HR Generalist at Traeger Grills in Salt Lake City, UT

Welcome to the Traegerhood: Our business is BBQ, and business tastes good. Traeger invented the wood pellet grill over 30 years ago, and we’re fanatics who are dedicated to bringing people together to create a more flavorful world. From our headquarters in Salt Lake City, we work tirelessly to provide a world-class experience to our customers, retailers, and especially our employees. If you’re a team player who’s dedicated to delivering top-quality results every day, then we want you to come cook with us. What You’ll Do: Traeger is looking for an HR Generalist who brings energy, initiative, and a genuine commitment to setting our people up for success! This role is the operational heartbeat of the HR function — you’ll be the go-to resource for employees and managers across the company, owning the fundamentals of HR with precision and care. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, build relationships naturally, and take pride in getting the details right, this is your seat at the table. Location: Salt Lake City, UT Schedule: Hybrid 3 days in office (M-W), 2 days remote WHAT YOU’LL DO Serve as a trusted, frontline HR partner for employees and managers across various business groups Execute end-to-end onboarding and offboarding logistics, including background checks, I-9s, IT coordination, Day 1 communications, exit interviews, and systems offboarding Support employees in navigating benefits questions, including general health plan information, open enrollment, and COBRA Coordinate leave of absence programs, managing intake, monitoring, and return-to-work logistics Handle workers’ comp intake and tracking, and support OSHA compliance reporting Support compliance requirements including FLSA audits, SOX requests, and compliance training coordination Process unemployment claims and respond to employment verification requests in a timely manner Leverage AI-enabled tools, automations, and emerging technologies to streamline HR workflows Maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS — processing lifecycle changes, EFM uploads, and personnel updates Partner with HR leadership to ensure consistent application of HR policies and alignment with U.S. federal, state, and local employment laws Support employee engagement initiatives, including company events and volunteering activities Own or support various People & Culture initiatives during your tenure (training, compliance, employee experience, feedback, reporting, etc.) Grow into employee relations, engagement programs, and talent management as stretch opportunities in partnership with the Director of Talent Management WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED 3–5 years of progressive HR generalist or HR operations experience Working knowledge of employment law (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA) Hands-on HRIS experience (UKG preferred) Strong written and verbal communication Proficiency with MS Office Curiosity and comfort with AI tools and emerging technology. PHR or SHRM-CP is a plus. You’ll thrive here if you: Bring energy and enthusiasm to every interaction Build trusted relationships with employees and managers alike Stay highly organized under a broad range of HR activities and initiatives Exercise sound judgment and know when to escalate Take ownership without waiting to be asked Handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity Demonstrate strong attention to detail, initiative, and follow-through Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously with autonomy Are genuinely excited about Traeger’s brand and culture Why You Will Love Working Here: Be part of the most disruptive force in outdoor cooking Join a true team working towards a common goal Culture of risk-taking, innovation, & quality So. Much. Food. Have an outdoor lover’s paradise in your backyard Full medical/dental/vision package to fit your needs 401k to help you plan for the future Tuition reimbursement Individual professional development programs & initiatives to help you grow professionally Great discounts on all things Traeger Did we mention all the food?