Director of Employee Relations & Equal Employment Opportunity
Greensboro, NC - USA
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Job Summary
The Director of Employee Relations & EEO /AA Officer reports directly to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for HR Operations and oversees the administration of employee relations equal employment opportunity and affirmative action programs at NCA &T State University. This role is responsible for managing all facets of employee relations for faculty and staff ( EHRA and SHRA ) developing and implementing campus-wide programs and training related to employee relations mediation compliance grievances disciplinary actions performance management conflict of interest and other related services. The Director will analyze and interpret policies provide educational initiatives focused on the areas of oversight support organizational cultural change and enhance the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce. Additionally the Director will provide guidance on the application of university state and federal laws and regulations within both employment and academic contexts.
Minimum Requirements
A Masters Degree and 7-9 years of relevant experience or a Bachelors Degree and 9-11 years of relevant experience. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions. Relevant experience should include human resources management employee relations EEO /AA civil rights investigations or related responsibilities. Demonstrable experience in conducting thorough investigations comprehensive report writing and managing employee grievances and complaints. Strong analytical skills and experience in employee relations civil rights investigations mediation and managing complex employee issues. Supervisory and management experience including overseeing professional-level employees in relative human resources functions. Demonstrated experience in Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Computer and technology proficiency and preferred experience with EEO /AA software solutions Excellent communication consultation training and presentation skills are required.
Preferred Years Experience Skills Training Education
Preference for experience in higher education and local/federal/state government entity and/or prior experience working in a university or academic setting with knowledge of faculty and staff employment structures. Formal training in workplace investigations mediation or conflict resolution including experience in managing high-profile or sensitive cases. Experience in drafting revising and implementing HR policies and procedures that align with best practices and legal standards. Strong track record of working collaboratively with legal counsel risk management faculty leadership and administrative departments. Employment law certification Juris Doctor (JD) degree or relevant legal education and experience in employment law or related field. Employment mediator certification EEODF Instructor Certification Professional HR certifications such as SPHR SHRM - SCP or a related EEO /AA certification (e.g. AAAED Certified Affirmative Action Professional).
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N.C. A&T State University is an academic community focused on students - providing them with interdisciplinary learning opportunities, teaching them with faculty renowned for excellence, connecting them to cutting edge discoveries in research, and encouraging them to serve their commu ... View more