EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SPECIALIST - HUMAN RESOURCES

Company: The Valley Health System
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 31, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title : Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist Department : Human Resources Location : John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Shift : Days This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCHHS Personnel Rules. Job Summary Assists the Equal Employment Opportunity Director in the development and execution of the Cook County Health and Hospitals System's (CCHHS) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program. Primary duties include investigating charges alleging violations of city, county, state and federal EEO laws, ordinances and statutes; developing, updating and interpreting policies and procedures; compiling and analyzing data for the development and maintenance of an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP); overseeing fact-finding conferences; and acting as an impartial mediator between involved parties. Typical Duties

• Assists in the development and administration of the CCH' EEO Program.
• Conducts training on EEO and/or diversity to help managers and supervisors understand and prevent discrimination in the workplace.
• Participates in diversity studies, surveys and questionnaires.
• Assists in developing, coordinating and preparing statistical data for the AAP including workforce analysis, hiring goals and timetables.
• Helps prepare EEO 4 Report and other similar reports required by local, state, or federal law.
• Responds to internal complaints and external charges filed through city, county, state or federal EEO agencies; conducts initial interviews with complainants; interviews witnesses and collects statistical data and other related documents; analyzes all collected information; and drafts investigative reports and or position statements.
• Prepares and maintains case files of all case related documents in a format that facilitates legal review; updates case management tracking database and keeps the EEO/AAP Director apprised of case progression.
• Presides over fact-finding conferences and interacts with enforcement agency investigators and officials on behalf of the CCH.
• Keeps abreast of changes in laws and regulations impacting EEO/AA policy, practices and procedures; research relevant policies, rules and laws (local, state and federal) that apply to cases under investigation.
• Collaborates with CCH Labor Relations team when received complaints overlap with grievances, arbitrations, or other labor-relations proceedings.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Reporting Relationships Reports to the Equal Employment Opportunity Director.
  #J-18808-Ljbffr

Keywords: The Valley Health System, Joliet , EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SPECIALIST - HUMAN RESOURCES, Human Resources , Chicago, Illinois