Human Resources plays a critical role in driving the employee experience, shaping the firm’s culture, and building a diverse and inclusive workforce.  

We are looking for an experienced Affirmative Action Manager to oversee compliance with U.S. federal employment regulations regarding Affirmative Action, Individuals with Disabilities, and Protected Veterans, equal employment obligations for city/state business and other related external workforce reporting. 

As an Affirmative Action Manager, you will manage activities/responsibilities that help drive regulatory compliance across various lines of business within the firm. You will be able to collaborate with and act as an advisor to various stakeholders on our affirmative action programs, strategies to help increase diverse representation, and regulatory developments.

 

Job Responsibilities: 

Collaborate with internal partners, including Human Resources Business Advisors, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and Line Managers on affirmative action programs, structure, and strategies to proactively enhance compliance. Provide day-to-day advice and support to internal clients on affirmative action goal attainment and results, employment transactions, applicant flow data, outreach activities and ad hoc reporting requests. Monitor and audit the performance of affirmative action plans, which include conducting internal-related affirmative action reviews, identifying gaps, and recommending/implementing remediation plans to mitigate risk. Collaborate with Compensation on reviewing compensation analyses and  recommending appropriate follow-ups. Manage all facets of an external Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program (OFCCP) employment compliance review (audit) and coordinate audit activity with key stakeholders across HR.  Act as a strategic advisor to HR partners on compliance-related matters, including regulatory changes, potential risks, and implications of decisions on the firm’s compliance. Collaborate with DEI partners on affirmative action plans and equal employment opportunity policies, procedures and practices. Review and interpret applicable federal and state employment regulations; conduct research and monitor changes in employment laws. Provide regulatory guidance on equal employment/affirmative action related sections of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for new business and partnering across HR and lines of business. Compile, analyze and report employment transaction data to state agencies for affirmative action certification renewals required for RFPs.

 

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

Bachelor's degree Minimum of 8 years of work experience in Human Resources or Employment Law focused on Affirmative Action compliance. Extensive experience and expertise in understanding and establishing actions to address federal regulations, including OFCCP requirements, affirmative action planning, and various state affirmative action regulations. Extensive experience in OFCCP compliance evaluation (audit) processes,  resolutions and audit management oversight. Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail. Must have proven experience in analyzing and interpreting employment transactions, adverse impact analyses, compensation data and affirmative action reports, arriving at meaningful conclusions and recommendations. Strong consulting/problem resolution experience with demonstrated ability to influence outcomes. Excellent written, verbal, and people skills; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and complete numerous competing tasks. Must be able to work independently as part of a small high impact team.