Grade 29 02/03/2023 The City of Birmingham seeks a well-qualified, motivated Equity & Inclusion Business Partner to conduct impartial reviews and, if necessary, investigate and recommend equitable resolutions to complaints.

An Equity & Inclusion Business Partner drafts and administers policies and monitors compliance through Affirmative Action reports; and receives and documents complaints of discrimination and leads the initial evaluation of reports of discrimination or harassment. The Business Partners perform confidential and high-level managerial work for their organization. This position requires a high level of knowledge regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, human resources, and personnel laws, policies, and practices. This position does not have direct supervisory duties, but they have interactions and impact with other departments’ leadership and employees by conducting training and meeting with various employee groups. The work of the Equity and Inclusion Business Partner is typically performed in an indoor setting and has a minimal amount of physical demands.

About Birmingham
Adorning the name “The Magic City,” Birmingham, Alabama is a vibrant place of outstanding communities and unlimited potential. Consisting of a population of over 200,000 and serving as the central hub of a metropolitan area of over 1.1 million, Birmingham is the largest city and the economic center of the State of Alabama. Birmingham offers an array of advantages that make it a perfect place to start or grow your career. Today’s Birmingham serves as an economic, cultural, and societal leader for the Southeast. It is home to world-class universities and medical research facilities and professionals, a critically-acclaimed culinary arts scene bursting with eclectic restaurants, a thriving arts community, a diverse range of local music venues and events, national and international sports and athletic competitions, and a progressive business climate with a strong entrepreneurial spirt and a devotion to social justice. Sitting in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Birmingham also provides an abundance of natural and scenic wonders, beautiful parks, hiking and biking trails, and mild weather to complement virtually any lifestyle or adventure. Birmingham provides these amenities, along with a robust, diverse and inclusive lifestyle, all while remaining as one of the most affordable cities to live in the nation.

A Career with the City of Birmingham
With the motto of Putting People First, the City of Birmingham works to ensure employees and the citizens of Birmingham are the number one priority. Employment with the City provides an opportunity to work in an environment that fosters a culture of teamwork and community, supports equity and justice, promotes employee growth and development, and encourages individualism, while also emphasizing accountability to fellow coworkers and the community. Putting People First also means that, as an employer, the City of Birmingham strives to provide and maintain a highly competitive compensation structure, excellent health and medical benefits, and a strong and secure retirement and pension plan, along with other employee wellness benefits and programs. Working with the City of Birmingham provides not only the opportunity for a productive and secure career, but also a career that provides meaning and the opportunity to truly make a difference. Learn more about the City of Birmingham at www.birminghamal.gov.

• Maintains the standards of policies and procedures related to various legal requirements by reviewing policies and procedures, identifying any changes or additions that need to be made, participates in drafting new policies, ensuring policies and procedures are appropriate and communicating new policies and procedures to employees.
• Delivers internal training and workshops to update employees on changes in policies, procedures, ensuring compliance with state, local, and federal guidelines.
• Works with employees to ensure that complaints regarding employee relations matters are being received and investigating complaints, documenting actions made, and contacting managers and/or department heads to discuss various issues and options.
• Reviews federal, state, and local policies and procedures to ensure all policies and procedures are in line with those standards.
• Assists in developing new policies and procedures to ensure the department and County maintains standards.
• Interprets policies and procedures as needed to ensure employee understanding by holding meetings or sending memos for clarification.
• Ensures policies and procedures are followed by reviewing staff reports and documents.
• Communicates with department heads in the development of new hire orientation training materials and content.
• Receives complaints from employees regarding violations of various employee rights under employment law (e.g., ADA, EEOC, FMLA, FLSA, etc.).
• Conducts an investigation of the complaint by meeting with all parties involved (e.g., employee, department heads, managers, etc.) to document and gain an understanding of the situation.
• Collects any documentation that is pertinent to the situation, and makes copies for the case file.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a highly related field.
• Experience interpreting workplace policies and procedures, and ensuring internal compliance with and consistent application of those policies and procedures.
• Experience performing investigations into employee grievances.
• Experience facilitating presentations for diverse groups of people (e.g., high-level officials, employees, public)

• Salary range: $64,043.20 - $99,361.60 (starting salary is commensurate with education and experience)
• Flexible work arrangements including remote/telework options for up to two days per week and alternative work schedules (e.g., four 10-hour days). Such flexible work arrangements must be approved by the Department Director.
• A City-sponsored pension retirement plan. The City of Birmingham provides a Tier 3 a “defined benefit” plan where employee retirement payments are computed using a formula that considers several factors, such as length of employment and salary history.
• Excellent medical insurance with employee monthly contribution as low as $32.50/month
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Behavioral health plan
• Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Term Life & AD&D, Whole Life Insurance, and Short-term Disability options
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Generous holiday schedule
• Membership and admission benefits for City attractions such as the Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham Museum of Art, Southern Museum of Flight, and more.

• Computer & Technology Operations.
• Mathematical & Statistical Skills.
• Oral Communication & Comprehension.
• Planning & Organizing.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making.
• Professionalism & Integrity.
• Researching & Referencing.
• Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
• Self-Management & Initiative.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal.
• Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
• Technical Skills.
• Training & Facilitation.
• Written Communication & Comprehension.

• Knowledge of laws governing employment (e.g., Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Title VII Civil Rights Act).
• Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
• Knowledge of employment and labor laws governing the employer/employee relationship, the negotiation process, and collective bargaining.
• Knowledge of Fair Labor Standards Act which establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments.
• Knowledge of Family Medical Leave Act, which entitles eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a 12-month period for specified family and medical reasons.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and procedures of the Personnel Board of Jefferson County such as promotions, demotions, disciplinary actions, leave, and grievances.