What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Partner position at Aspire Living & Learning?
At Aspire Living & Learning, we believe that empowered teams create meaningful change. We're seeking a passionate and strategic HR Partner to join our People & Culture team in Connecticut and help drive a positive, inclusive, high-performing workplace culture.
As an HR Partner, you'll work closely with managers and cross-functional teams to support the full employee lifecycle—from onboarding and development to retention and organizational growth. If you're a relationship builder with a strong foundation in HR best practices and a knack for helping managers lead with clarity and compassion, we want to meet you.
What You'll Do:
Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on performance management, employee relations, and team development.
Collaborate across Recruiting, People Operations, and Workplace Learning to create a seamless employee experience.
Support organizational goals through strategic workforce and succession planning.
Provide data-informed insights to improve engagement, retention, and culture alignment.
Deliver training and coaching to managers and employees to support growth and development.
Guide managers through policy interpretation, employee relations matters, and performance conversations with empathy and consistency.
What You Bring:
3–5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a human services or education setting.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills—you're approachable, thoughtful, and solutions-oriented.
Proven experience in employee relations, performance management, and talent development.
Ability to use data to inform decisions and measure impact.
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
SHRM-CP/SCP certification preferred (or willingness to earn it within a year).
Valid driver's license and ability to travel occasionally between school sites- Trumbull, Stamford, and Naugatuck, CT.
Why Aspire?
At Aspire, we're more than a workplace—we're a mission-driven community. You'll be part of a supportive and innovative People & Culture team that values collaboration, equity, and continuous learning. We offer flexibility, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.
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.
Hours: 7:00 am- 3:00 pm Monday-Friday
From $80,000
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.
Salary : $80,000
