HR Internship - Summer 2027

Polaris Inc. • Roseau, MN

3d • $22 - $32

About The Position

Polaris Inc. offers a tailored, paid 12-week summer internship for emerging juniors and seniors interested in a career in Human Resources. The program provides meaningful HR experience, helps interns explore HR career paths, and builds foundational capabilities for future leadership opportunities. Interns are placed on one HR team according to business needs and individual interests. Potential assignments include HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or Center of Excellence roles, with placements across listed locations in Minnesota, Alabama, and Idaho. Interns should be adaptable and open to placement opportunities. Successful interns may be considered for a returning internship or a position in Polaris’s rotational leadership development program, based on performance, business needs, and demonstrated potential.

The internship includes project work and structured programming: mentorship with a Polaris associate, weekly Leader Insight Series sessions, networking with peers and leaders, an Intern Innovation Challenge, a two-day Early Talent Summit in Wyoming, Minnesota, community engagement opportunities, and an Internship Showcase for senior leaders. The internship requires 40 hours per week for 12 weeks, within one of the specified 2027 date ranges. The Minnesota starting pay range is $21.50 to $31.50 per hour, with eligibility for overtime. Eligible interns working more than 35 miles from their assigned location may receive relocation support, which may include a stipend and help securing temporary housing. Interns are responsible for daily transportation to and from work.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Human Resources, or another related business degree, with an intended graduation date between August 2027 and May 2029.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• Ability to commit to a full 12-week internship, working 40 hours per week, during either May 17–August 6, 2027, or June 1–August 20, 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 employment sponsorship now or in the future.
• Reliable transportation for daily commuting to and from the office.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word.
• Former employees must be eligible for rehire; current employees must be in good standing.

Nice To Haves

• Proven initiative through projects, teams, community groups, or similar activities.
• Ability to balance school and extracurricular activities.
• Interest in the HR Leadership Development Program (HRLDP).
• Previous leadership experience in work, organizations, or the classroom.
• Strengths in analysis, creative problem-solving, communication, interpersonal relationships, self-motivation, and leadership.
• Previous internship, co-op, or involvement in relevant projects.
• Previous full-time or part-time employment.
• Completion of at least two years of university coursework.

Responsibilities

• Work on a specific HR team, with potential assignments in HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or Center of Excellence functions.
• Contribute to meaningful HR project work and participate in program activities and professional development offerings.
• Depending on team placement, support talent strategies, workforce initiatives, business performance, employee relations, workforce planning, leader coaching, day-to-day HR partnership, or enterprise-wide HR programs, systems, and strategies.
• Participate in the Intern Innovation Challenge and present proposed solutions to Polaris executive leadership.
• Participate in the Internship Showcase and present career aspirations and a recap of the internship experience.
• Engage with mentors, peers, leaders, and the local community through program activities.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Eligible interns working more than 35 miles from their assigned location may receive relocation support, potentially including a relocation stipend and assistance securing temporary housing.
• Eligibility for overtime.

What This Job Offers

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