Global Employment Practices Intern

Cox Enterprises; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 63,097,000 - 94,787,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) participation

Paid time off

Job summary

Cox Automotive is offering an Employment Practices Intern role in a hybrid Chicago/remote-friendly environment. You will assist on HR compliance, mobility, and employee relations while gaining exposure to employment law and policy development.

Ideal candidates are currently pursuing a bachelor’s in HR or related fields, with strong MS Office skills, research ability, and solid written and verbal communication. Internships are temporary, with potential for full-time consideration.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Pre-Law, or related fields.
• Able to adapt to change and work effectively in ambiguity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and online research.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and summarize best practices regarding various employment policies and practices.
• Provide policy development and administration support in response to new or changing business needs or employment laws.
• Provide administration support for training initiatives focused on workplace practices.
• Provide general administrative support for employee relations.
• Create new files for domestic mobility and immigration in Global Mobility case management.
• Support wage audits.
• Support Unemployment Claims Process.
• Aid with fulfilling requests for personnel files.
• Provide support for I‑9 audit projects as needed.
• Provide administrative support for HR Compliance as needed.
• Assist with review and approval of global remote work requests.

Skills

MS Office

Online research

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s student in HR/Business Administration

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Business Operations

Job Profile

Intern - Functional

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $22.02 - $33.08/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

Employment Practices Intern

The Global Employment Practices (GEP) team, which is part of HR, ensures that Cox Automotive has a comprehensive, proactive employment practices strategy that fosters consistent positive employee experiences, ensures compliance, and mitigates risk. This position will gain experience and provide support in employee relations, global mobility & immigration, HR compliance, and employment practices, policies and procedures.

What’s In It For You?

• Hands-on experience working on a variety of assignments that will give you exposure to many areas of HR compliance.
• The chance to develop your collaboration and professional skills while learning about employment law.
• The opportunity to meet and network and expand your professional network.

What You’ll Do:

• Research and summarize best practices regarding various employment policies and practices.
• Provide policy development and administration support in response to new or changing business needs or employment laws.
• Provide administration support for training initiatives focused on workplace practices.
• Provide general administrative support for employee relations.
• Create new files for domestic mobility and immigration files in Global Mobility case management platform. Initiate new cases with service providers.
• Support wage audits
• Support Unemployment Claims Process
• Aid with fulfilling requests for personnel files
• Provide support for I‑9 audit projects as needed
• Provide administrative support for HR Compliance as needed
• Assist with the review and approval of global remote work requests

Who You Are:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program Human Resources, Business Administration, Pre-Law, and related programs
• Can adapt to change and work effectively in ambiguity
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and online research
• Are a problem solver with strong communication and organizational skills

Intern/Co-Op sessions are considered temporary employment. No full-time employment commitments are made. However, depending on our business needs, some interns may be considered for a full-time position following the conclusion of the session conditioned upon the intern graduating from their academic program and being available to commence full-time employment at a specified time.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug‑free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry‑leading dealer‑facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people‑centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vetsApplicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.