HR Generalist

Traeger Grills • Salt Lake City, UT

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• PHR or SHRM-CP is a plus.
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees