Title- HR Specialist, Investigations

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Duration-12 Months

Job Description:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Six years of progressively responsible experience in human resources investigations.

• Juris Doctorate (JD) or advanced degree in English, political science, government affairs, public administration, human resources, or a related field preferred. Five years demonstrated EEO investigation experience preferred.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of EEO Investigator Certification preferred.

• Possession of a valid class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources investigations. Knowledge of

• employment discrimination laws and regulations including but not limited to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and State Government

• Article Title 20, Annotated Code of Maryland, as well as Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Knowledge of EEO-related laws, codes, regulations, and standards. Knowledge of the principles and best practices of management.

• Knowledge of criminal justice, law enforcement, and security. Knowledge of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Family Law Article, Part IV, Maryland Criminal Law Article and related laws and regulations pertaining to background checks and investigations. Knowledge of the

• Criminal Justice Information System.

• Knowledge and skill with technology and office software application; database, spreadsheet,word processing, and related applications. Knowledge of and skill in data analysis.

• Demonstrated ability in conducting personnel or employee relations investigations.

• Critical thinking skills, a strong work ethic, solid organizational and time management skills, a willingness and ability to adapt to sudden changes.

• Knowledge of EEO, ADA, Title IX, and related laws, policies, and regulations. Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources administration. Knowledge of EEO-related laws, codes, regulations, and standards. Knowledge of the principles and practices of

• management.

• Strong writing skills, organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to conduct thorough and professional interviews.

• Ability to adhere to established timelines for completion of all investigations, including EEO and

• employee misconduct.

• Demonstrated proficiency with communication skills, both written and oral. Skill in preparing and presenting reports. Skill in speaking and presenting before groups.

• Skill in conducting background checks of current and potential employees. Skill in interviewing parties to determine the facts of a case. Excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to maintain confidential information. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to maintain files and records accurately.