Assistant Director of Human Resources

Gloversville, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 70000 - 85000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join a Mission-Driven HR Team that Changes Lives

At The Arc Lexington our employees are the heart of everything we do-and our HR team is here to support them every step of the way. We are seeking an experienced compassionate and strategic Assistant Director of Human Resources to lead our recruitment strategy drive data-informed decision-making and help create a supportive workplace for all. This is a rare opportunity to blend people leadership with analytics expertise in a role that supports nearly 1600 employees across a high-impact values-driven organization.

What Youll Do

Lead Recruitment with Purpose
- Oversee Lexingtons hiring strategies to attract and retain top talent.
- Partner with the Recruitment Manager to create strong pipelines and promote inclusive hiring.
- Ensure alignment with workforce goals and Lexingtons culture of care.
Use Data to Drive Decisions
- Build dashboards and analyze key HR metrics such as recruitment turnover cost-per-hire benefits use etc.
- Translate data into clear actionable strategies for senior leadership.
- Collaborate across HR Benefits and HRIS teams to ensure accuracy and insights.
Supporting a Positive Workplace Culture
- Handle employee relations concerns with fairness confidentiality and compassion.
- Serve as a resource for managers on complex HR matters.
- Promote consistency and legal compliance across all staff interactions.
Being a Trusted HR Partner
- Support the Director of HR and represent the department on strategic initiatives.
- Mentor HR team members and foster cross-functional collaboration.
- Model the Nurturing Environment culture that makes Lexington a great place to work.

What Were Looking For

Qualified applicants will have a bachelors degree in human resources Business or a related field. 35 years of progressive HR experience with a focus on recruitment and employee relations. 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role. Hands-on experience using HR data and tools to support planning. A strong understanding of recruitment strategy talent pipelines and HR systems. Proficiency in Excel and HR platforms (HRIS ATS). Excellent communication analytical and problem-solving skills. A collaborative calm people-first leadership style. SHRM-CP PHR or similar certifications are preferred.

Why work at The Arc Lexington

The Arc Lexington always strives to be the best possible employer. This means going to great lengths to ensure it is a great place to work a place where employees feel valued nurtured and respected. Employees find fulfilling meaningful careers at The Arc Lexington and enjoy being part of our family. The Arc Lexington employees have repeatedly voted us for several awards:

2013 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
2014 - Voted #1 Large Workplace in the Capital District
2014 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
2017 - Best Company to Work For in New York State
2022 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award & Times Union Meaningfulness Award

We hope you will join us in making a difference!

Apply Today!

The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender sexual orientation national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information predisposition or carrier status marital status military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws (each a Protected Characteristic). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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Join a Mission-Driven HR Team that Changes LivesAt The Arc Lexington our employees are the heart of everything we do-and our HR team is here to support them every step of the way. We are seeking an experienced compassionate and strategic Assistant Director of Human Resources to lead our recruitment ...