Compliance Consultant IV, Affirmative Action

Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Oakland
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for coordinating the implementation of compliance requirements with federal laws, Executive Orders, and regulations governing equal employment, non-discrimination and Affirmative Action. Additionally, this position is responsible for project managing internal HR audit teams to monitor personnel processes and verify compliance with EEO/AA, developing and assessing sensitive analysis of workforce trends, practices, and other legal-directed work, developing and consulting on EEO/AA risk assessments for senior leadership, project managing OFCCP-initiated compliance reviews, engaging HR functional partners in developing and implementing HR process improvements, and consulting HR Leadership program-wide on HR compliance best practices.



Essential Responsibilities:

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• Practices self-development and promotes learning in others by proactively providing information, resources, advice, and expertise with coworkers and customers; building relationships with cross-functional stakeholders; influencing others through technical explanations and examples; adapting to competing demands and new responsibilities; listening and responding to, seeking, and addressing performance feedback; providing feedback to others; creating and executing plans to capitalize on strengths and develop weaknesses; supporting team collaboration; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.
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  Completes work assignments and supports business-specific projects by applying expertise in subject area; supporting the development of work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; ensuring team follows all procedures and policies; coordinating resources to accomplish priorities and deadlines; collaborating cross-functionally to make effective business decisions; solving complex problems; escalating high priority issues or risks as appropriate; and recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities.
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  Conducts company compliance activities by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders; applying established regulations and standards to compliance efforts; providing insight and recommendations for the design, development, and execution of strategic compliance initiatives; and documenting compliance activities.
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  Develops compliance reports by evaluating and summarizing compliance data, audit information, and potential risks and remedies; reporting to management on key compliance drivers, liabilities, and performance indicators (for example, adherence to standards, incorporation of new regulations); and developing draft presentations to convey key findings.
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  Conducts compliance investigations by collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data; conducting interviews as appropriate; researching key business issues; identifying potential action steps; and providing input for the creation of corrective action plans for substantiated allegations.
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  Assists with and supports the management of projects or compliance components of larger cross-functional projects by coordinating stakeholder contacts; recommending team resources based on project needs and team member strengths; assisting in the development, analysis, and management of project plans; and coordinating project schedules and resource forecasts.
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  Assists with ensuring regulatory compliance by monitoring regulatory changes; conducting analysis on regulatory impacts; and supporting the implementation of designated changes.
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  Coordinates the implementation of compliance efforts by identifying compliance requirements; assessing the current state of compliance to identify gaps and corrective actions; creating or revising moderately complex compliance standards, policies and procedures, and training; and monitoring ongoing compliance adherence.
  Minimum Qualifications:
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  • Minimum two (2) years experience managing or supporting OFCCP audits.
    
  • Minimum six (6) years of HR compliance experience, ensuring compliance by monitoring regulatory changes, conducting gap analysis of regulatory impacts, supporting the implementation of corrective actions, and conveying key findings to management.
    
  • Minimum two (2) years affirmative action compliance experience.
    
  • Bachelors degree in Health Care Administration, Clinical, Law, Public Health, Business or related field and Minimum six (6) years experience in health care compliance, health care operations (quality, risk, etc.), audit, finance, regulatory or public policy development, investigations, information security, or insurance/health plan governance or a directly related field. Additional equivalent work experience in a directly related field may be substituted for the degree requirement.
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      Preferred Qualifications:
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      • Four (4) years medical coding experience.
        
      • Four (4) years experience in privacy and security compliance.
        
      • Four (4) years experience in health plan compliance.
        
      • Four (4) years experience in health plan operations.
        
      • Four (4) years experience working on fraud or white collar investigations.
        
      • Three (3) years experience working cross-functionally across departments, functions, or business lines.
        
      • Three (3) years health care experience.
        
      • Four (4) years law enforcement experience.
        
      • Two (2) years project management experience.
        
      • Three (3) years pharmacy experience to include pharmacy compliance, practice assessment, or regulatory affairs.
        
      • Four (4) years experience working in a clinical setting (e.g., hospital, medical center).
        
      • Two (2) years experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.
        
      • Clinical Bachelors degree.
        
      • Masters degree in Health Care Administration, Clinical, Law, Public Health, Business or related field.
        
      • Privacy & Security Compliance certification.
        
      • Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) or other equivalent compliance certification.
        PrimaryLocation : California,Oakland,Ordway
        HoursPerWeek : 40
        Shift : Day
        Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
        WorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AM
        WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM
        Job Schedule : Full-time
        Job Type : Standard
        Employee Status : Regular
        Employee Group/Union Affiliation : NUE-PO-01-NUE-Non Union Employee
        Job Level : Individual Contributor
        Job Category : Compliance, Privacy & Regulatory
        Department : Po/Ho Corp - PO HR-Program Office - 0308
        Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time
        Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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