Human Resources Investigations Specialist (Towson, MD)

Human Resources Investigations Specialist needed for our education client in Towson. The Human Resources Investigations Specialist will investigate complaints of alleged employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation in compliance with EEO laws and related policies and rules, as well as employee incidents of misconduct, child abuse, bullying, and criminal activity related to compliance with applicable laws and regulations and policies and rules. One year contract position. Non-negotiable pay rate of $32.00 per hour.

Essential Duties:

• Prepares and presents reports, findings, and determinations.
• Coordinates background investigations of applicants for employment.
  
• Analyzes background records of employees, candidates for employment, service providers, volunteers, and others.
  
• Assists in administering the Office of Investigations and Records Management (OIRM) and the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
  
• Conducts investigations of allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation related to compliance with EEO laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and State Government Article Title 20, Annotated Code of Maryland and other related laws and regulations and policies and rules.
  
• Conducts investigations of allegations of employee misconduct and workplace bullying related to compliance with Board of Education Policies and Superintendent's Rules.
  
• Prepares questions for and conducts thorough interviews of parties, witnesses and other involved individuals in compliance with policies and procedures and any applicable collective bargaining agreements to determine the facts of the case.
  
• Obtains affidavits as appropriate.
  
• Conducts unbiased reviews of complaint files, correspondences, and other documents to determine facts of the case.
  
• Conducts professional analysis of facts gathered during the course of investigations to determine whether there has been a violation of Board of Education Policies, Superintendent's Rules, and relevant laws and regulations.
  
• Drafts investigative reports, summarizing relevant facts and analyzing relevant policies, rules and laws and regulations.
  
• Prepares statements of position for external agency submission.
  
• Prepares and presents reports of findings and determinations.
  
• Testifies in criminal trials and administrative hearings.
  
• Represents client at fact-finding hearings, unemployment hearings, and related events as appropriate.
  

Qualifications:

• At least five years EEO human resources investigations experience is required.
• Bachelor's Degree or Juris Doctorate (JD) or advanced degree in English, political science, government affairs, public administration, human resources is required.
  
• Possession of EEO Investigator Certification is required.
  
• Possession of a valid class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required.
  
• 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 is required.
  
• 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 is required.
  
• Must be able to work from 8:30 am-4:45 pm Monday through Friday with a 30 minute non paid lunch.
  
• Must be able to pass a FBI background check and drug test.