Aspire Living & Learning is seeking a Director of Total Rewards & People Operations to lead the design and advancement of a competitive, equitable, and financially sustainable compensation strategy. The role involves overseeing HRIS, benefits, and compliance functions, as well as developing and implementing total rewards programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical and quantitative skillset, experience managing HR operations, benefits, and HRIS, and a deep knowledge of applicable state and federal employment and benefits laws.
Requirements
- Serve as Aspire’s subject-matter expert on compensation, advising the CPCO and executive team on pay strategy, market trends, and financial impact.
- Lead the creation, implementation, and ongoing refinement of Aspire’s compensation framework, including salary structures, career frameworks, job architecture, variable pay, and recognition programs.
- Conduct annual and mid-year compensation reviews, ensuring competitive positioning, internal equity, and budget alignment.
- Oversee pay equity audits and lead corrective action planning.
- Partner with Finance to model costs, forecast future needs, and support long-range workforce planning.
- Develop manager-friendly tools, guides, and training to improve compensation literacy across the organization.
- Develop and implement Aspire’s total rewards philosophy in alignment with the organization’s mission, values, and talent strategy.
- Lead the design and administration of compensation programs, including salary structures, pay equity analysis, benchmarking, and market adjustments.
- Partner with the Chief People & Culture Officer and Finance to analyze pay trends, affordability, and budget impact.
- Evaluate benefits offerings for cost-effectiveness, competitiveness, and alignment with Aspire’s culture and workforce needs.
- Oversee the development of clear, employee-centered communications about Aspire’s total rewards programs.
- Oversee the administration of employee benefits and leave programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service delivery.
- Manage relationships with brokers, vendors, and consultants; lead annual renewal and open enrollment processes.
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations related to benefits, leaves, ACA, COBRA, and related filings.
- Lead the administration and optimization of Aspire’s HRIS (UKG) to ensure data accuracy, efficiency, and strong user experience.
- Oversee system configurations, workflows, reporting, and upgrades.
- Ensure HR data integrity and provide analytics to support strategic workforce planning, DEIB insights, and leadership reporting.
- Manage the People Operations team, including HRIS, benefits, and compliance staff, fostering growth, accountability, and cross-team collaboration.
- Drive process improvement initiatives that streamline HR operations, enhance employee experience, and reduce administrative burden.
- Partner with legal, finance, and payroll to ensure compliance, consistency, and accuracy in people-related data and policies.
- Prepare and manage budgets, reports, and dashboards for People & Culture operations.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief People & Culture Officer on data-driven decision-making related to pay, benefits, and workforce trends.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options
- Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!
