HR Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

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.

The Human Resources Generalist (HRG) is a business partner to client groups within the Spirit Lake & Milford Indian Motorcycle Plant. In this role, you will partner with plant leadership and support our workforce, ensuring human capital initiatives support the strategic priorities of the business. The HRG will demonstrate HR functional excellence in areas such as recruitment, training, orientation, compensation, and benefits. The HRG will work in strong partnership with our HR Centers of Excellence in the execution of HR initiatives and annual processes (HRIS, Organizational Development, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards).

Responsibilities :

Talent :

Support Talent Management Lifecycle (Attract, Select, Orient, Develop, Deploy, Assess, Reward) with the end game of building world-class teams with bench strength that can deliver against strategic and operational initiatives

Develops and implements recruitment and staffing strategies

Conducts interviews to assist supervisors and managers in the candidate selection process

Develop and maintain a strong leadership team through coaching, mentoring and development at all levels

Culture :

Ensure culture exemplifies Polaris values and drives employer of choice status

Actively develop and foster a positive employee relations climate, high employee engagement, team effectiveness and integration, and employer of choice status

Assist managers and supervisors with record keeping and documentation on employee relations issues and corrective action steps in disciplinary issues

Maintain visibility and active presence within the team, providing daily support and communication

Community Involvement : Demonstrated desire to support the community in which we live and work

Actively participate in leadership meetings and strategy sessions

Identify, communicate and problem-solve employee relations issues

Functional Excellence :

Deliver excellent HR functional service.

Act as business partner to client groups within the plant leadership team to execute against strategic priorities and facilitate success against metrics, goals, and objectives

Leverage and improve HR processes to drive excellence and capability to deliver value for client groups in organization and people development

Coach, counsel and direct leadership regarding Company policies and employment law. Ensure fairness and consistency

Day-to-day HR tasks and other duties and projects as required or assigned

Provides training and communication on HR programs, benefits and processes

Assists in the development of orientation and training for employees

Experience & Skills :

• Previous HR business partner experience desired, 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources preferred. Proven track record of successfully implementing HR programs and initiatives
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with an HRIS system-based software
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving ability with prioritization and attention to detail
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information while maintaining confidentiality

Education :

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business required or related field preferred

About Polaris :

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. 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; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; 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.

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.