Specialist II-EEO,Labor & Emp Relations

Specialist II-EEO, Labor & Employee Relations

Reporting to the Director-Labor and Employee Relations, the Specialist II-EEO, Labor & Employee Relations is responsible for conducting investigations into complaints of discrimination, harassment, and employee misconduct; administering human resources rules, policies and procedures; implementing progressive discipline across multiple bargaining units; delivering employee relations training; and interpreting collective bargaining agreements. This role is critical to ensuring City Colleges of Chicago's compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as contractual obligations in employment matters.

Essential duties include:

• Conducts investigations into alleged violations of City College of Chicago's Equal Opportunity and Title IX Policy.
• Investigate complex employee and labor relations issues and assists in coordinating appropriate responses to achieve effective resolutions.
• Serves as a hearing officer at pre-disciplinary hearings, grievance proceedings, and Title IX hearings.
• Consults with and advises managers and supervisors on adherence to collective bargaining agreements and City Colleges of Chicago policies.
• Evaluates the appropriateness of proposed disciplinary actions related to employee misconduct and oversees the disciplinary process.
• Serves as the primary contact for questions from staff and management regarding Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and accommodation requests.
• Develops and delivers training on employment related topics.
• Drafts and revises policies and procedures to reflect changes in laws.
• Conducts research on issues related to the collective bargaining process, updates to state and federal legislation.
• Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Reporting relationships:

• Reports To Director of Labor & Employee Relations
• Direct Supervision None

Qualifications:

• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Human Resource Administration, or a related field required. A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school is strongly preferred.
• At least one year of relevant professional experience demonstrating knowledge of labor relations, employee relations, equal opportunity, equal access, and discrimination matters. Experience working in a higher education environment is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be taken into consideration at the discretion of management.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting workplace investigations, including the ability to assess evidence objectively and reach well-supported conclusions in accordance with City Colleges of Chicago's Equal Opportunity and Title IX Policy and other applicable policies, work rules, and laws.
• Working knowledge of federal and state equal opportunity and non-discrimination laws and regulations, as well as collective bargaining and grievance processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization, students, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct research and analysis related to legal statutes, ordinances, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage a high volume of complex and diverse assignments simultaneously, prioritizing competing demands with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to assess risk, maintain a high level of confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment in sensitive and complex employment matters.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative in fulfilling job responsibilities.
• Ability to exercise discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

$63,394 - $78,000 Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as other factors such as internal equity.

We offer: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire. Thank you for your interest in CCC!