Civil Rights Specialist-EO

RTD • Rock Hill, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for investigating internal complaints of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, retaliation, and all other applicable Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) concerns and ensuring compliance with RTD’s Equal Employment Opportunity policies and all applicable anti-discrimination laws. This position also performs various complex, technical, analytical, and administrative duties for which the EEO office is responsible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Organizational Development, Sociology or closely related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• A minimum of three years of experience with analytical writing and research in a professional environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Juris Doctorate or Masters degree.
• One year of experience conducting fact-finding workplace investigations.
• Proficiency in anti-discrimination laws is preferred.
• Proficiency in EEO and Civil Rights laws and regulations is preferred.
• Proficiency in evaluating EEO data to identify trends and patterns of behavior.
• Exceptional analytical and research skills
• Ability to conduct thorough, well-documented EEO investigations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, follow-through and accountability.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing heavy caseloads.
• Ability to use sound judgment.
• Proficiency in conflict resolution techniques.

Responsibilities

• Investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, retaliation, and all other applicable Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) concerns by conducting interviews, evaluating and analyzing all collected information, making findings consistent with applicable EEO policies and anti-discrimination laws, and thoroughly documenting the investigative process with an investigative report.
• Interprets and explains RTD’s EEO policies and procedures in response to inquiries from departments, employees, and applicants.
• Works with employees and managers to address issues that are identified.
• Assists in developing and implementing the EEO/ Program Plan and overseeing plan compliance.
• Assists with EEO education and training programs.
• All job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits (RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level