HR Generalist

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?