Job Description

This role requires a highly experienced professional who can navigate sensitive employee relations matters while ensuring compliance with complex employment laws. To attract top talent, focus on the impact, leadership influence, and investigative expertise involved in the position rather than simply listing responsibilities.

Fair Employment Practices Specialist

Make an Impact Through Compliance, Equity, and Workplace Excellence

InGenesis is seeking an experienced Fair Employment Practices Specialist to support our client in fostering a workplace built on fairness, respect, accountability, and inclusion.

In this highly visible role, you will serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert responsible for leading complex workplace investigations, ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws, and helping shape organizational policies that promote equitable employment practices. Your expertise will directly influence organizational integrity, employee trust, and risk mitigation efforts across a dynamic and collaborative environment.

If you are passionate about employment law, workplace investigations, civil rights compliance, and creating positive organizational change, we encourage you to apply.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Lead high-impact investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and Title IX concerns.
• Partner closely with executive leadership, Human Resources, Legal Counsel, and other key stakeholders.
• Influence organizational policies, compliance initiatives, and employee training programs.
• Serve as a recognized expert in employment compliance and workplace fairness.
• Make a meaningful difference by promoting a culture of respect, accountability, and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

Workplace Investigations & Case Management

• Conduct complex and sensitive investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, Title IX matters, and other workplace concerns.
• Interview complainants, respondents, witnesses, and relevant stakeholders.
• Collect, review, and analyze evidence, documentation, and records.
• Assess credibility, determine findings, and develop recommendations based on factual analysis.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports and present findings to leadership.
• Recommend corrective actions and support implementation efforts.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Legal Services, Campus Police, and external agencies as needed.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Interpret and apply federal and state employment laws, regulations, and civil rights requirements, including:
• Title VII
• Title IX
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Clery Act
• Campus SaVE Act
• Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
• Prepare responses and position statements for agencies such as the EEOC and Texas Workforce Commission.
• Represent the organization during mediations and settlement discussions.
• Monitor legislative developments and provide compliance guidance to leadership.

Policy Development & Training

• Serve as a trusted resource on Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), workplace investigations, and employment compliance.
• Develop, update, and implement policies and procedures.
• Create and deliver engaging compliance and workplace conduct training programs.
• Ensure programs remain aligned with evolving legal and regulatory requirements.

Strategic Partnership

• Advise executive leadership, HR professionals, legal counsel, and operational leaders on complex employee relations matters.
• Analyze trends and identify opportunities to reduce organizational risk.
• Develop data-driven recommendations that support informed decision-making.
• Coordinate internal and external compliance initiatives and investigations.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, Higher Education, or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in employee relations, workplace investigations, compliance, civil rights, human resources, or a related field.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of employment laws, EEO regulations, and compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, Law, Public Administration, Higher Education, or a related discipline.
• Five (5)+ years conducting EEO, Title IX, EEOC, or workplace misconduct investigations.
• Experience preparing agency responses and position statements.
• Background developing compliance programs, workplace policies, and training initiatives.
• Knowledge of Clery Act compliance and Annual Security Reports.
• Experience within healthcare, higher education, academic medical centers, or other large complex organizations.
• Bilingual communication skills.
• Professional certifications such as:
• PHR
• SPHR
• Mediator Certification

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is a fair, objective, and highly skilled investigator who can manage sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism. You are equally comfortable conducting investigations, interpreting employment law, advising leadership, and delivering training that strengthens workplace culture and compliance.

Join InGenesis and help create workplaces where employees are treated fairly, compliance is a priority, and organizational excellence thrives.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

InGenesis is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including recent executive orders, and strictly prohibit discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

InGenesis is dedicated to making reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Please visit our website at https://www.ingenesis.com/careers/site-accommodations for more information.

To learn more about your rights, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster issued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Company Statement:

With decades of experience, InGenesis has grown into one of North America’s most trusted Healthcare Services Firms, which includes comprehensive health and workforce solutions. As the industry landscape shifts with new challenges in patient care, quality and compliance requirements, workforce retention, and operational efficiencies, we deliver strategic, data-driven solutions that include redefining workforce management and clinical service delivery. Explore InGenesis to discover how our expertise, innovative strategies, and commitment to excellence are shaping the future of healthcare workforce solutions. Join us in celebrating the professionals who define the next era of healthcare.