HR Internship - Summer 2027

Polaris Inc. • Roseau, MN

9d • $22 - $32 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Polaris Human Resources Internship (HRIP) is a tailored 12-week paid summer internship designed for emerging juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in a leading global powersports industry. The HR Internship Program is designed to provide a meaningful HR experience while helping participants explore career paths in Human Resources and develop foundational capabilities for future leadership opportunities. Successful interns may be considered for future internship or HRLDP opportunities based on performance, business needs, and demonstrated potential. Interns are placed on one specific HR team based on business need and individual interests. Opportunities may include: HR Business Partner (HRBP): Partner with business leaders to align talent strategies with organizational goals, support workforce initiatives, and drive business performance. HR Generalist (HRG): Support frontline manufacturing operations through employee relations, workforce planning, leader coaching, and day-to-day HR partnership. 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 Organizational Development, Compensation, Early Talent, Labor and Employee Relations and Talent Analytics & Operations. As a Polaris intern it is important that you embrace the adventure and remain open to any placement opportunity. By being adaptable, you will gain diverse experiences and develop a broader skill set, which are essential for your professional development and success within Polaris. Our internship program is crafted to build the foundational skills and experiences essential for your career success. Upon completing the internship, those who demonstrate exceptional performance and a strong passion for learning may be offered a returning internship or a position in our rotational leadership development program.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelors/Master’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or other related business degree with an intended graduation date between August 2027 - May 2029.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Must be able to commit to a full 12-week internship, working 40 hours per week, within one of the following date ranges: May 17th – August 6th, 2027 or May 31st – August 20th, 2027
• Open to geographic mobility and relocation opportunities
• Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.
• Must have reliable transportation for daily commuting to and from the office.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office software tools (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word).

Nice To Haves

• Proven initiative via projects, teams, community groups, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to balance school and extra-curricular associated activities
• Interested in HRLDP program
• Previous leadership experience in work, organizations, or classroom.
• Demonstrated strengths in analysis, creative problem-solving, communication, interpersonal relationships, self-motivation, and leadership.
• Previous internship/co-op experience or involvement in relevant projects.
• Previous employment full time or part time
• Completion of at least two years of university coursework

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to align talent strategies with organizational goals, support workforce initiatives, and drive business performance.
• Support frontline manufacturing operations through employee relations, workforce planning, leader coaching, and day-to-day HR partnership.
• Help design and deliver enterprise-wide HR programs, systems, and strategies that support employees, leaders, and HR teams across Polaris.
• Participate in intentional programming and professional development offerings such as Mentorship, Leader Insight Series, Networking, Intern Innovation Challenge, Early Talent Summit Week, Community Engagement, and Internship Showcase.

Benefits

• 12-week paid summer internship
• Relocation support for eligible interns working 35+ miles from their assigned location, which may include a relocation stipend and assistance with securing temporary housing accommodations.
• Eligibility for overtime pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern