Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations - Hybrid/Remote

Cox Automotive; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive is hiring a Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations to lead a nationwide ER/LR team and oversee investigations while shaping proactive labor relations strategies that align with company goals.

The role requires collaboration with Legal, compliance, and leadership to design action plans that mitigate risk and improve engagement across the United States. Some travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline; 8+ years of progressive Employee Relations/Labor Relations experience.
• Experience with U.S. labor laws, NLRA, and union negotiations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Employee Relations professionals.
• Oversee investigations and proactive labor relations initiatives.
• Partner with Director and Legal to manage risk and compliance.
• Analyze trends, advise senior leadership, and drive PER programs.
• Deliver training on labor relations and negotiate with unions as needed.

Skills

Employee relations

Leadership

Labor relations

Strategic thinking

Communication

Data analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cox Automotive is hiring a Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations to lead a nationwide ER/LR team and oversee investigations while shaping proactive labor relations strategies that align with company goals.

The role requires collaboration with Legal, compliance, and leadership to design action plans that mitigate risk and improve engagement across the United States. Some travel is expected.