What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Business Partner position at Traeger Wood Pellet Grills?
Welcome to the Traegerhood:
Our business is BBQ, and business tastes good. Traeger invented the wood pellet grill over 30 years ago, and we’ve been revolutionizing outdoor cooking ever since. We’re a team of disruptors, innovators, problem solvers, and food fanatics who are dedicated to bringing people together to create a more flavorful world. From our headquarters in Salt Lake City and beyond, 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 seeking an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) with a strong focus on employee relations to join our dynamic People and Culture team. As HR Business Partner, you will serve as a strategic advisor collaborating with leadership and employees to enhance performance, improve employee engagement, and ensure compliance with HR policies and labor law. This role supports our commissioned-based Brand Ambassador sales team. The Brand Ambassador team is made up of 200 passionate sales individuals who travel the country selling our products, welcoming customers into the Traegerhood one-by-one.
How You'll Help Us Win:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees by addressing concerns, fostering a positive work environment, and guiding leadership on conflict resolution.
- Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, including conducting investigations and recommending appropriate actions.
- Develop and implement initiatives that promote a fair, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture.
- Partner with leaders to develop initiatives that foster a culture of high performance and accountability.
- Analyze data from engagement surveys and employee feedback to facilitate regular action planning and make recommendations on workplace improvements.
- Embed within the business unit to understand its goals, challenges, and workforce needs, to provide tailored HR support and strategic guidance.
- Advise managers on HR policies, ensuring consistent application, including FMLA, ADA, and workers' compensation cases.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and industry best practices while mitigating risk.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- 5 years of proven experience as a HR Business Partner (supporting sales teams preferred)
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and industry trends
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to influence and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Proficiency in HR software and data-driven decision-making.
Why You Will Love to Work 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
