Ethics & Employee Relations Leader — Hybrid/Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Remote work eligibility within US time

Vacation with pay and holidays

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking an Employee Relations & Ethics Manager to guide and investigate ethics, compliance, and employee relations matters. You will partner with HR, Legal, and leadership to drive consistent, equitable outcomes and proactive strategies across the business.

The role requires managing investigations, auditing outputs, and identifying trends to inform training and policy improvements. Hybrid Atlanta-based or remote across US within time zones is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business management, or related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in employee relations or HR.
• Advanced knowledge of workplace investigations, labor relations, ethics and compliance, and employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on employee concerns and conduct investigations with strong listening and investigatory skills.
• Perform and document investigations following team processes and guidelines.
• Partner with HR, Legal, and leaders to resolve inquiries in line with company values.
• Educate employees and stakeholders on policies, ensuring consistent application.
• Own cases in the case management system and monitor trends via heatmaps or dashboards.

Skills

Employee relations

Ethics & compliance

Investigations

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

HR partnerships

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business management, or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

AI tools (Claude, Copilot)

Job description

Cox Automotive is seeking an Employee Relations & Ethics Manager to guide and investigate ethics, compliance, and employee relations matters. You will partner with HR, Legal, and leadership to drive consistent, equitable outcomes and proactive strategies across the business.

The role requires managing investigations, auditing outputs, and identifying trends to inform training and policy improvements. Hybrid Atlanta-based or remote across US within time zones is supported.