Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations — Hybrid/Remote

Cox Enterprises, Inc.; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations in Atlanta with a hybrid work setup. This role oversees the Employee Relations investigations function, leads a team of ER professionals, and guides a proactive labor relations strategy across the U.S., including a Positive Employee Relations program and risk-mitigation action plans.

The role requires strong leadership, deep labor relations expertise, and capability to partner with Legal, HRBPs, and senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of progressive Employee Relations/Labor Relations experience.
• Experience directing investigations and advising leaders on labor relations matters.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. labor/employment laws and NLRA rules.
• Proven ability to partner with legal, HR, and leadership teams to mitigate risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Employee Relations professionals with coaching and performance management.
• Oversee investigations and provide guidance on labor relations strategies across the U.S.
• Identify trends and design programs to improve employee engagement and reduce risk.
• Monitor regulatory changes and brief senior leadership with actionable insights.
• Collaborate with Employment Counsel, Communications, and other stakeholders on readiness plans.
• Support renegotiation of collective bargaining agreements and HR compliance efforts.

Skills

Team leadership

Employee relations

Labor relations

Investigations

Communication

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cox Automotive is seeking a Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations in Atlanta with a hybrid work setup. This role oversees the Employee Relations investigations function, leads a team of ER professionals, and guides a proactive labor relations strategy across the U.S., including a Positive Employee Relations program and risk-mitigation action plans.

The role requires strong leadership, deep labor relations expertise, and capability to partner with Legal, HRBPs, and senior leaders.