Executive Director, Human Resources & Organizational Development

About the Company

Top-tier public community college

Industry Higher Education

Type Educational Institution

Founded 1961

Employees 1001-5000

Categories

Education Rochester Services Training Personal Development Universities

Specialties

education professional development workforce development and training training higher education and community college

About the Role

The Company is in search of an Executive Director for Human Resources and Organizational Development. The successful candidate will be a seasoned HR professional with a proven track record in strategic planning, policy development, and program implementation that aligns with the organization's mission and strategic goals. This leadership role requires a collaborative approach and the ability to work closely with the diversity, equity, and belonging team. Key responsibilities include overseeing all HR functions such as compensation, benefits, workforce development, employment, and labor relations, as well as providing personnel supervisory and consulting experience.

Applicants for the Executive Director position at the company should hold a Master’s degree in business, human resources administration, or a related field, with a minimum of 8 years' senior-level experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 10 years' of progressive responsibilities leading to senior-level HR management in a business or educational setting. The role demands a candidate with a strong background in areas like collective bargaining, and labor relations, and a proven ability to serve as a senior-level manager in broad HR domains. The ideal candidate will be prepared to take on this pivotal role in the Spring of 2026, contributing to the development and implementation of HR strategies that foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

Hiring Manager Title Vice President, Diversity, Equity, and Belonging

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

Human Resources Non-Profit Management