HR Coordinator

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.

Position Overview:

As an HR Coordinator, you will provide administrative and operational Human Resources support in key payroll and HR administrative processes. You will serve as a resource for employees, leaders, staffing partners, and HR teams by supporting recruiting, onboarding, payroll administration, HR systems, employee communications, and employee engagement initiatives. In this role, you will help ensure HR processes are executed accurately, confidentially, and consistently while contributing to a positive employee experience. You will partner with site leadership, staffing agencies, and cross-functional teams to support workforce needs, compliance activities, and continuous improvement efforts. This is a compelling opportunity to gain broad exposure across multiple HR functions while supporting critical business operations and employee programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support to employees and leaders regarding HR policies, procedures, payroll, attendance, benefits, and HR systems.
• Coordinate payroll administration, including timecard reviews, attendance tracking, payroll processing support, and payroll-related inquiries.
• Maintain employee records, HR documentation, organizational data, and other confidential personnel information.
• Support HR systems, including Workday and UKG, through employee transactions, reporting, audits, troubleshooting, and data management activities.
• Coordinate recruiting activities, including requisition support, candidate communications, interview scheduling, site tours, and hiring documentation.
• Partner with hiring leaders and staffing agencies to support temporary staffing, onboarding activities, workforce planning, and employee rollover processes.
• Facilitate onboarding and orientation activities to support a positive new employee experience and ensure compliance requirements are completed.
• Assist with compliance-related activities including I-9 verification, E-Verify administration, employee record maintenance, and audit support.
• Maintain HR reports, dashboards, metrics, and workforce data to support operational and business decisions.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, community outreach activities, site events, and related employee programs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support site workforce needs, employee relations activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide remote support to the Walker Evans facility for payroll, HR systems administration, and related HR processes.

Desired Competencies:

• Communication: You clearly convey information, ideas, and expectations to diverse audiences, adjusting your message to ensure understanding and alignment.
• Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.
• Planning & Organization: You manage time, resources, and priorities effectively to meet deadlines and deliver consistent results.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in Human Resources, payroll, recruiting, office administration, or a related field.
• Experience working with HRIS systems, payroll systems, and timekeeping platforms; Workday and UKG experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Some travel to support the Walker Evans facility and other locations as needed.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

The Battle Ground, WA site is a plant location with a standard office, light manufacturing, engineering, and warehouse operations. Some travel to the Walker Evans manufacturing facility and other locations will be required as needed. This position requires regular interaction with employees and leaders throughout the site and may require occasional schedule flexibility to support onboarding, training, employee events, and site support for the operations of day and swing shifts.  

The starting pay range for Washington is $22.00 to $28.00 per hour, plus eligibility for overtime.  Individual pay and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.  While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.

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To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.  Apply today!

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing.  Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings.  Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

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; 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 Inc. 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. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com.  To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).