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Polaris Industries Inc

Human Resources Intern - Summer 2025

Polaris Industries Inc, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824


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.

Internship Program Overview

The Polaris Human Resources Internship (HRIP) is a tailored 12-week paid summer internship designed for emerging sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in a leading global powersports industry.

As a Human Resources Intern, you will be given impactful project-based assignments so you will experience both larger ongoing projects as well as shorter-scale projects throughout the summer that align with our business objectives. Interns are placed into one specific team based on interest and business need. These teams could include, but are not limited to:

Generalist (HRG)

Client Group Business Partners (HRBP)

Centers of Excellence including Compensation/Benefits (CoE)

Organizational Development (OD)

Talent Acquisition (TA)

Talent Operations/Analytics (TO)

Internship Locations

could

Include

: Huntsville, AL; Spirit Lake, IA; Osceola, WI; Vermillion, SD; Wilmington, OH; Fernley, NV; Roseau, MN; Plymouth, MN and Medina, MN.

This program serves as a primary feeder into our rotational

leadership development program

, providing you as an intern with the foundational skills and experiences needed to excel in your career. Upon completion of the internship program, those who demonstrate exceptional performance and a passion to learn may be offered a returning internship or a full-time position, depending on eligibility.

This is more than an internship — it's the beginning of your ultimate adventure at Polaris!

In addition to the meaningful project work you will get exposed to; you have the opportunity as an intern to network and participate in intentional programming designed for all interns within the program. This includes professional development offerings with the following:

Mentorship

– you are paired with one of our DP associates for mentor support throughout your 12-weeks.

Intern Programming

- weekly functional and centralized learning sessions to broaden your knowledge base, both within and beyond your program.

Networking

- you will have intentional time with peers and leaders at Polaris to build your professional network.

Intern Innovation Challenge:

throughout your 12 weeks, you will collaborate with fellow interns on a cross-functional team to develop and propose innovative solution(s) to an internal case study you and your team will present to our executive leadership.

Early Talent Summit Super Week:

participate in our 3-day event jam packed with professional development, structured networking, a DP graduation event, executive speakers, and a team ride on some of your favorite Polaris vehicles.

Community Engagement

: you will be invited to volunteer alongside your fellow interns.

Final Presentations

: you will showcase your career aspirations and recap your internship experience during final presentations.

The Selection Process:

Applications are open from September – December 2024. You will be invited to participate in a MS TEAMS panel interview with an identified HR business partner and functional leader. Upon accepting an offer, you will partner with the Early Talent team in Spring 2025 to be matched to your specific intern role/project, team, and location through an intern matching process. You will be asked to complete a survey that provides insights to help us match you with a real-life business opportunity best suited to your strengths, development areas, and interests.

Intern Relocation Assistance:

Polaris offers a relocation program for interns who qualify through Weichert Workforce Mobility. To qualify for these services your home address must be 35 miles or more from the office where you will be working. Benefits include a lump sum (grossed up to offset tax liability), access to a relocation counselor to explain the resources available to you and aid securing short-term housing available to you. Your responsibilities will include daily transportation to/from office.

Required Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or other related business degree with an intended graduation date between December 2025-May 2027

Minimum overall GPA of 3.0

Able to complete a full 12-week commitment working 40 hours per week within the dates:

May 19th – August 8th, 2025.

June 2nd – August 22nd, 2025.

Geographic willingness to partake in the intern matching process.

Proven strength in the following: analysis and creative problem solving, communication, interpersonal relationships, self-motivation, and leadership.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office software tools (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word).

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Internship/Co-op experience.

Previous leadership experience in work, organizations, or classroom.

Completion of at least two years of university coursework

The pay range for Washington is $18.50 to $26.50/hr. Individual pay within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. The pay range for Washington varies based on year of school completed:

Freshman – $18.50/hr

Sophomore – $20.00/hr

Junior – $21.50/hr

Senior – $22.50/hr

Master’s - $26.50/hr

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. To be considered for this opportunity, you must apply on our career page

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to Think Outside.

Apply today!

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; 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. www.polaris.com

EEO Statement

Polaris 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.

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