Kohler Leadership Development Program - Human Resources

Location: Onsite - 4 days, Kohler, WI

Early Talent at Kohler

Kohler’s

• Leadership Development Programs are designed to accelerate the development of
• future leaders through structured, cross-functional rotational experiences that
• drive meaningful business impact. Participants join as full-time associates,
• gaining broad exposure across the organization while being supported through
• intentional development, mentorship, and a strong cohort experience.

Program Overview

The Human Resources

• Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) is designed to develop the next
• generation of HR leaders through immersive experiences, strategic projects, and
• meaningful business partnerships. This two-year rotational program provides
• recent graduates with the opportunity to build expertise across key Human
• Resources functions while gaining a deep understanding of how talent, culture,
• and organizational effectiveness drive business success. Through a series of
• rotational assignments, participants will partner with leaders across the
• organization, contribute to high-impact initiatives, and tackle real-world
• business challenges that influence the employee experience and strengthen
• organizational performance. Supported by mentorship from experienced HR
• professionals, leadership exposure, and ongoing professional development
• opportunities, participants will develop the skills, business acumen, and
• strategic mindset needed to accelerate their careers and make a lasting impact
• at Kohler.

What You’ll Do

Explore

• Diverse HR Functions: Rotate through key areas such as HR business
• partnership, employee relations, talent acquisition, learning &
• development, and total rewards to build a well-rounded HR
• foundation.

Develop

• Strategic HR Skills: Strengthen your capabilities in leadership,
• data-driven decision-making, change management, and employee engagement
• through real-world challenges.

Drive

Meaningful Change: Contribute to initiatives that shape our culture,

support our people, and align with our business strategy.

Program Structure & Experiences

Kohler's

• Leadership Development Programs are designed as two-year, full-time rotational
• experiences that provide broad exposure to the business while accelerating
• leadership readiness. Participants complete 3–4 cross-functional rotations,
• each lasting 6–8 months, where they contribute to impactful work aligned to
• business priorities.

Beyond

• on-the-job experience, participants engage in a structured, enterprise-wide
• development journey that includes:
• A week-long immersive onboarding experience with their cross-functional cohort
• Intentional semi-annual seminars and quarterly learning sessions throughout the program
• Exposure to senior leaders and key stakeholders across the organization
• Ongoing mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback
• Opportunities to build community through a cohort-based experience and networking events

The

• program culminates in a formal graduation experience, positioning participants
• for strategic placement into full-time roles aligned to their strengths,
• interests, and business priorities.