Senior Early Talent Program Specialist - Minneapolis, United States - Polaris Inc.

Description

Senior Early Talent Program Specialist

Company Overview:

Polaris Inc. is a global leader in powersports and known to millions of people around the world as we offer a diverse portfolio of products and services including boats, off-road vehicles, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, and more. Polaris pioneers' product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services, that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954.

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:

The Senior Early Talent Program Specialist, reporting to the Early Talent Programs Manager, is based at the Global Headquarters in Medina, MN. In this role, the specialist serves as the primary support for Polaris' centralized early talent programs, encompassing internships and leadership development. Beyond full lifecycle recruiting, the focus extends to initiatives centered on diversity and inclusion, student outreach, and program management. The role actively drives innovation and continuous improvement, emphasizing the creation of proactive pipelines crucial for Polaris' profitable growth. Responsible for illustrating the optimal talent pipelines, the specialist collaborates with stakeholders across Polaris' Business Units, playing a pivotal role in the ongoing expansion of the Polaris Early Talent programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Full-Cycle Program Management:

• and maintain student questionnaires/surveys including brand slides, intern interest, mentor, feedback, hiring preparation/relocation, etc.
• standardized communications to HR Program Partners throughout the journey of the early talent associates including technology, budgeting, recruitment updates, development updates, and others.
• orientation and onboarding sessions to ensure a smooth transition into the organization.
• identified areas of development throughout the journey of associates, including annual events like the Early Talent Summit and national diversity events (SWE & SHPE).
• all expenses in appropriate budget.

Communications:

• general candidate questions throughout the recruitment process.
• update participants and participate in LinkedIn group connections, posts and updates.
• welcome care packages, working with Talent Branding & Event Specialist to order supplies and create Newsletters throughout the recruitment cycle.
• Brand slide communications and collection process.

Training & Delivery:

• with marketing materials, research, reporting, process mapping and building contacts for the future season for all student programs.
• Toolkit training for incoming coaches & mentors.
• in the delivery of the learning journey for interns and rotational program participants.

Feedback & Data Analysis:

• program reporting & career tracking of each program participant.
• and evaluate the effectiveness of the program, making continuous improvements based on feedback and results.
• and regularly update interview and candidate trackers to facilitate year-end reporting.
• other aspects of the Emerging Talent Team as needed, contributing to the overall success of talent development initiatives.

Recruitment and University Partnerships:

• full-cycle recruitment efforts, including demand planning, candidate screening, and onboarding.
• an effective campus strategy in collaboration with identified universities, appointing internal leads to represent Polaris at targeted events.
• & update job descriptions according to post them across various job boards, student career services, and diversity platforms. Manage the removal of postings post-selection.
• as the primary point of contact for external partners such as Yello and Handshake.
• partner university activities, including career fair registrations, networking events, and logistics for Yello Event Manager.
• as a liaison between Polaris and campus career centers, providing information on deadlines, communications, and supplying marketing materials.

Skills and Experiences

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
• Previous experience executing early career program management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage with diverse audiences.
• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build positive relationships.
• Familiarity with campus recruitment strategies and university specific platforms to engage students (i.e. Handshake, Yello).
• time management, organizational and communication skills
• thinker with the ability to think creatively about process and best practices.
• attention to detail in all aspects of program planning, execution, and evaluation.
• to think critically and strategically to overcome obstacles in program development and execution.
• to travel as needed during peak recruitment cycles (September-November).

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. 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 GENERALTM side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; 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.

EEO Statement

Polaris 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.