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

Cox Automotive; Harrisburg (NC); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive in the United States seeks a Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations to lead a nationwide ER/LR function with a focus on proactive employee engagement and risk mitigation. The role oversees investigations and labor relations strategy, guiding a team of ER professionals and partnering with Legal to address activism and unions.

Ideal candidates have extensive ER/LR experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence senior leaders across a hybrid work model with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 8 years of progressive Employee Relations and Labor Relations experience.
• 3+ years' experience in which the individual assigned and prioritized others' work, reviewed and approved final deliverables, and provided performance input, including feedback and coaching.
• Understanding of U.S. labor and employment laws and guidelines; including NLRA rules and precedent.
• Direct experience working with labor unions, including negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of Employee Relations professionals, providing day-to-day guidance, coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Conduct sensitive or escalated investigations.
• Identify trends and support programs to improve management practices and employee engagement.
• Monitor regulatory changes and provide updates to senior leadership.
• Partner with legal to develop rapid response plans for activism incidents and third-party activity.
• Advise leaders on labor relations matters and deliver training for managers.
• Support renegotiation of existing collective bargaining agreements.
• Facilitate regular team learning and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Labor relations

Team player

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cox Automotive in the United States seeks a Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations to lead a nationwide ER/LR function with a focus on proactive employee engagement and risk mitigation. The role oversees investigations and labor relations strategy, guiding a team of ER professionals and partnering with Legal to address activism and unions.

Ideal candidates have extensive ER/LR experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence senior leaders across a hybrid work model with