Assistant Director of Human Resources

Assistant Director Of Human Resources

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 1,600 employees across a high-impact, values-driven organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead Recruitment with Purpose

Oversee Lexington's hiring strategies to attract and retain top talent.

Build dashboards and analyze key HR metrics, such as recruitment, turnover, cost-per-hire, benefits use, etc.

Handle employee relations concerns with fairness, confidentiality, and compassion.

Support the Director of HR and represent the department on strategic initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Qualified applicants will have a bachelor's 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 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.