Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations (Hybrid/Remote)

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

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations to lead a nationwide team, overseeing investigations and guiding a proactive labor relations program in alignment with company goals.

The role requires deep knowledge of US labor laws, strong leadership, and the ability to partner with legal, HR and executives to design readiness plans, address activism, and drive employee engagement across the U.S. This position follows a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 8 years of progressive Employee Relations and Labor Relations experience.
• 3+ years' experience leading others and providing coaching.
• Understanding of U.S. labor and employment laws including NLRA.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of Employee Relations professionals with day-to-day guidance.
• Conduct sensitive or escalated investigations.
• Identify trends and support programs to improve engagement and reduce risk.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise leadership on impacts.
• Develop rapid response plans with Employment Counsel for activism incidents.
• Deliver training on Positive Employee Relations for managers and HRBPs.
• Support renegotiation of collective bargaining agreements and compliance training.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

Investigations

Regulatory compliance

Data storytelling

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication

Travel up to 15%

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Cox Automotive in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations to lead a nationwide team, overseeing investigations and guiding a proactive labor relations program in alignment with company goals.

The role requires deep knowledge of US labor laws, strong leadership, and the ability to partner with legal, HR and executives to design readiness plans, address activism, and drive employee engagement across the U.S. This position follows a hybrid work arrangement.