Jennifer C. Loftus is a Founding Partner of and National Director for Astron Solutions. Her primary areas of expertise are the development, design, and implementation of base pay compensation systems, primarily as they impact non-profit and small to moderate sized organizations. Jennifer also focuses on the design, administration, & analysis of customized cash compensation, benefits, and employee surveys.
Jennifer has 30 years of compensation and Human Resources generalist experience. Prior to Astron, Jennifer was an Associate Consultant with the Metro New York Rewards consulting practice of the Hay Group (Korn Ferry), a worldwide leader in compensation consulting services. Jennifer also garnered experience at organizations including Parsons Brinckerhoff (WSP USA), Eagle Electric Manufacturing Company, Pace University, and Harcourt General.
Jennifer is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and WorldatWork. She is also a member of New York City SHRM (formerly HR/NY) and the New York Compensation Association. Jennifer is a Past President of New York City SHRM, an honorary Board member of Central New York SHRM (Syracuse, NY), and the 2022 recipient of the New York City SHRM President’s Award for Outstanding Service and the 2012 Breiger Award. Jennifer has served as a subject matter expert to the SHRM Learning System and currently facilitates a number of programs as a SHRM instructor. Jennifer is an alumna of SHRM’s Total Rewards Special Expertise Panel and SHRM’s Workplace Flexibility Advisory Committee, and has been a volunteer article reviewer for WorldatWork & SHRM. She also served on the WorldatWork Affiliate Advisory Council, as Chair and regional representative.
Jennifer is a sought-after speaker on topics regarding total rewards, employee retention strategies, and labor market trends. Jennifer presents at national and local Human Resource conferences in addition to various regional and local HR groups throughout the United States. Jennifer also has appeared on national and local television and radio programs and been quoted in multiple print and web media outlets.
Jennifer has an MBA in Human Resource Management with highest honors from Pace University and a BS in Accounting summa cum laude from Rutgers University. The Pace University chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon awarded Jennifer the chapter’s first annual Alumni Achievement Award. She also served on Pace University’s Spirit of Pace Awards Dinner Committee.
Jennifer has been an Adjunct Professor in Human Resources at Pace University, an Adjunct Associate Professor in Human Resources at Long Island University, an Adjunct Instructor at Nassau Community College, and a Human Resources subject matter expert / instructional designer / Adjunct Faculty with LIM College.
Jennifer received the 2014 Gotham Comedy Foundation’s Lifetime Ambassador of Laughter Award.
Professional Designations/ Accreditations:
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
Professional in Human Resources - California (PHRca)
Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR)
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP®)
Certified Benefits Professional (CBP®)
Global Rewards Professional (GRP®)
Education
MBA Human Resource Management, Pace University
B.S., Accounting, Long Island University
Jennifer C. Loftus is a Founding Partner of and National Director for Astron Solutions. Her primary areas of expertise are the development, design, and implementation of base pay compensation systems, primarily as they impact non-profit and small to moderate sized organizations. Jennifer also focuses on the design, administration, & analysis of customized cash compensation, benefits, and employee surveys.
Jennifer has 30 years of compensation and Human Resources generalist experience. Prior to Astron, Jennifer was an Associate Consultant with the Metro New York Rewards consulting practice of the Hay Group (Korn Ferry), a worldwide leader in compensation consulting services. Jennifer also garnered experience at organizations including Parsons Brinckerhoff (WSP USA), Eagle Electric Manufacturing Company, Pace University, and Harcourt General.
Jennifer is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and WorldatWork. She is also a member of New York City SHRM (formerly HR/NY) and the New York Compensation Association. Jennifer is a Past President of New York City SHRM, an honorary Board member of Central New York SHRM (Syracuse, NY), and the 2022 recipient of the New York City SHRM President’s Award for Outstanding Service and the 2012 Breiger Award. Jennifer has served as a subject matter expert to the SHRM Learning System and currently facilitates a number of programs as a SHRM instructor. Jennifer is an alumna of SHRM’s Total Rewards Special Expertise Panel and SHRM’s Workplace Flexibility Advisory Committee, and has been a volunteer article reviewer for WorldatWork & SHRM. She also served on the WorldatWork Affiliate Advisory Council, as Chair and regional representative.
Jennifer is a sought-after speaker on topics regarding total rewards, employee retention strategies, and labor market trends. Jennifer presents at national and local Human Resource conferences in addition to various regional and local HR groups throughout the United States. Jennifer also has appeared on national and local television and radio programs and been quoted in multiple print and web media outlets.
Jennifer has an MBA in Human Resource Management with highest honors from Pace University and a BS in Accounting summa cum laude from Rutgers University. The Pace University chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon awarded Jennifer the chapter’s first annual Alumni Achievement Award. She also served on Pace University’s Spirit of Pace Awards Dinner Committee.
Jennifer has been an Adjunct Professor in Human Resources at Pace University, an Adjunct Associate Professor in Human Resources at Long Island University, an Adjunct Instructor at Nassau Community College, and a Human Resources subject matter expert / instructional designer / Adjunct Faculty with LIM College.
Jennifer received the 2014 Gotham Comedy Foundation’s Lifetime Ambassador of Laughter Award.
