Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations - Hybrid/Remote

Cox Automotive; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive seeks a Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations to oversee the Employee Relations investigation function and lead a team of ER professionals across the U.S., driving a proactive labor relations strategy and a Positive Employee Relations program.

The role partners with legal and HR leadership to analyze trends, design action plans, mitigate risk, and boost employee engagement. Travel up to 15%; remote options available for Eastern/Central time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline; 8+ years in Employee/Labor Relations.
• 3+ years leading teams and supervising deliverables.
• Knowledge of U.S. labor laws and NLRA guidelines.
• Experience with labor unions and collective bargaining.
• Strong data-driven storytelling and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.
• Remote work capability for Eastern/Central time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of Employee Relations professionals.
• Conduct sensitive or escalated investigations.
• Identify trends and support programs to improve engagement.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise senior leadership.
• Partner with legal to address activism and third-party activity.
• Deliver ER training for managers and labor relations teams.
• Support renegotiation of collective bargaining agreements as needed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop readiness plans.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

Investigation

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Policy compliance

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Cox Automotive seeks a Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations to oversee the Employee Relations investigation function and lead a team of ER professionals across the U.S., driving a proactive labor relations strategy and a Positive Employee Relations program.

The role partners with legal and HR leadership to analyze trends, design action plans, mitigate risk, and boost employee engagement. Travel up to 15%; remote options available for Eastern/Central time zones.