HR Specialist, Investigations

About the company

Baltimore County Public Schools

Primary/secondary education · 10,001+ employees

What you'll do

• Investigate complaints of alleged employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation
• Investigate employee incidents of misconduct, child abuse and neglect, bullying, and criminal activity
• Prepare and present reports, findings, and determinations
• Coordinate background investigations of applicants for employment
• Evaluate and resolve employee requests for workplace accommodations
• Analyze background records of employees, candidates, service providers, volunteers, and others
• Assist in administering the Office of Investigations and Records Management and the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity

What you need

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of progressively responsible experience in human resources investigations.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) or advanced degree in English, political science, government affairs, public administration, human resources, or a related field preferred. Five years demonstrated EEO investigation experience preferred.
• Possession of a valid class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources investigations. 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 and regulations. Knowledge of the principles and best practices of management.
• 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.
• Knowledge and skill with technology and office software application; database, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications. Knowledge of and skill in data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability in conducting personnel or employee relations investigations.
• Critical thinking skills, a strong work ethic, solid organizational and time management skills, a willingness and ability to adapt to sudden changes.
• Exceptional writing skills, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct thorough and professional interviews.
• Ability to adhere to established timelines for completion of all investigations, including EEO and employee misconduct.
• Demonstrated proficiency with communication skills, both written and oral. Skill in preparing and presenting reports. Skill in speaking and presenting before groups.
• Skill in conducting background checks of current and potential employees. Skill in interviewing parties to determine the facts of a case. Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to maintain files and records accurately.
• The work of this class entails travel to schools, offices, and facilities throughout the Baltimore area in conducting various investigations.
• Employees in this class are subject to call to duty in emergencies and may be required to work evenings, weekends, and beyond their normally scheduled hours as needed.
• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.
• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

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