Senior Executive, HR & Leadership Development

The Arc Lexington; Village of Schoharie (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc Lexington is seeking an experienced executive to lead Human Resources and Staff Training, directing strategy, operations, and development to advance leadership capacity and succession planning.

Reporting to the CEO and serving on the executive team, the Associate Executive Director will ensure regulatory compliance, workforce development, and organizational effectiveness while partnering with senior leaders to align HR and training with Lexington's mission and future needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible HR leadership experience, including significant senior management or executive-level responsibility.
• Demonstrated success leading complex HR functions and managing through experienced department leaders.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, workforce management, and HR best practices.
• Experience in leadership development, talent assessment, succession planning, or organizational development.
• Strong business acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or related professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and accountability for Human Resources, including workforce planning, recruitment and retention, employee relations, performance management, compensation practices, compliance, and HR systems.
• Oversee Staff Training to ensure effective regulatory training, employee competency development, and professional learning opportunities.
• Lead and develop HR and Training department leaders, establishing clear expectations, performance measures, and accountability.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team on complex workforce, employee relations, and organizational matters.
• Partner with the CEO to assess leadership capabilities, identify future leadership needs, and develop targeted succession plans for senior and critical leadership positions.
• Strengthen leadership development initiatives and create opportunities to prepare talented employees for greater responsibility.
• Support organizational effectiveness, leadership transitions, and change initiatives while maintaining Lexington's strong organizational culture.

Skills

Executive HR leadership

Strategic planning

Leadership development

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

HR systems

Job description

The Arc Lexington is seeking an experienced executive to lead Human Resources and Staff Training, directing strategy, operations, and development to advance leadership capacity and succession planning.

Reporting to the CEO and serving on the executive team, the Associate Executive Director will ensure regulatory compliance, workforce development, and organizational effectiveness while partnering with senior leaders to align HR and training with Lexington's mission and future needs.