Main Purpose:
The Affirmative Action Business Consultant consults with clients regarding EEO, affirmative action, and/or diversity strategy. Prepares and delivers presentations and training to colleagues, clients, attorneys, and government representatives on EEO, Affirmative Action or diversity. Assures the proper use of current or requested programming, testing, and documentation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides guidance and assistance in conjunction with Management for OFCCP initiated compliance reviews and audits, and self-audit programs
- Provides guidance and counsel customers on matters related to EEO and Affirmative Action
- Consults and advises clients on compliance objectives such as Affirmative Action, EEO-1, VETS 4212, policies, practices and procedures
- Researches federal, state and city requirements to advise clients on legal requirements and best practices
- Analyzes industry and company statistics
- Designs, coordinates and/or facilitates training materials and programs
- Prepares government reporting
- Engages with OFCCP, EEOC and other industry organizations
- Develops client diversity initiatives by connecting business results to diversity strategy, when appropriate
- Applies subject matter experience in consultation with clients regarding EEO, Affirmative Action and/or Diversity strategy
- Maintains proper project documentation regarding project calendar (projected/actual dates), project notes, and timesheet in a timely manner
- Provides on-going review of project calendars with Management
- Develops and oversees resource plans for assigned projects
- Aligns work with business objectives to obtain revenue, retention and customer satisfaction
- Oversees multiple client projects including some projects with higher complexity
- Maintain awareness of project renewals
Skills and Experience:
- Working knowledge of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity laws, regulations, procedures and policies
- Understanding and application of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles, concepts and practices including knowledge of industry and company practices and affirmative action initiatives
- Customer Service experience
- Effective organization, time management and project planning / management skills
- Effective and professional verbal and written communications skills; ability to communicate effectively with various levels of an organization
- Analytical and problem solving skills; extensive understanding of data spreadsheets, data relationships, metrics, and statistics
- Technical skills should include Excel, Word, and Power Point
- Interpersonal and teamwork skills
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
EOE, including disability/vets