Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations — Hybrid/Remote

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

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations to lead a national team and drive proactive labor relations across the U.S. The role follows a hybrid work arrangement with optional remote work for those outside Atlanta within Eastern/Central time zones.

As Senior Manager, you will oversee investigations, partner with legal and HR leadership, and design programs to improve engagement, policy compliance, and readiness for changes in labor relations across

Qualifications

• Knowledge of U.S. labor and employment laws and NLRA rules.
• Direct experience working with labor unions and negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience analyzing data and telling a compelling, relevant story.
• Strong interpersonal skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of Employee Relations professionals, providing day-to-day guidance, coaching, performance management, and development.
• Conduct sensitive or escalated investigations.
• Identify trends and support programs to improve employee relations and engagement.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update senior leadership with insights.
• Partner with Legal to develop rapid response plans for activism and third-party activity.
• Advise HRBPs and leaders on labor relations matters.
• Deliver training for managers and labor relations education.
• Support renegotiation of existing collective bargaining agreements and participate in negotiations.
• Collaborate with Employment Counsel, Communications, and others to implement readiness plans.
• Support HR compliance activities and policy training.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Master's degree (optional)

HR or Labor Relations certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Cox Automotive in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations to lead a national team and drive proactive labor relations across the U.S. The role follows a hybrid work arrangement with optional remote work for those outside Atlanta within Eastern/Central time zones.

As Senior Manager, you will oversee investigations, partner with legal and HR leadership, and design programs to improve engagement, policy compliance, and readiness for changes in labor relations across