Jaye Johnson is the Principal Consultant of The Avoir Company, LLC, a boutique Total Rewards consultancy specializing in strategic rewards design and planning for small businesses. Before launching her practice, Jaye spent over 13 years as an in-house Total Rewards practitioner in industries including manufacturing, restaurant, and technology/SaaS. She has led compensation and benefits strategy at both the enterprise and business-unit level, guiding organizations through growth, transformation, and organizational alignment.

Jaye holds certifications as a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) from WorldatWork. She is also a Certified Professional Coach through the World Coaching Institute. She has contributed thought leadership as a published author in Workspan magazine, WorldatWork’s flagship publication.

Drawing on her practitioner background and consulting expertise, Jaye brings a practical, creative, and business-focused perspective to Total Rewards strategy, with a passion for helping small and growing businesses design programs that deliver measurable value for both employees and employers.