Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist

Type:

• 3-year Contract with two 1-year extensions (totaling 5 years)

Full Time or Part Time:

• Full-Time

Pay Rate:

• $41.25 - $55.00 per hour

Location:

• San Antonio, Texas – Onsite
• Multiple locations within 15 miles of the zip code 78207

Language Requirements:

• Write, read, and speak English

Language Preferences:

• Write, read, and speak Spanish

Job Overview

We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Specialist to support and administer equal employment compliance programs within a large, complex organization. This role is responsible for ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws; conducting internal investigations; supporting compliance reporting; and promoting a workplace culture grounded in fairness, equity, and non-discrimination.

The EEO Specialist serves as a subject-matter resource for leadership and employees on EEO policies, workplace investigations, reasonable accommodations, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills, sound professional judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage sensitive matters in a structured and highly regulated public-sector environment. Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 4–6 years of progressive experience in EEO compliance, employee relations, HR compliance, or workplace investigations
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, Equal Pay Act, and applicable Texas labor regulations
• Experience conducting workplace investigations, including interviewing parties and witnesses, reviewing documentation, and preparing detailed investigative reports
• Demonstrated experience responding to internal complaints, external agency charges (e.g., EEOC), and compliance inquiries
• Experience preparing and maintaining required compliance documentation and EEO reports
• Ability to interpret and apply employment laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements where applicable
• Experience supporting reasonable accommodation processes and interactive dialogue procedures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risk and recommend corrective actions
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and manage sensitive employee matters with professionalism
• Experience working in a large, complex, unionized, or public-sector environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS or case management systems

Experience Preferences

• Experience within a governmental, transportation, or highly regulated public-sector organization
• Familiarity with OFCCP requirements and affirmative action planning
• Experience preparing responses to EEOC or Texas Workforce Commission charges
• Training or certification in workplace investigations or employment law
• Experience delivering EEO, harassment prevention, or compliance training to employees and leadership

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods
• Ability to review detailed documentation and investigative materials for sustained periods
• Ability to attend meetings, hearings, or interviews as required
• Minimal physical exertion

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and documentation skills

Education Preferences

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Employment Law, or related field
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or workplace investigation certification
• Continuing education in employment law, diversity and inclusion, or compliance management

Training Schedule:

• TBD

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST).

Dress Code:

• TBD

Benefits:

• TBD

Additional Information:

Drug screening, background, and reference checks are performed if required. Valid identification and reliable transportation are required. We are an E-Verify employer. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Our employees are authorized to work in the United States.