Ethics & Employee Relations Leader — Hybrid/Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Seven paid holidays

Vacation with pay

Wellness time off (up to 160 hours)

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking an Employee Relations & Ethics Manager to guide investigations and provide strategic advice to leaders. You will partner with HR, Legal, and other teams to ensure fair outcomes and uphold company values across the organization.

The role emphasizes handling complex investigations, driving policy adherence, and developing proactive training to improve labor relations and workplace conduct in a hybrid, US-based environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in employee relations or HR.
• Expertise in workplace investigations, ethics and compliance, and labor laws.
• Proficiency with case management systems and data interpretation.
• Strong communication with leaders and executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and advise people leaders with objective findings.
• Partner with HR, Legal, and business leaders to resolve inquiries fairly.
• Interpret policies and educate stakeholders on compliance requirements.
• Manage cases in the RM/ER case system and monitor trends.
• Develop processes to improve efficiency and consistency in investigations.
• Travel up to 15% as needed for investigations.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Communication

Stakeholder management

Coaching & training

Data interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / business

PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP

Tools

Service Now

AI tools (Claude / Copilot)

Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job description

Cox Automotive is seeking an Employee Relations & Ethics Manager to guide investigations and provide strategic advice to leaders. You will partner with HR, Legal, and other teams to ensure fair outcomes and uphold company values across the organization.

The role emphasizes handling complex investigations, driving policy adherence, and developing proactive training to improve labor relations and workplace conduct in a hybrid, US-based environment.