Sr. Affirmative Action Data Analyst at Columbia

Job Description

As one of the nation’s largest labor and employment law firms, Ogletree Deakins represents employers in a broad range of workplace matters.  Our clients include more than half of the Fortune 50 corporations, and some of the country’s largest employers.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm. 

We seek a Sr. Affirmative Action Data Analyst in our ­­­Columbia, South Carolina office.  This person will support attorneys in preparing and/or defending affirmative action programs (AAPs).  They will be responsible, with attorney oversight, for preparing statistical analyses and compliance-related reports using Microsoft Excel or related database software.  Participation with attorneys in OFCCP compliance evaluations and responding to OFCCP requests for information. 

These are the essential functions of the position.  Successful job applicants will be able to perform these essential functions with or without requested reasonable accommodations:

• Organizes and analyzes employment data using Microsoft Excel or related database software
• Organizes and prioritizes work
• Determines and meets deadlines
• Creates and prepares statistical analyses and compliance-related reports
• Assists attorneys in defending AAPs and OFCCP compliance reviews
• Communicates with clients
• Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner

Job Requirements

• Analytical – Able to organize data and conduct statistical analyses (e.g., regression, standard deviation, t-test, chi square, etc.) of personnel processes, including compensation, hiring, promotion, termination, and benefits.
• Problem Solving Skills – Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on task at hand.  Maintains confidentiality.
• Communication – Listens and gets clarification.  Responds to inquiries quickly with professionalism and tact.  Writes clearly and informatively.  Edits work for errors.  Able to read and interpret information accurately and concisely.
• Organization Skills – Keeps work area neat and clear of safety hazards.  Files are maintained neatly and are easily retrieved.  Ability to organize, manage, prioritize, and handle numerous projects/tasks.  Detail oriented.
• Teamwork – Willing and eager to help others and share knowledge and skills. 
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction.  Willing to commit to additional hours when necessary to reach Firm objectives.
• Initiative – Takes independent actions and reasonable risks.  Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Knowledge – Advanced expertise in EEO/affirmative action laws and regulations.

Computer Skills / Office Equipment:

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.  Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word.  Able to operate multi-line phone, calculator, cell phone, copier, fax, scanner.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and equivalent professional work experience.  Five+ years’ HRIS or related experience with intensive knowledge of OFCCP compliance reviews, complaint investigations, data analyses, and  damages calculations.

Country: USA, State: South Carolina, City: Columbia, Company: Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C..