Senior Employee & Labor Relations Lead — Hybrid/Remote

Cox Automotive; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a Senior Manager of Employee & Labor Relations to oversee investigations, lead a team of ER professionals, and guide the company’s proactive labor relations strategy across the U.S. The role emphasizes driving Positive Employee Relations, engaging with leadership, and coordinating with Employment Counsel to implement readiness plans.

The position supports hybrid work, with preference for Atlanta, GA, but allows remote work for those within Eastern/Central time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline with 8 years of progressive Employee Relations/Labor Relations experience.
• Experience leading a team of ER professionals and conducting sensitive investigations.
• Understanding of U.S. labor/employment laws, including NLRA.
• Direct experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong data storytelling using quantitative/qualitative data.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Employee Relations professionals with coaching and performance management.
• Conduct sensitive or escalated investigations.
• Identify trends and support programs to improve employee relations and engagement.
• Monitor regulatory changes and brief senior leadership.
• Partner with Legal to address activism and third-party activity.
• Advise HR leaders on labor relations matters and deliver ER training.
• Support interpretation and renegotiation of collective bargaining agreements.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

HR or Labor Relations certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Cox Automotive is seeking a Senior Manager of Employee & Labor Relations to oversee investigations, lead a team of ER professionals, and guide the company’s proactive labor relations strategy across the U.S. The role emphasizes driving Positive Employee Relations, engaging with leadership, and coordinating with Employment Counsel to implement readiness plans.

The position supports hybrid work, with preference for Atlanta, GA, but allows remote work for those within Eastern/Central time zones.