Senior EEO & Labor Relations Investigator

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking a Specialist II-EEO, Labor & Employee Relations to investigate discrimination, harassment, and misconduct; administer HR policies and progressive discipline; deliver training; and interpret collective bargaining agreements. You will advise managers, serve as a hearing officer, and help ensure compliance with employment laws and contracts across bargaining units.

The role requires strong investigative skills, knowledge of federal/state laws, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Labor Relations or related field required; JD preferred.
• Experience in labor relations, employee relations, equal opportunity, and discrimination matters.
• Higher education experience preferred; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to conduct workplace investigations, assess evidence, and apply policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into alleged violations of Equal Opportunity and Title IX; interview parties and witnesses, gather evidence, and prepare reports.
• Investigate complex labor relations issues and coordinate responses for effective resolutions.
• Serve as a hearing officer at disciplinary hearings, grievance proceedings, and Title IX hearings.
• Advise managers on adherence to collective bargaining agreements and CCC policies.
• Evaluate proposed disciplinary actions for compliance with laws and policies.
• Handle ADA compliance and accommodation requests; review and approve accommodations.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written skills

Microsoft Office 365

Education

Master's degree in Labor Relations / Employee Relations / HR Administration

Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking a Specialist II-EEO, Labor & Employee Relations to investigate discrimination, harassment, and misconduct; administer HR policies and progressive discipline; deliver training; and interpret collective bargaining agreements. You will advise managers, serve as a hearing officer, and help ensure compliance with employment laws and contracts across bargaining units.

The role requires strong investigative skills, knowledge of federal/state laws, and the ability to