Labor & Eeo Specialist 2

Position: LABOR & EEO SPECIALIST 2
The employee will help the agency achieve CFSR standards and help ensure service delivery that focuses on Safety, Permanency and Well-being for the families served by the agency. The employee is committed to practicing cultural competence by: working respectfully and effectively with people of all cultures, classes, races, genders, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, mental and physical abilities, ages and appearances in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth of individuals, families and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each.

The employee will adhere to the Agency's Guiding Principles by serving as a child welfare professional, valuing every child, honoring families, and valuing partnerships.

* Provides consultations on employee and labor relations matters including labor negotiations, employee grievances, and disciplinary issues; participate in the employee discipline process; conduct pre-disciplinary conferences for employees alleged to have violated FCCS work rules or policies; conducts internal investigations and prepares reports of complaints related to protected class issues; prepares written responses to inquiries of OCRC, EEOC, etc. Collects, reports and completes survey on Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action for state and local government officers, i.e. Ohio Civil Rights Commission, Franklin County Auditor;

keeps current on race, sex and handicap composition with the agency departments. May represent the agency at discrimination complaint hearings conducted by state or federal agencies.

* Gathers & analyzes facts & documentation concerning grievances filed to recommend resolution, assists Manager, Labor Relations & EEO with preparation of case documentation, corrective actions, appeals & labor-management meetings (e.g., identifies existing & potential labor problems & makes recommendations for resolution within scope of current bargaining contract; gathers & compiles data & other documents).

* Assist Manager in unemployment compensation program goals and processing.

* Facilitate investigatory interviews, mediation meetings for staff and supervisors, assist with letter of instruction process and attend written reprimand meetings and participate in performance improvement meetings including but not limited to probation extensions and all removals.

* May perform special investigations; investigate allegations of unfair working conditions, falsification of records, abuse of authority, etc.; conduct investigations in response to complaints filed by employees; issues written findings of investigations.

* Provides guidance, assistance, and support to Agency directors, managers, and supervisors regarding collective bargaining agreement and Employee Handbook questions, and questions related to civil service laws and rules.

* Provides EEO training to new employees & management personnel to keep abreast of new trends or legislation; advises employees with discrimination charges or grievances.

* Plans, conducts & attends meetings related to Labor and EEO.

* Performs supporting administrative duties; serves as a liaison between the HR Department and the County Prosecutor's Office.

* Maintains EEO and Labor Relations investigation records & statistical data.

* Prepares periodic reports, surveys, position statements & other required forms for affirmative action program; posts EEO materials on bulletin board.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

* Completion of undergraduate core program in human resources, business or public administration that included coursework in labor relations;

* 36 months of experience in collective bargaining;

* 24 months of training or 24 months of experience in interviewing;

* 24 months of training or 24 months of experience in EEO & affirmative action regulations & procedures;

* 18 months of. training or 18 months of experience in employee training & development.

* Master's degree in human resources, business or public administration that included coursework in labor relations;

* 24 months of training or 24 months of experience in interviewing;

* 36 months of experience in EEO & affirmative action regulations & procedures;

* 36 months of training or 36 months of experience in labor relations.

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm