Senior Specialist - EEO Investigations

Mitigates risk to the organization by assisting EEO Investigators with complex EEO investigations and conducting less complex investigations

Demonstrates subject matter expert understanding of the application of EEO and affirmative action laws, regulations, concepts, and practices

Maintains the EEO Investigations Case Management database

Creates work products based on case information to use for trend and data analysis

Supports internal and external EEO related investigations, complaints and inquiries for the Company in partnership with Legal

Assists with and conducts thorough and timely investigations into discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other allegations of unfair treatment based on legally protected categories or as otherwise included in Novo Nordisk polices. These will range from routine to complex and include interviewing Company personnel as a neutral fact finder, reviewing personnel documents, and analyzing employee data in a timely manner

Prepares written reports and summary of findings, with supporting documentation, that are fair, impartial and represent the facts, and analyze information to determine whether the facts suggest an employee was subjected to a violation of policy

Demonstrates sound judgment in safeguarding confidential and sensitive information

Provides investigation findings to relevant stakeholders including Employment Law attorneys, Employee Relations directors/managers, HR Business Partners, and business leaders

Liaises with relevant stakeholders, including line of business leadership, Employee Relations, Ethics & Compliance, and HR to convey any and all concerns resulting from investigations

Conducts research and analysis in partnership with Legal to provide insight into environmental trends as it relates to internal and external EEO complaints

Ensures proactive engagement with Employment Law Attorneys, Employee Relations Directors/Managers, HR Business Partners and all other relevant partners on all investigations

Ensures consistent interpretation and application of NNIs EEO policies, concepts, and practices, in all aspects of the employment relationship and related to ER investigations and related matters

Participates in the design, development, and delivery of Novo Nordisk policy and training initiatives

Partners with Employee Relations staff to identify development opportunities in the areas of performance management, conflict resolution and employee engagement

Builds strong partnerships with Employee Relations, Employment Law, HR Business Partners, Ethics & Compliance and all internal partners to foster trust and accountability

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant experience required.

Combination of education & investigations/data analysis experience totaling 7 years required.  Bachelor’s degree can substitute for 4 years of experience. EEO investigations experience preferred.

Experience in utilizing, maintaining and pulling data from investigative case management systems

Proficiency in analyzing and presenting on complex data from multiple sources related to EEO investigations

Experience in interview techniques, principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting, research techniques and data collection and analysis relating to Employee Relations and/or EEO activities required

Experience in preparing written reports and summaries of findings relating to human resource, EEO, or personnel matters, including review of policy violations, performance, and/or conduct concerns required

An understanding of policies, procedures, and federal legislation related to employment practices, including but not limited to Title VII, ADA, FMLA, DOL regulations, EEO Compliance and related employment laws is required

Experience working in a confidential setting, maintaining appropriate confidentiality and discretion, and exercising sound judgment in safeguarding confidential and sensitive information is required

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to successfully communicate with managers, leaders, and employees at all levels

Experience in researching, analyzing and applying federal and state laws relating to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, preferred

Experience in providing counseling and advice in employment and labor or human resource matters based on understanding of EEO laws, policies, and guidelines preferred

Experience performing detailed work with accuracy for a variety of audiences

Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and manage a high-volume workload and complex priorities

Proven ability to think strategically and effectively work across a large corporation

Demonstrated critical thinking capability and the ability to analyze large amounts of information to interpret laws and apply them to various situations

Business acumen and reliability