Ethics & Employee Relations Manager (Hybrid/Remote)

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

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking an Employee Relations & Ethics Manager to guide investigations and provide guidance across levels of management. The role emphasizes ethics, compliance, and proactive labor-relations strategy within a hybrid, U.S.-based framework.

The position partners with Legal, HRBP, and other teams to ensure consistent application of policies and a positive employee experience. Remote options are available for certain time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business management, or related field with 6 years of relevant ER/HR experience.
• Strong investigations, ethics, and compliance knowledge.
• Advanced knowledge of workplace investigations and employment laws.
• Experience advising executive leadership.
• Travel up to 15% may be required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and advise leaders with effective listening and synthesis.
• Document investigations per ER guidelines and processes.
• Partner with HR, Legal, and other departments on recommendations.
• Interpret policies and educate employees and stakeholders.
• Manage cases in the case management system and Ethics Hotline.
• Track trends and risks using dashboards and heatmaps.
• Support engagement improvements and compliant workplace initiatives.
• Assist with legal inquiries and complaints.
• Audit investigations and optimize materials.

Skills

Investigation skills

Stakeholder management

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in HR or related

Tools

ServiceNow

Claude

Copilot

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cox Automotive is seeking an Employee Relations & Ethics Manager to guide investigations and provide guidance across levels of management. The role emphasizes ethics, compliance, and proactive labor-relations strategy within a hybrid, U.S.-based framework.

The position partners with Legal, HRBP, and other teams to ensure consistent application of policies and a positive employee experience. Remote options are available for certain time zones.