EEO & Diversity Specialist — Hybrid Role

Department of Social Services; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Social Services Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity unit in Hartford is seeking an Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1. The role supports affirmative action initiatives and ensures equal employment opportunities across the agency.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing affirmative action plans, analyzing employment data, conducting discrimination complaint investigations, and coordinating outreach and recruitment efforts.

Qualifications

• Six years of professional experience in affirmative action, equal opportunity assurance, or human resources management.
• Two years of general experience must involve primary responsibility for affirmative action or equal opportunity assurance in an employment setting.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws related to affirmative action programs.
• Ability to develop and implement affirmative action plans and analyze HR records and statistics.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Must be a current State of Connecticut employee with at least six months of full-time service.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement affirmative action plans.
• Analyze employment data to support EEO objectives.
• Conduct discrimination complaint investigations.
• Coordinate outreach and recruitment efforts.

Skills

Affirmative action

Equal opportunity

HR management

Data analysis

Outreach & recruitment

Interpersonal & communication

Job description

The Department of Social Services Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity unit in Hartford is seeking an Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1. The role supports affirmative action initiatives and ensures equal employment opportunities across the agency.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing affirmative action plans, analyzing employment data, conducting discrimination complaint investigations, and coordinating outreach and recruitment efforts.