Equal Opportunity Program Manager

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for implementing and managing the agency's Equal Opportunity/ Non-Discrimination program. This program is mandated by federal and state regulations. The role includes providing guidance and training on program requirements to ensure adherence and compliance. This role is also responsible for overseeing the Equal Opportunity fact-finding investigative process and conducting fact-finding investigations concerning allegations related to Title VII (non-discrimination) complaints for the agency. This position collaborates with other HR managers and team members on employee matters that overlap into the Family Medical Leave Act, Paid Parental Leave, the Americans Disability Act, and Employee Relations matters. This position makes site visits and tours throughout the year. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Requirements

• Federal regulations relating to Title VII, ADA,FMLA
• Employment laws and practices
• Familiarity of functions within employee relations
• Principle and techniques of conducting investigations and investigative interviews in relation to non-discrimination fact-finding.
• Organizational principles of fact-finding and procedures.
• Continuous improvement methodologies and tools
• Mediation and mediation practices
• Case management
• Metrics and dashboards
• Confidentiality
• Organization
• Supervision
• Planning and organizing
• Data collections and analysis
• Facilitation of meeting and groups
• Interviewing, fact-finding, and investigation
• Problem Solving
• Developing Policies, Procedure, Templates, Training, and Presentations
• Conflict resolution and coaching
• Strategic thinking and analysis
• Team building
• Computer technology
• Google Workspace
• Ability to read, comprehend, and apply federal and state statutes and regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports, letters, memo, findings, and any other related documents and written communications.
• Ability to communicate effectively in meetings, facilitate working groups, and work well with internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Ability to effectively manage and supervise staff for results.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in equal employment opportunity (non-discrimination), compliance, state and federal laws, and other employment laws.
• Must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in public administration or HR related fields
• 3-5 years of experience with non-discrimination, supervising employees and directing work of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and monitoring of the agency’s compliance with federal and state non discrimination regulations, rules, and policies.
• Conduct, review and write, fact-finding reports, and provide technical assistance to internal stakeholders regarding non-discrimination.
• Conducts assessments for employee non-discrimination complaints, prepares reports, documents, and resolves employee & management concerns.
• Maintains statistics, logs, and general record keeping.
• Develops and conducts virtual and in-person training of the non-discrimination program.
• Attends, presents, and represents the non-discrimination at leadership meetings, presentations, and training events.
• Prepares Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) position statements and completes the yearly EEOC report.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

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