Directs, manages and coordinates the activities of the Statewide EEO Investigations Unit in the National HR Compliance organization at KP, with jurisdiction over EEO investigation matters pertaining to all California employees across several company entities. Responsible for development and implementation of EEO Investigations Unit goals and objectives in alignment with National Compliance mandates and the National HR People Strategy. Accountable for ensuring Kaiser Permanente's commitment to fair and equitable treatment of employees through the efficient operation of the Statewide EEO Investigations Unit in a manner that is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and organizational policies and procedures in the area of discrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity.Proactively engages key stakeholders as an effective change agent able to effectively solicit buy-in and visible support for change initiatives. Demonstrates an ongoing and active commitment to sustained and effective change, and to developing and actively encouraging new ideas. Anticipates and identifies opportunities for change.
Essential Functions:
- Manages the quality and consistency of investigations and resolution of formal and internal charges of discrimination, including appropriate assignment of cases to investigators depending upon severity and sensitivity of allegation(s), complexity of case, case volume and input from legal counsel. Exercise intervention as needed to clear any bottlenecks in the efficient and timely completion of individual investigations.
- Assures appropriate coordination and preparation in dealing with KP's internal Legal Department, external counsel and government agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, as well as Compliance Hotline Liaisons and company HR professionals as dictated by circumstances.
- Implements and manages processes for investigations related to EEO and employee relations issues, whether reported through the company's Compliance Hotline, internally to HR/management or as an external agency charge. Accountable for ensuring that all processes are in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, provide for effective integration of investigations, minimize the organization's business risk and legal liability and effectively promote problem resolution.
- Builds an effective workteam of technical experts in EEO investigations to support National Functions and the Business Units. Develops and presents specialized programs accordingly. Reviews and updates training material to ensure consistency with organizational policies and current laws and regulations. Ensures that the Investigation Unit staff participates in Human Resource training development as a consultant, presenter and panel expert.
- Heads a centralized regional unit in SCAL but would be expected to work across the KP enterprise.
- Provides daily management to mostly exempt employees.
- Responsible for the people processes of the unit including performance reviews, performance management, resource management, objective setting and alignment and employee development, coaching and training.
- Demonstrated excellence in working collaboratively in a team setting.
- Demonstrates significant business acumen. Ability to articulate a strategic picture by identifying trends and analyzing data. Able to identify training opportunities for HR professional to mitigate organizational risk.
- Researches and stays abreast of regulations and statutes. Determines impact of implementation of new regulations and statutes and required notifications, changes, and training.
- Develops strategies for communicating required changes and executes on plans to implement required changes
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of recent experience in EEO or Human Resources, minimum of 3 years of which includes direct responsibility for conducting employment related investigations in a lead or supervisory role, or the equivalent investigatory or case management experience, including the demonstrated ability to manage an investigations unit.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, psychology, or relevant field. Relevant HR experience may be substituted for degree.
- Demonstrated excellence in working collaboratively in a team setting.
- Demonstrated experience working on integrated cross-functional and enterprise-wide efforts
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a Union environment preferable.
- Knowledge of health care industry preferred.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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