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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Partner with HR Department Managers (Water, Finance, IT, Fire Dept, Police Dept, Procurement, Transportation, among others) as well as the City’s Attorneys’ office to provide response/position statements related to charges of discrimination in employment from outside agencies such as the Department of Labor (“DOL”) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”). Develop and update city policies; develop and conduct policy training to ensure compliance with federal and/or state laws. Partner with HR Department Managers, City’s recruitment, compensation, classification, benefits, organizational development and HR information systems divisions to provide a holistic employment relations and engagement environment. Train supervisors, managers, and employees on workforce management best practices, policies, procedures, etc. Lead and facilitate the City's employee grievance process, to include panel member hearings. Conduct complex employee relations investigations if escalated beyond department managers.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Reviewed, consulted and responded to performance management concerns including counseling managers and supervisors on effectively addressing performance, conduct and/or attendance issues through coaching and progressive discipline. Reviewed and provided recommendations to managers/supervisors regarding disciplinary documentation. Led internal investigations including general complaints, formal grievances and ethics line violations. Completed reports documenting findings and closing out of the investigation. Served as point of contact for external issues (e.g. respond to the EEOC or other regulatory agencies). Trained supervisors and staff in employee relations areas, unemployment, mediation, the ADA and workplace modification requests. Processed unemployment claims and represent the County at unemployment hearings. Understanding of leave of absence programs and disability management issues.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Conducted personnel investigations. Directed Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools ("CMS") law enforcement to conduct investigations when appropriate. Reviewed final investigation reports and determined appropriate personnel action. Communicated outcomes to employees, managers and administrators. Prepared correspondence reflecting the research and results of corrective action decisions in accordance with CMS Board of Education Policies. Attended hearings and legal proceedings as required in connection with employee relations investigations. Reviewed criminal records information of applicants and current employees to determine suitability for employment consideration or employment continuation. Gathered required documentation for recommendations for termination of non-certified employees by department heads and communicated with employees to carry out terminations when appropriate. Served as mediator to negotiate the resolution of problems with employees, or between employees and their supervisors that have not been resolved within their work unit. Authorized reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol screenings on employees. Mediated with professional organizations to address employee and District concerns. Prepared and provided legal responses and defenses regarding allegations of discrimination issued by the EEOC. Developed and provided training, as well as reviewed and updated policies and procedures for new and current employees regarding standards of conduct within CMS. Acting Supervisor of staff during absence of management.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Investigated employee allegations of discrimination based on race, national origin, color, sex, religion, disability, age, or genetic information. Conducted interviews of employees, employers, witnesses and collected any documentation necessary related to each investigation. Reviewed evidence obtained in order to make a recommendation as to whether or not employment discrimination occurred. Drafted written reports of findings citing specific testimonial and/or documentary evidence, applicable case law, policies and precedents relied upon in support of finding. Negotiated settlements and conciliations between employees and employers. Provide outreach presentations to various employers, organizations and general public, in order to discuss current Equal Employment Opportunity laws and ways in which employers may handle different employee situations brought to their attention. Trained and mentored new EEOC investigators. Acting supervisor of staff during absence of management.

Chantilly, Virginia, United States

Background Investigator for the Office of Personnel Management (“OPM”) while partnering with the Department of Defense ("DOD"), in the Washington, D.C. and Charleston, SC region. Extensive nationwide temporary duty assignments as needed. Conducted federal background investigations on individuals who required a government security clearance in order to obtain employment within the Federal Government. Investigations were conducted in compliance with all laws, Executive Orders, Federal regulations and manuals as designated by OPM. Interviewed subjects, employment and personal references and obtained police and financial records. Data entry into proprietary database. Analyzed, edited, and produced reports of investigations for use by OPM in order to make a security determination. Trained and mentored new investigators.