Job location: Coral Gables, FL

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2019-05-16
Req: R100032170
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Where Excellence Meets Purpose

The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful purpose to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value.  Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

The University has been named on Forbes's Best Employers list for two consecutive years, and is the only university in Florida to receive this honor.

The Sr. WEP Investigator is responsible for managing an array of investigative and compliance-related activities on behalf of the Office of Workplace Equity and Performance. This individual works independently, and initiates and/or performs investigative activities, as directed. The individual effectively administers the University’s equal employment opportunity policies and procedures to ensure alignment with the University’s continuous efforts in providing equal access and adherence to applicable laws. This individual will design and conduct related trainings on various topics, such as diversity awareness, employment laws, and other EO/diversity issues. This individual will also be responsible for facilitating and developing strategies to improve supervisor/employee relations, manage complaint processes, including receiving investigating, analyzing, and making recommendations. Lastly, this individual will be expected to assist in compiling information and writing responses/investigative findings for internal and external complaints.

Core Job Functions 1. Prepare investigative plans identifying the bases and issues involved, including, but not limited to: the scope of the investigation; potential sources of evidence; individuals to be interviewed; etc. 2. Investigate internal and external complaints/charges involving discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation within established timeline. Primarily responsible for the drafting of position statements in response to external complaints, as well as conducting related factual research. 3. Prepares responses to external charges and internal complaints for review and approval by supervisor. 4. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of job-related legislation, regulations and guidance in order to provide professional consultation and assistance to managers, supervisors, employees, faculty and students. 5. Provide support, guidance and training to individuals on employee relations, diversity and equal opportunity topics. Also, train HR partners on proper investigation practices. Supports the roll-out of training of new HR policies. 6. Manage and administer a broad range of tasks, including resolving complaints, counseling individuals on University’s policies and procedures. 7. Assist in administering the University’s Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action programs. 8. Liaise with other functional units within Human Resources, including Client Services, Recruitment, Records, Talent and Organizational Development, Compensation, Payroll, and Benefits on various matters. 9. Assist in the management of the department’s case management system, including the entry, follow-up and closure of case files in an accurate and compliant manner. 10. Performs cross-functional department projects, as assigned. 11. Conducts all aspects of the job with appropriate level of confidentiality and sensitivity to employee and organizational data by storing documents carefully and disclosing confidential information only on a need-to-know basis. 12. Represent the department before various groups and entities, as assigned. 13. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. 14. Other duties as assigned.

Core Qualifications Education:

• Juris Doctor highly preferred; however, incumbent may have a Master’s Degree in relevant field, in combination with certain years of experience. Experience: • With Juris Doctor degree, one to three years of relevant experience. With Master’s Degree in related field, five years of relevant experience. Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: • Significant experience drafting and preparing position statements/responses to external enforcement agencies, such as U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

• Thorough knowledge and principles of human resources/employee relations. • Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of equal opportunity/affirmative action and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, rules and regulations, such as Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, and FLSA. • Must possess a strong service oriented disposition. • Must possess an ability to interact with employees and leaders at all levels in a courteous and professional manner. • Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence. • Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form. • Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. • Ability to complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner, as established by supervisor. • Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems. • Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. • Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. • Must possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. • Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

c107