Job Summary:

The Manager of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) will oversee and implement the companys equal employment opportunity and affirmative action policies and plans and will provide management with guidance related to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff in the department.
• May oversee the daily workflow of the EEO team.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with and advises human resource staff on EEO, affirmative action, and diversity.
• Maintains knowledge of developments, trends, and best practices in EEO administration, including federal and state legal and regulatory changes and changes to the EEO practices of other major companies; based on this knowledge, recommends revisions and updates to the companys EEO and affirmative action policies.
• Drafts and oversees an affirmative action plan for the organization; establishes affirmative action goals; monitors progress and collaborates with management to achieve these goals.
• Develops and implements reporting and audit procedures to assess the effectiveness of the organizations EEO, affirmative action and diversity programs.
• Conducts audits to assess the organizations compliance with federal, state, and local discrimination laws.
• Prepares reports on investigations or audit findings and makes recommendations.
• Investigates internal discrimination complaints.
• Prepares and submits annual EEO-1 reports.
• Designs and implements company-wide training programs on EEO requirements including instruction on all forms of prohibited discrimination and harassment, as well as affirmative action and diversity initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively train staff and managers in areas of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills, with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and affirmative action requirements.
• Ability to analyze federal and state legislation and corporate policies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Working knowledge of human resource information systems (HRIS).

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or other related field required; Masters degree preferred.
• At least six years of experience in human resources with an emphasis on EEO policies, plans, and investigations required.
• Experience designing and implementing an affirmative action plan required.
• Experience investigating discrimination and/or harassment complaints preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired.

Physical Requirements:

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