Ethics & Employee Relations Lead

Cox Enterprises, Inc.; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking an Employee Relations & Ethics Manager to lead investigations, advise leaders, and drive consistent, ethical practices across the organization. The role focuses on analytics, case management, and collaboration with HR, Legal, and senior leadership to support a positive work environment.

The candidate will work in a hybrid setting with travel up to 15% and must reside in the Eastern or Central time zones. Remote options are available for eligible locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field with 6+ years in ER/HR.
• Advanced knowledge of workplace investigations, labor relations, ethics and compliance, and employment laws.
• Ability to travel up to 15% for investigations.
• Experience handling all aspects of employee relations investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on employee concerns and conduct investigations.
• Partner with HRBPs, Legal, and others on recommendations.
• Own assigned ER and ethics cases in case management system.
• Monitor employee sentiment and identify trends for reporting.
• Assist with information gathering for legal complaints.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Policy interpretation

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP

Tools

Service Now

Claude AI

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Cox Automotive is seeking an Employee Relations & Ethics Manager to lead investigations, advise leaders, and drive consistent, ethical practices across the organization. The role focuses on analytics, case management, and collaboration with HR, Legal, and senior leadership to support a positive work environment.

The candidate will work in a hybrid setting with travel up to 15% and must reside in the Eastern or Central time zones. Remote options are available for eligible locations.