HR practices into business processes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build credibility with executive management, operations leadership, and employees
Customer focused and excellent problem-solving skills
Strong leadership and influencing skills – Ability to lead white-space processes & projects
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective organizational and planning skills
Ability to effectively manage conflict
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office & experience with HRIS system-based software required
Preferred
Masters' degree in Human Resources or related field, or MBA, preferred
Previous experience supporting distribution, warehousing, or manufacturing preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Market-leading profit-sharing plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Discounted employee stock purchases plan
Generous matching contribution to 401(k)
Financial wellness education and consultation
Comprehensive suite of benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off
Gym & personal training reimbursement
Life insurance
Disability offerings
Paid volunteer time off
Company
Polaris Inc.
Since 1954, Polaris has proudly defined, re-defined and then raised the bar again for the powersports industry.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$850M2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2025-07-02Post Ipo Debt· $350M
1987-08-21IPO
Recent News
2026-01-09
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