EEO & Employee Relations Specialist

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Richmond, VA

6d • $75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Serves as an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Relations (ER)
Specialist providing expertise and guidance regarding VDH EEO programs and
Employee Relations policies and procedures to agency managers, supervisors, and
employees. EEO programs include, but are not limited to mediation and dispute
resolution programs and intake and resourcing of employee concerns. Conducts
intake and investigations for ER issues and conducts pre-complaint counseling
for EEO matters. The incumbent investigates and prepared position statements to
respond to the EEOC for agency claims. The incumbent provides leadership and
expert guidance to Shared Business Service Units, agency managers, employees and
HR Professionals regarding applicable policy and regulations, quality assurance,
best practices, employee assistance and constructive intervention, mediation,
and EEO/EEOC complaints and responses. The employee is responsible for EEO and
ER analysis and reporting. Provides expert guidance on Americans with
Disabilities Act, Civility policy and all federal and state anti-discrimination
laws. Identifies areas for improvement and makes recommendations for process
improvement. May serve as a point of contact for legislative tracking and
analysis and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This position may be
required to travel throughout the state, with some overnight requirements.
This role offers the opportunity to work at a high-impact level where your
expertise directly protects both employees and the agency. At VDH, EEO/ER
Specialists are not administrative support; they are trusted advisors who shape
how the organization handles risk, fairness, and accountability.

You will be positioned to influence policy and practice at a statewide level;
lead complex investigations and ADA compliance efforts; provide strategic
guidance to senior leadership and managers; develop and deliver training that
changes behavior, not just awareness; help build systems that are defensible, consistent, and fair.

VDH offers meaningful work with real authority. Your decisions matter. Your
analysis matters.

This role is ideal for professionals who want to move beyond transactional HR
and operate in a space where law, ethics, and leadership intersect. If you want
a position where your expertise is respected, your work has impact, and your
voice shapes organizational culture and compliance, this is the place to be.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of HR administration and of the comprehensive technical areas of HR services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and policies relating to HR administration
• Demonstrated and progressively responsible experience with Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Relations practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate program effectiveness, prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations, respect and maintain confidential information, to train and evaluate the work of employees and develop effective relationships with customers.
• Ability to objectively coach employees, supervisors and managers through complex, difficult and emotional issues using discretion in confidential areas.
• Experience with comprehensive EEO programs, Employee Relations principles and practices, conflict management and group dynamics.
• Demonstrated experience with EEO investigations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• n/a

Responsibilities

• Providing expertise and guidance regarding VDH EEO programs and Employee Relations policies and procedures to agency managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Conducting intake and investigations for ER issues and conducts pre-complaint counseling for EEO matters.
• Investigating and preparing position statements to respond to the EEOC for agency claims.
• Providing leadership and expert guidance to Shared Business Service Units, agency managers, employees and HR Professionals regarding applicable policy and regulations, quality assurance, best practices, employee assistance and constructive intervention, mediation, and EEO/EEOC complaints and responses.
• Responsible for EEO and ER analysis and reporting.
• Providing expert guidance on Americans with Disabilities Act, Civility policy and all federal and state anti-discrimination laws.
• Identifying areas for improvement and makes recommendations for process improvement.
• Serving as a point of contact for legislative tracking and analysis and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Benefits

• The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees