HR Partner - Aspire Living & Learning : Job Details

HR PartnerLocation: Bedford, NH & Leominster, MA- Ability to travel between both locations. Department: People & Culture Reports to: Director of People & Culture Status: Full-Time, Exempt Make an Impact at Aspire Living & Learning At Aspire Living & Learning, we believe that strong teams build strong communities. We're looking for a passionate and collaborative HR Partner to help our managers lead with confidence, compassion, and clarity. If you're driven by meaningful work and want to help shape a workplace culture where people feel seen, heard, and supported, this might be the role for you. What You'll Do As an HR Partner, you'll serve as a strategic advisor and trusted resource to managers across our NH and MA regions. You'll support the full employee lifecycle-from onboarding through growth and development-and help ensure that every step reflects our mission and values. Working closely with our Talent Acquisition, People Operations, and Workplace Learning teams, you'll:

• Coach and support managers in performance management, employee relations, and team development.
• Help identify and nurture high-potential employees for internal growth.
• Participate in workforce planning, succession planning, and change management initiatives.
• Interpret and guide HR policies in ways that enhance our inclusive culture.
• Use HR data to shape strategies that improve engagement and retention.
• Assist in delivering and refining employee training programs.
• Navigate complex employee relations matters with fairness, empathy, and consistency.

Who You Are You're a strategic HR professional who sees people as the heart of every organization. You understand that strong, compassionate leadership builds thriving teams, and you're passionate about supporting both. You bring confidence, thoughtfulness, and a genuine curiosity to your work, always looking for meaningful ways to support the employee and manager experience. You'll need:

• 3-5 years of HR experience, including performance management and employee relations.
• A strong understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and organizational culture.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• A bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• SHRM-CP/SCP preferred (or willingness to obtain within one year).
• Valid driver's license and background check required.

What We Offer 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. From $ 80,000/YR 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.