Coach managers on giving feedback, handling difficult conversations, and building strong teams.
Employee Relations & Compliance
Manage employee relations for the corporate office, including investigations, corrective action, and clear documentation.
Apply company policies consistently and keep corporate HR practices compliant with federal and Utah employment law.
Talent & Performance Management
Run the performance review process for the corporate office, including goal setting, calibration support, and follow-through with managers.
Support compensation reviews, promotions, and job leveling for corporate roles in partnership with HR leadership.
Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring needs and own a strong onboarding experience for new corporate hires.
Learning & Development
Coordinate and deliver training for corporate employees and managers, covering manager fundamentals, compliance, and professional development.
Employee Engagement
Plan and run engagement initiatives for the corporate office, including recognition programs, survey action planning, and events that reflect Backcountry's outdoor culture.
Cross-Team Partnership
Collaborate with peer HR managers supporting fulfillment, call center, and retail teams to keep policies and practices aligned across Backcountry.
- Support the people side of organizational changes affecting the corporate office, such as reorganizations or acquisition integrations.
- Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years as an HR generalist or HR business partner supporting corporate or professional employees.
Hands-on employee relations experience, including conducting investigations and documenting outcomes.
Experience running or supporting a performance management cycle.
Working knowledge of federal and Utah employment law (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and related requirements).
Experience delivering training or facilitating workshops for employees and managers.
Strong communication skills and the credibility to advise managers and senior leaders.
Highly organized and comfortable working in an HRIS.
- Must currently live in the Salt Lake City area and be able to work in-office 3x/week.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
Experience in an e-commerce, retail, or consumer brand environment.
- Exposure to organizational change or acquisition integration from an HR perspective.
- Why Join
- The people who do best here are builders. They take ownership, move fast, and want to see the direct impact of their work.
Team Impact: Be the HR partner for the corporate teams that drive Backcountry—your work shows up directly in how HQ hires, grows, and performs.
Leadership Development: Work closely with senior leadership and deepen your craft as a people manager and HR strategist.
Ownership: Shape corporate HR programs from day one and own team performance and delivery on a hands-on team.
- Competitive Benefits: Paid time off policies, 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies, and employee discounts across our portfolio of brands.
- Interview Process
- Recruiter Screen - A 30-minute conversation with our recruiting team to align on the role, your background, and what you are looking for.
Hiring Manager Interview - A conversation with the VP, Human Resources focused on your HR partnership approach, employee relations judgment, and experience running performance and engagement programs.
Leadership Interview - A discussion with corporate leaders you would partner with, focused on how you build trust and support their teams.
Panel Interview - A session with cross-functional stakeholders, including peer HR managers, to assess collaboration, communication, and approach to people challenges.
In-Person Interview - We'd like to meet you at our Salt Lake City office. Details and logistics will be arranged with your recruiter.
Reference Checks - Conducted in parallel with the final stages where possible.
Offer - We move quickly for the right candidate.
- Interview process is subject to change. Any updates will be communicated promptly and clearly.
- Please Note
- Part of our interview process is a mandatory in-person interview with someone on our team prior to an offer. Candidates that are unwilling or unable to meet for an in-person interview will be removed from consideration immediately.
