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

Cox Automotive; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive in the United States is seeking a Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations to lead a nationwide ER function and a growing team. The role focuses on proactive labor relations, investigations, and strategic action plans to mitigate risk while supporting positive employee engagement.

You will partner with legal, HR leadership, and business leaders to respond to activism, negotiate with unions where applicable, and design readiness plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline; 8 years of progressive Employee Relations and Labor Relations experience or equivalent mix.
• 3+ years' experience leading and evaluating others' work, with coaching and feedback.
• Understanding of U.S. labor and employment laws and NLRA rules.
• Direct experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience using data (quantitative & qualitative) to tell a story.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Familiarity with employee engagement/offboarding survey tools.
• Ability to travel up to 15%? and work across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Employee Relations professionals with coaching and performance management.
• Conduct sensitive or escalated investigations.
• Identify trends and implement programs to improve positive employee relations and engagement.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise senior leadership.
• Develop rapid response plans with Employment Counsel for activism incidents.
• Advise leaders on labor relations matters across the U.S.
• Deliver Positive Employee Relations training for managers and staff.
• Support renegotiation of existing collective bargaining agreements as needed.
• Collaborate with Communications and HR to implement readiness plans.
• Support HR compliance, investigations, and policy training.

Skills

Team leadership

Labor relations knowledge

Investigations

Data analysis

Policy and compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Survey tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

HR or Labor Relations certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Survey tools

Job description

Cox Automotive in the United States is seeking a Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations to lead a nationwide ER function and a growing team. The role focuses on proactive labor relations, investigations, and strategic action plans to mitigate risk while supporting positive employee engagement.

You will partner with legal, HR leadership, and business leaders to respond to activism, negotiate with unions where applicable, and design readiness plans.