Description:
Core Responsibilities
- Conduct investigations of employment discrimination complaints and allegations to include
- Conduct EEO fact finding interviews, assessing credibility, analysis of documentary evidence and comparative analysis to reach logical conclusion
- Prepare clear and comprehensive written reports of investigative findings
- Counsel, and recommend solutions to internal and external complaints of discrimination, harassment, or other violations of the Company's EEO related policies
- Participate in conferences, mediations, and hearings with governmental agencies, or internal arbitration hearings, as required
- Research and keep up-to-date on current and pending EEO/AA laws and regulations.
- Use subject matter expertise to provide leadership, expert consultation and deliver targeted training and awareness presentations to address specific EEO or diversity and inclusion concerns. Includes topics such as EEO/diversity/inclusion awareness, sexual harassment, and EEO compliance.
- Provide advice and counsel to Human Resources partners, and company employees on EEO related policies, procedures, and issues.
- Lead/manage key projects and initiatives to advance equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Review policies, procedures and processes that may serve as barriers to workplace equity and inclusion
- Provide recommendations to strengthen key equity and D&I deliverables across the workforce, workplace and marketplace to eliminate discrimination, harassment and retaliation
- Engage with both management and union employees at all levels, representatives from government agencies, and other stakeholders in contact with the office.
- Demonstrate discretion, managerial courage, tact and diplomacy in communicating difficult and sensitive messages.
- Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Labor and Employment Law, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Management or a related field
Preferred Education/Experience
Relevant Work Experience
- Minimum 5 years of direct experience in EEO within a corporate environment Required
- In depth knowledge of current Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations and experience providing advice and counsel on EEO best practices to employees at all levels Required
- Subject matter expertise in the EEO investigative complaint handling process and case management- skilled investigative techniques, credibility assessment Required
- Ability to effectively manage EEO case load and ensure timely resolution with a focus on the overall customer experience Required
- Demonstrated ability to write clear and concise EEO investigative reports. Strong ability to clearly articulate findings to a variety of stakeholders Required
- Excellent presentation, facilitation, and written communication skills Required
- Strong hands-on experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Required
- Strong analytical ability with a keen attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to employ critical thinking, problem solving and strong decision-making skills Required
- Demonstrated high energy level, flexibility and the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments while working under aggressive timelines Required
- Strong organizational, administrative, decision making and interpersonal skills with attention to detail and a solid teamwork orientation Required
- Ability to lead and manage projects as assigned Required
- Consulting and influencing skills that demonstrate credibility and garner trust Required
- Demonstrated professional demeanor, confidence dealing with all levels of management/ union personnel and the ability to work with sensitive and confidential information Required