Director of People & Culture Operations

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We are Aspire Living & Learning, a non-profit human services agency making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults and children with autism and other disabilities. With over 1,000 employees across five states, we are passionate about creating inclusive environments where every individual can thrive. Our mission is rooted in empowerment, compassion, and innovation.

We’re seeking a strategic and operational leader to join our People & Culture team as the Director of People & Culture Operations. This position will play a key role in shaping and executing the operational functions that drive an exceptional employee experience while ensuring compliance and efficiency across HR processes. This position offers the flexibility of remote work, with the expectation that the candidate resides within a reasonable driving distance of one of our offices in VT, CT, MA, MD, or NH. Some travel to these offices will be required to maintain team connectivity and support onsite needs.

Why Join Aspire?

• Impactful Mission: Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of neurodiverse individuals.
• Innovative Culture: Work in a forward-thinking environment that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Growth Opportunities: Lead transformative HR initiatives while advancing your career.

As the Director of People & Culture Operations, you will:

• Lead and optimize HR processes, workflows, and systems to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
• Oversee compliance efforts, ensuring alignment with labor laws and Aspire’s internal policies.
• Manage benefits and compensation programs, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with Aspire’s goals.
• Oversee leave administration and ensure seamless, compliant management of employee leave programs.
• Drive HRIS management (UKG Pro), ensuring data integrity, effective reporting, and system enhancements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across HR operations, talent acquisition, and employee engagement.
• Lead key projects such as benefits renewals, HR technology implementations, and policy updates.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Improvement & Compliance

• • Identify opportunities to automate and streamline HR operations.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, managing audits and regulatory filings.
  • Collaborate with the legal team to assess and mitigate HR-related risks.

Benefits & Compensation

• • Manage benefits programs, including medical, dental, retirement, and wellness initiatives.
  • Lead compensation strategies, including benchmarking, pay equity, and merit adjustments.

HRIS Management

• • Oversee the HRIS (UKG Pro) to ensure accuracy, reporting capabilities, and alignment with organizational needs.
  • Partner with IT to troubleshoot, implement upgrades, and integrate new functionalities.

Team Leadership

• • Lead and develop a team of HR professionals, providing coaching and mentorship.
  • Foster collaboration across the People & Culture team to ensure a seamless employee experience.

Project Management

• • Drive HR projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and timelines.

What You Bring:

• • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; SHRM-CP/PHR or SHRM-SCP/SPHR preferred.
  • Experience: 7+ years in HR, with 5+ years in operations, compliance, or management roles. Experience with UKG Pro is a plus.
  • Skills:
    • Expertise in HR operations, compliance, and benefits administration.
    • Proficiency in HRIS platforms and advanced Excel skills.
    • Strong project management and problem-solving abilities.
    • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
• Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
• Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!

If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.