Human Resources Manager

As the Human Resources Manager for the Appalachian Mountain Club, you will lead core HR operations that support day-to-day people management and organizational compliance. This fully remote role is based in the New England area to support annual in-person meetings, and reports to the HR Director while supervising members of the HR team.

You will oversee benefits administration, ACA-related compliance, HRIS support, and employee relations, and you will step in as backup for key HR operational needs such as payroll and pre-boarding when required. The position also involves maintaining HR policies and partnering with managers to resolve employee issues and support consistent HR practices.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the administration and day-to-day operations of employee benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, voluntary benefits, and AMC-specific offerings such as PTO and internal benefit programs.
• Ensure ACA benefit management, reporting, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA, state paid leave programs, ADA-related leave, and workers’ compensation coordination, while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and internal policies.
• Run new-hire benefit meetings for all full-time and part-time benefit-eligible employees.
• Support employees with benefits enrollment, questions, and issue resolution.
• Support maintenance of the HRIS (currently Paycom), including accurate employee data, reporting, and system functionality.
• Prepare, process, and track Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) for employment changes such as transfers, job and status changes, terminations, and other actions requiring formal documentation.
• Serve as backup for payroll processing as needed to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Prepare and analyze HR reports for compliance, internal audit needs, and workforce analytics to inform leadership decisions.
• Partner with managers on employee relations matters, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Advise managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Supervise designated HR team member(s), including work prioritization, training, coaching, employee development, and performance management.
• Assist with pre-boarding and onboarding by monitoring required new hire paperwork for compliance, and act as backup when the primary team member(s) are unavailable.
• Maintain and update HR policies, the employee handbook, and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor changes to federal, state, and local employment laws and recommend and implement updates to policies, practices, and procedures as needed.
• Ensure HR compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Prepare and manage EEOC reporting.
• Support recruitment and talent management initiatives as needed and contribute to HR projects and initiatives assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or related field (preferred).
• At least 5 years of HR experience, including benefits administration, HRIS management, and employee relations.
• Knowledge of ACA compliance and payroll processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment and limited direction.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and practical problem-solving.
• Collaborative team approach with strong interpersonal skills across functions.
• Experience with Paycom is preferred.

Compensation and location

• Salary: USD 65,500 to 88,400 per year
• Location: Charlestown, MA (remote); must be based in the New England area for annual meetings

Benefits

• Health plan with generous employer contributions, plus optional vision and dental.
• 100% employer paid life insurance, AD&D insurance, and long-term disability.
• 403(b) with 4% matching employer contributions and a vesting schedule (benefit increases with tenure).
• Up to 4 weeks of Paid Time Off and up to 11 paid company holidays at hire (increases with tenure).
• 30% discount on AMC Merchandise.
• Free Annual AMC Membership.
• 10 free nights at AMC locations.
• Educational Assistance.
• Pro deal discounts on equipment, gear, and more.
• Potential for annual compensation reviews commensurate with performance and effort.

Apply

Please submit a resume and letter of interest. No phone calls or agencies.

Background record check requirement

AMC requires employees working in programs or facilities that serve children, disabled persons, or the elderly to complete a criminal background record check annually. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results.