HR Internship - Summer 2027

About the Role

The Polaris Human Resources Internship (HRIP) is a tailored 12-week paid summer internship designed for emerging juniors and seniors interested in pursuing a career in the global powersports industry. As a Human Resources Intern, you will gain hands-on experience through meaningful, project-based work that supports Polaris' business objectives. Interns are placed on specific HR teams based on business need and individual interests, with opportunities in HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, and Center of Excellence roles.

Responsibilities

• 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 in areas such as Organizational Development, Compensation, Early Talent, and Talent Analytics & Operations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related business field with an intended graduation date between August 2027 - May 2029.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• Ability to commit to a full 12-week internship, working 40 hours per week, within specified date ranges.
• Open to geographic mobility and relocation opportunities.
• U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) without need for employment sponsorship.
• Reliable transportation for daily commuting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software tools (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Word).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship/co-op experience or involvement in relevant projects.
• Previous leadership experience in work, organizations, or classroom settings.
• Demonstrated strengths in analysis, creative problem-solving, communication, interpersonal relationships, self-motivation, and leadership.
• Interest in future career opportunities and continued growth within Polaris.
• Completion of at least two years of university coursework.

Benefits

• Mentorship with a Polaris associate for support throughout the internship.
• Weekly functional and centralized learning sessions to broaden knowledge.
• Networking opportunities with peers and leaders.
• Participation in the Intern Innovation Challenge and Early Talent Summit Week.
• Community engagement opportunities.
• Final presentations to senior leaders to showcase achievements.
• Relocation assistance for eligible interns working 35+ miles from their assigned location.

Pay

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $21.50 to $31.50 per hour, plus eligibility for overtime. Individual pay is determined by factors such as education, experience, skills, and geography.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week, within one of the following date ranges: May 17th – August 6th, 2027, or May 31st – August 20th, 2027.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences since 1954. With a high-quality product lineup including RANGER®, RZR®, GENERAL™, Sportsman®, and more, Polaris serves over 100 countries. Headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris is committed to innovation and empowering employees to Think Outside.