The Diversity Specialist will work both internally and externally to develop and implement the City’s diversity initiatives and strategies. This position will be a human resource specialist that will work to develop and initiate programs to attract, hire, and maintain a diverse workplace. They will also work to establish better human relations in the community through developing and implementing various public relations activities.

• Researches, develops, recommends, and executes creative strategies to foster the organization’s diversity goals.
• Gathers, compiles, analyzes and interprets data necessary for internal and external compliance, reporting, and monitoring of initiatives related to diversity, equal employment, and human rights.
• Reviews current practices and policies, assessing and analyzing the extent to which they support or hinder the company’s diversity goals.
• Collects and analyzes statistical data to evaluate the company’s population in accordance with diversity standards and goals.
• Drafts and implements recruiting and hiring strategies to attract employees from diverse backgrounds.
• Develops and/or acquires training and development to aid diversity and retention initiatives.
• Supports HR specialists in analyzing and developing succession plans
• Participates as City liaison on the Paducah Human Right Commission, and the Paducah Diversity Advocacy Board.
• Provides guidance to supervisory and human resources staff in developing objective performance and other employee evaluations and policies.
• Acts as company liaison with government agencies concerning affirmative action and equal employment opportunities.
• Maintains knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.
• Recommends training and policy updates to leadership, ensuring legal compliance of management and human resources staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including proven dispute resolution skills.
• Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• At least five years of Human Resources or related experience is required with at least three years specializing in equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity programs.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.