Aspire - Chief People and Experience Officer

Job Description

Job Description

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About the Organization

Aspire’s mission is to connect people with disabilities to ever-greater possibilities for learning, jobs, and safe places to call home.

Since 1960, Aspire, a non-profit organization, has been providing services and support for people with disabilities. Aspire provides 24/7 services to 300 adults with disabilities across 23 community homes in Lake and Cook Counties and two Academies (Hillside and Waukegan, IL), including innovative services to help adults with disabilities develop the necessary skills to live a full and rewarding life.

The Opportunity

The Chief People and Experience Officer (CPXO) serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and provides enterprise-wide leadership for human resources, talent strategy, organizational development, workforce planning, and change management. At the core of this role is the interpersonal stewardship of Aspire's culture, championing an exceptional, high-touch team member experience that fosters engagement, deep belonging, personal growth, and mission impact. Central to the CPXO’s mandate is designing robust leadership development frameworks that equip, coach, and empower staff across the organization. This leader is also accountable for driving strict HR compliance, mitigating employment risk, and maintaining alignment with evolving regulatory and labor standards.

Location, Compensation and Benefits

Aspire has three primary locations with 22 community homes (and growing) serving the Chicagoland area and southern Wisconsin. Their Central Administrative Office is at 1815 South Wolf Road in Hillside, Illinois. This is a hybrid role, in office/ at program sites 4 days a week.

The salary range for this role is $155,000 – $170,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Aspire offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, a retirement plan with employer contributions, paid time off and holidays, and other employee support programs that foster balance and well-being.