Executive Director, HR & Leadership Development

The Arc Lexington; City of Gloversville (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc Lexington is seeking an experienced, strategic executive to lead Human Resources and Staff Training, partnering with the CEO to strengthen leadership capacity and succession planning. This role sits on the executive leadership team and ensures HR and Training support organizational priorities, regulatory compliance, and workforce needs.

You will oversee workforce planning, recruitment, retention, performance management, and compensation practices, while guiding leadership development and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Organizational Development or related field; Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible HR leadership experience, including senior management or executive-level responsibility.
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR or related certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, workforce management and HR best practices.
• Experience in leadership development, talent assessment, succession planning, or organizational development.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and accountability for HR and Staff Training functions, aligning with organizational priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee regulatory training, employee competency development, and professional learning opportunities.
• Lead and develop HR and Training department leaders with clear expectations and performance measures.
• Advise CEO and senior leadership on complex workforce and organizational matters.
• Partner with CEO to assess leadership capabilities and develop succession plans for senior roles.
• Strengthen leadership development initiatives and create opportunities for higher responsibility.
• Support organizational effectiveness and change initiatives while maintaining culture.

Skills

HR leadership

Succession planning

Leadership development

Employee relations

Performance management

Compliance

HR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Organizational Development

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Arc Lexington is seeking an experienced, strategic executive to lead Human Resources and Staff Training, partnering with the CEO to strengthen leadership capacity and succession planning. This role sits on the executive leadership team and ensures HR and Training support organizational priorities, regulatory compliance, and workforce needs.

You will oversee workforce planning, recruitment, retention, performance management, and compensation practices, while guiding leadership development and