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Provide Human Resources Consulting functions including Employee Relations, HR Compliance (Title VI and Title VII), Affirmative Action/EEO/Diversity Planning and Implementation, Mediation Services, Policy creation and implementation, and Employee Engagement activities.

Manage, direct and provide support on organizational initiatives related to change management, employee relations, employee communications, organizational design, diversity and/or innovation. Collaborate with HR Business Partners and corporate legal counsel on initiatives and employee relations issues for their respective business units in various locations. Design and implement best practice workplace and workforce programs and policies; monitor policies and programs and make recommendations for improvements. Conduct thorough investigations of ER issues, document findings, analyze data and make recommendations to management. Interpret employment laws and human resources policies and recommend appropriate solutions to issues; consult with HR Business Partners and Scripps legal department. Advise managers on addressing complex employee performance problems at all levels within the organization, using progressive discipline procedures as appropriate. Advise managers and HR Business Partners on risks associated with performance and termination issues, allegations of discrimination, harassment, etc. Manage individual severance agreements and reorganizations in the workplace working with the HR Business Partners for the affected employee group(s). Implement and ensure compliance with all local, state and federal employment laws and regulatory guidelines and keep abreast and updated about legislation related to all aspects of human resources, updating management as needed.Maintain awareness and as requested, advise on employment regulatory compliance (EEO, OSHA, and FCC), related legal activities and record keeping. Provide employee counseling and mediation services as needed. Design and present management training programs ranging from first line supervisors to upper level management teams to facilitate understanding of employee relations, diversity issues and employment law.

Direct all activities for employee relations, equal employment opportunity, affirmative action and diversity for the company, including multiple sites in United States. Role also included being special advisor to the President of the company on contract and compliance matters.

Direct, manage, supervise THRC- Fair Employment Practices Agency to accept, investigate and make determinations regarding complaints of discrimination wirh respect to all federal employment laws and state of Tennessee including Fair Housing and Public Accommodations. Train staff and employers within 23 county area and make public appearances. Provide consulting services to all public and private employers. Supervise staff of professionals including EEO counselors, Attorneys, and clerical assistants.