Blue Forest is hiring: Human Resources Manager in St. Louis

Location: Remote

Reports to: Director of HR and Operations

Salary: $89,000 – $105,000/year

Travel: Infrequent, less than 5%

Priority Application Window: October 24th, 2025

Preferred Start Date: January 5th, 2026

Overview

Blue Forest is a conservation finance non-profit founded in 2015 focused on advancing ecosystem restoration through scientific research, financial innovation, and collaborative partnerships. The organization manages investor capital through its Forest Resilience Bond (FRB) and has established Blue Forest Asset Management (BFAM) to connect investors with mission-aligned opportunities in various asset classes. Blue Forest is a fully remote, interdisciplinary team committed to the mission: “To accelerate ecological restoration through conservation finance, enabling climate resilience for ecosystems and communities.”

Blue Forest is composed of scientists, engineers, foresters, finance professionals, and communications specialists who value continuous learning, collaboration, innovation, and science-driven impact.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager is a key member of the operations team and serves as the primary point of contact for HR programs, processes, and systems. The role balances hands-on support with opportunities to lead HR projects. Approximately 80% of the role focuses on core HR generalist responsibilities (recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compliance, employee relations) and 20% supports operations and IT functions. The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and collaborative with the Director of HR and Operations, with 3–5 years of progressive HR experience and a readiness to grow into leadership of workstreams and projects in a remote, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Human Resources (80%)
• Human Resources Leadership & Strategy: Support the Director of HR and Operations with HR strategies and initiatives aligned to organizational goals; lead discrete HR projects; identify bottlenecks and contribute proactive, solutions-oriented ideas.
• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Coordinate full-cycle recruitment for most positions, draft job descriptions, source candidates, coordinate interviews, and manage onboarding logistics; collaborate on hiring strategy for senior or specialized roles; ensure smooth onboarding that supports culture and role readiness.
• Performance Management & Development: Support performance management processes, schedule reviews, prepare documentation, collect feedback; partner with managers for coaching and escalate complex issues when needed.
• Employee Relations & Culture: Serve as first point of contact for employee questions; escalate sensitive matters; assist in fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Compensation, Benefits & Compliance: Administer benefits enrollments, respond to inquiries, support compliance documentation; maintain accurate records and assist with audits under director guidance.
• HRIS, Data & Reporting: Maintain HR systems and records; generate basic reports and dashboards; escalate analysis and recommendations to the Director.
• Policy & Process Development: Assist in drafting and updating HR policies; research best practices to inform policy improvements.
• People Development & Supervision: Provide informal guidance to junior staff or interns; coordinate internal training; manage learning tools and track progress; support implementation of a new learning platform.

Operations & IT Support

• System Administration: Assist with systems administration, account setup, license management, and troubleshooting in collaboration with IT vendors.
• Technology Inventory & Procurement: Track inventory and assist with equipment/software procurement.
• Operational Logistics: Support team retreats and meetings, manage internal systems, and maintain data security compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a generalist role.
• Broad exposure to core HR functions (recruiting, onboarding, performance management, compliance).
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust across a remote team.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms, applicant tracking systems, and basic IT administration.
• Comfort with ambiguity and willingness to take initiative while collaborating with the Director of HR and Operations.
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR is a plus.
• Familiarity with IT provisioning and system management is a plus.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage; subsidized coverage for dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% employer match
• 4 weeks paid vacation and 17 paid holidays; paid sick time and volunteer time
• 3 months of paid family leave
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Access to Dependent Care FSA and Health FSA
• Public Lands Exploration stipend (reimbursements for visits to National Forests, county parks, etc.)
• Monthly Home Office stipend or co-working space provided
• Dependent care costs subsidized for business travel
• Additional stipends for health & wellness; home internet and cell service
• Financial support for professional development

Additional Information

Blue Forest is a fully remote company with staff across all four continental U.S. time zones. Some overlap with Pacific Standard Time is expected to collaborate with partners and team members. The organization hosts an in-person team retreat each year.

How To Apply

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter through Recruitee. People from historically underrepresented populations and candidates with non-traditional career paths are encouraged to apply.

If participating in the interview process would incur expenses (e.g., childcare), please let us know and we can reimburse reasonable expenses up to $30/hour for twice the length of each interview, with reimbursement requests available upon offer.