Employee Relations Partner (Remote) | Growth & Compliance

Cox Enterprises; Mission (KS); Remote; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation with pay

Seven paid holidays

Wellness hours

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking an Employee Relations Business Partner (ERBP) to guide leaders on disciplinary actions, performance plans, and terminations and to manage risk investigations. The role supports HR, Legal, and operations in a fast-paced environment.

Remote work is possible with limited travel; strong communication, data interpretation, and a passion for compliant employee relations are essential. Bachelor’s in HR or related field and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting leaders with disciplinary actions, performance issues, and terminations.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws and union avoidance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an employee relations subject-matter expert, advising and guiding leaders with strong listening, probing, and investigatory skills, and the ability to clearly and objectively synthesize information in a timely manner.
• Using Workday and Service Now to support business leaders with reviews of employee disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and involuntary termination review requests.
• Partner directly with the ER team, people leaders, HR Business Partners, Legal, and other departments to provide recommendations that align with company values and priorities.
• Act as a champion for compliance by interpreting policies and processes, ensuring consistent application, and educating employees and stakeholders as needed.
• Own assigned employee relations cases within the case management system and/or Ethics Hotline, documenting and handling matters in accordance with ER team processes and practices.
• Analyze employee relations trends and proactively identify and elevate areas of opportunity.
• Partner with HR Business Partners to promote a positive and open employee relations environment where employees feel comfortable seeking guidance and receiving a timely issue resolution.
• Assist with information gathering related to legal complaints and charges.
• Serve as a backup for Employee Relations intake role as needed.
• Conduct less complex employee relations investigations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Coaching

Communication

Influencing

Data analysis

Independence

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

HR certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/ SCP)

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Job description

Cox Automotive is seeking an Employee Relations Business Partner (ERBP) to guide leaders on disciplinary actions, performance plans, and terminations and to manage risk investigations. The role supports HR, Legal, and operations in a fast-paced environment.

Remote work is possible with limited travel; strong communication, data interpretation, and a passion for compliant employee relations are essential. Bachelor’s in HR or related field and relevant experience are required.