Senior Employee & Labor Relations Leader (Hybrid/Remote)

Cox Automotive; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive in the United States is seeking a Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations to oversee the Employee Relations investigation function, lead a team of ER professionals, and drive the company’s proactive labor relations strategy across the U.S., including a robust PER program and risk mitigation plans.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with 8 years of ER/LR experience (or equivalent), deep knowledge of US labor laws, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 8+ years of progressive Employee Relations and Labor Relations experience.
• 3+ years' experience leading a team, providing coaching and performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. labor and employment laws and NLRA rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Employee Relations professionals.
• Conduct sensitive investigations and provide guidance on labor relations matters.
• Monitor external trends and advise leadership on regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with Legal, Communications, and HR to implement readiness plans.
• Travel up to 15% as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Master's degree in related field

Ph.D. in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

AI tools (Copilot/Claude)

Job description

Cox Automotive in the United States is seeking a Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations to oversee the Employee Relations investigation function, lead a team of ER professionals, and drive the company’s proactive labor relations strategy across the U.S., including a robust PER program and risk mitigation plans.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with 8 years of ER/LR experience (or equivalent), deep knowledge of US labor laws, and proven leadership.