Nicholas Christenson

About Nicholas Christenson

Senior Human Resources Executive with a proven track record of driving strategic business outcomes through deep expertise in organizational design, change leadership, and talent management. Delivers results-focused execution paired with big-picture thinking to create value across diverse business environments.Brings a global mindset and excels in cross-cultural collaboration, with HR experience spanning corporate, manufacturing, and international settings. Recognized as a trusted advisor to executives and frontline teams, consistently driving impact across all levels of the organization. Outside of work, actively engaged in supporting local communities, reflecting a commitment to service that complements and reinforces professional leadership.

Experience

1. Vice President Human Resources

   Polaris Inc.

   May 2020 — Present

   Lead Human Resources for Global Off Road Division (>$6.9B Revenue, Employees) and the Global Engineering Function

Education

• UMN Carlson School of Management

  MA, Human Resources and Industrial Relations

  2003 — 2005

• University of Minnesota

  BA, Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Business Management

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Performance Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Hris
• Talent Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Leadership
• Organizational Design
• Sales
• Organizational Development
• Personnel Management
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Employee Engagement
• Business Process Improvement
• Professional Mentoring
• Human Resources
• Project Management
• Employee Relations
• Management
• Recruiting
• Process Improvement
• Talent Acquisition
• Start-Ups
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)