Human Resources Generalist

HR Generalist (Plant)

Summary

As an HR Generalist at Polaris’ Osceola Powertrain Plant, you’ll be a key member of the Human Resources team, supporting a diverse manufacturing workforce. This role serves as a trusted advisor to both employees and management by fostering a high-performance culture, ensuring HR best practices, and driving employee engagement, development, and retention. 

Information

Group

Central Operations

Job level

Individual Contributor

Location

Osceola, WI     

Reports to

HR Manager

Responsibilities

Employee Relations:  30 %

• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and conflict resolution.
• Partner with managers and supervisors with record keeping and documentation on employee relations issues and corrective action steps in disciplinary issues.
• Support a positive workplace culture based on Polaris values.
• Conduct exit interviews and processes required termination paperwork.

Policy Implementation & Compliance:  10 %

• Interpret and apply company policies, labor laws, and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA). Partner with leaders to ensure compliance.
• Counsel employees regarding duties, career development, benefits programs, policies and other employment related issues.

Support HR Projects: 10 %

• Collaborate with HR and plant leadership on initiatives including cross-functional employee engagement, safety/EHS, and continuous improvement efforts.

Performance & Engagement: 10 %

• Support performance management processes, lead employee engagement initiatives, and assist with employee recognition programs.

Recruitment & Onboarding: 5 %

• Assist in sourcing, interviewing, and hiring hourly and salaried talent.
• Manage onboarding and orientation to ensure new hires feel connected and supported.

Training & Development: 5 %

• Coordinate employee development programs, track required training, and support leadership development initiatives.

HR Reporting & Systems: 5 %

• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS (e.g., Workday), generate reports, and ensure data integrity.

Experience & Skills

• 2–4 years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar HR role.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of business and people matters. 
• Proficiency with HRIS systems (Workday, UKG preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

Additional Information

Why Work at Polaris Osceola:

• Join a team that builds the engines that power adventure.
• Enjoy a supportive, collaborative, and hands-on work environment.
• Be part of a company committed to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Please note that this job description is not intended to provide an exhaustive listing of tasks, activities, or responsibilities required of the employee in this role. Tasks, responsibilities, and duties may change without notice.