Human Resources Manager

Position: Human Resources Manager  

Location: Remote -This role can be fully remote but must be based in the New England area to attend annual meetings.  

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Join the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) in our mission to protect the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Appalachian region, ongoing since 1876. Our values encompass diversity, inclusivity, trust, and respect for the environment. As an employee, you'll gain access to enriching programs, policies, and procedures that enable you to drive real change. If you're ready to explore, protect, and create memories within a dynamic community, apply now to be a part of the AMC team!  

Position Summary: 
We are seeking a proactive, efficient, and detail-oriented HR Manager with strong Human Resources experience and knowledge to oversee and manage key HR functions, including employee benefits administration, ACA reporting and compliance, HRIS management, and employee relations. The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running, applying strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to drive HR initiatives and improve processes. This role will report to the HR Director and serve as a vital resource for both HR operations and employees, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and a positive employee experience. Additionally, this role is a direct supervisor to other HR team member(s), provides backup support for pre-boarding, payroll, and other HR operational functions as needed. 

We are looking for a strategic thinker who excels at supporting organizational growth and fostering a positive, culture where everyone feels valued. 

What you’ll be doing at AMC: 

Benefits, Leave, & Compliance 

• Oversee the administration and day-to-day management of employee benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, voluntary benefits, and AMC-specific programs such as PTO and other internal benefit offerings. 

• Ensure compliance with ACA benefit management, reporting, and other federal, state, and local regulations. 

• Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA, state paid leave programs, ADA-related leave, workers' compensation coordination, and other leaves of absence, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies. 

• Conduct new hire benefit meetings with all full-time and part-time benefit eligible employees.  

• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, questions, and issue resolution. 

HR Systems & Payroll Support 

• Assist and support maintaining the HRIS (currently Paycom), ensuring accurate employee data, reporting, and system functionality. 

• Assist with preparing, processing, and tracking Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) for all employment changes—such as transfers, job and status changes, terminations, and any other actions requiring formal documentation. 

• Serve as a backup for payroll processing when necessary, ensuring timely and accurate payroll execution. 

• Prepare and analyze HR reports focused on compliance, internal audit needs, and workforce analytics to inform leadership decisions. 

Employee Relations & HR Operations 

• Partner with managers to address employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution. 

• Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices. 

• Supervise designated HR team member, including work prioritization, training, coaching, employee development, and performance management. 

• Assist when necessary, with pre-boarding and onboarding by monitoring and supporting the completion of required new hire paperwork to ensure full compliance, and act as a backup when the primary team member(s) overseeing this process is unavailable. 

• Maintain and update HR policies, employee handbook, and standard operating procedures.  

Additional Responsibilities 

• Monitor changes to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, recommending and implementing updates to policies, practices, and procedures as needed to maintain compliance. 

• Ensure HR compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. 

• Prepare and manage EEOC reporting. 

• Assist with recruitment and talent management initiatives as needed. 

• Support HR projects and initiatives as assigned.