EEO Compliance & Investigations Specialist

First Student; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Student is seeking a qualified professional to defend discrimination complaints and respond on behalf of the company under local, state, and federal guidelines. The role involves analyzing charges, coordinating with outside counsel, and preparing comprehensive defense materials.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of experience in employment law, with proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, and database software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–2 years experience in employment laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet software.
• Proficiency with word processing software.
• Proficiency with database software.
• Ability to interpret laws/regulations and apply to specific facts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Reviews charges of discrimination, assesses liability, and assists with case handling decisions. Works with outside counsel when appropriate.
• Prepares company responses including position statements, affidavits, and evidentiary documents.
• Reviews documents, interviews witnesses, reviews company policies and labor contracts, and analyzes facts to prepare defense/response.
• Reviews statutes, regulations, policies and labor contracts to evaluate actions and prepare defense.
• May assist with hearings and mediations as company representative to persuade investigators.
• Assists with negotiating and preparing settlement agreements and releases at hearings/mediations.
• Maintains EEO database and files; coordinates intake of discrimination and wage claims; notifies locations, schedules calls, updates database, and maintains files.
• Oversees and conducts administrative efforts for all discrimination complaints.

Skills

Legal interpretation

Written communication

Oral communication

Employment law basics

Interpreting laws/regulations and case

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Spreadsheet Software

Word Processing Software

Database Software

Job description

First Student is seeking a qualified professional to defend discrimination complaints and respond on behalf of the company under local, state, and federal guidelines. The role involves analyzing charges, coordinating with outside counsel, and preparing comprehensive defense materials.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of experience in employment law, with proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, and database software.