Job Summary:

The Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist will ensure that applicants and employees are given equal opportunities in employment and contracting activities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Helps to create, implement, and maintain the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program.
• Gathers, compiles, analyzes, and interprets data necessary for external (government) and internal EEO compliance, reporting, and monitoring. Data may include recruitment, hiring, terminations, promotions, disciplinary actions, salaries, applicant flows, and transfers.
• Plans, completes, and files required EEO and/or affirmative action reports and documentation with government agencies.
• Uses appropriate statistical software or tools to measure and monitor equal opportunity and affirmative action plan compliance.
• Reports survey results, statistics, and recommendations for corrective action to the Equal Employment Opportunity Manager and other appropriate stakeholders.
• Addresses internal inquiries regarding civil rights and equal opportunity laws and regulations as appropriate based on the specialists expertise; refers sensitive issues and concerns to manager or appropriate legal staff.
• Pursuant to established documentation procedures, records discriminatory factors and corrective actions identified through investigations of employment practices or alleged violations.
• Ensures timely processing and review of complaints by coordinating, monitoring, and streamlining complaint procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Expert knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action requirements.
• Ability to think analytically and solve problems.
• Ability to prepare and facilitate affirmative action plans.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent related work experience required.
• At least one year of specialized and related work, including preparing, implementing, or administering affirmative action plans.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.