Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations — Hybrid

Cox Enterprises; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation policy

7 paid holidays per year

Up to 160 hours paid wellness

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations to lead the ER team and shape a proactive labor relations strategy across the U.S. Hybrid work arrangement; candidates must reside in Eastern/Central time zones.

The role focuses on guiding investigations, labor relations programs, and cross-functional collaboration with Legal, HRBPs, and leadership to mitigate risk and enhance employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline; 8 years progressive Employee/Labor Relations experience or alternative combos.
• 3+ years leading others, with review/feedback and coaching.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. labor and employment laws, NLRA rules/precedent.
• Direct experience with labor unions and collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience using data to tell a compelling story.
• Team player with customer focus and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Familiarity with employee engagement/offboarding survey tools.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and lead with strategic/tactical balance.
• Travel up to 15%.
• Remote work capable within time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Employee Relations professionals with coaching and performance management.
• Conduct sensitive investigations as needed.
• Identify trends and help implement program initiatives to improve employee relations and engagement.
• Monitor regulatory changes and brief senior leadership.
• Partner with Legal to address activism and third-party activity through rapid response plans.
• Advise and train ER Advisors and HRBPs on labor relations matters.
• Deliver ER training for managers and staff.
• Support renegotiation of collective bargaining agreements with guidance from Employment Counsel.
• Promote regular team learning and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with Communications and other stakeholders on readiness plans.
• Support HR investigations, compliance activities, and policy training.

Skills

Employee Relations

Labor Relations

Team leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Cox Automotive in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations to lead the ER team and shape a proactive labor relations strategy across the U.S. Hybrid work arrangement; candidates must reside in Eastern/Central time zones.

The role focuses on guiding investigations, labor relations programs, and cross-functional collaboration with Legal, HRBPs, and leadership to mitigate risk and enhance employee engagement.